Ross Stores: (NASD: ROST)
$64.95
-0.90 (-1.37%)
Volume 1,392,459
May 13 04:00 PM ET
Zacks Rank: 3-Hold 
| #3 |
Overview Quote
Stock Activity
| Day Low - High | 64.82 - 65.82 |
| 52wk Low - High | 52.01 - 70.82 |
| Previous Close | 65.85 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,714,730 |
| Industry | RETAIL-DISCOUNT |
| Market Cap | 14.28 B |
| Div - Yield | 0.68 - 1.05 |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| PE (Forward) | 16.73 |
| Current Year Est. | 3.88 |
| Quarterly Earnings ESP |
0.00% |
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Zacks Rank
|
3 |
Zacks Recommendation
|
Neutral |
Zacks Industry Rank
|
118 out of 265 |
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|
PREMIUM |
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Key Earnings Data
| PE (Forward) | 16.73 |
| PEG Ratio | 1.42 |
| Current Year Est. | 3.88 |
| Current Quarter Estimate | 1.07 |
| Most Accurate Estimate | 1.07 |
| Earnings ESP |
0.00% |
| Next Earnings Report Date | 05-23-2013 |
| EPS Last Year | 3.53 |
| Expected Earnings Growth | 11.80% |
Company Description
Ross Stores, Inc. operates a chain of off-price retail apparel and home accessories stores, which target value conscious men and women between the ages of 25 and 54 in middle-to-upper middle income households. The decisions of the company, from merchandising, purchasing and pricing, to the location of its stores, are aimed at this customer base. The company offers brand name and designer merchandise at low everyday prices, generally below regular prices of most department and specialty stores.
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Earnings Estimates
| Current Qtr (04/2013) |
Next Qtr (07/2013) |
Current Year (01/2014) |
Next Year (01/2015) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Estimate | 1.07 | 0.92 | 3.88 | 4.36 |
| Number of Estimates | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
| Low Estimate | 1.06 | 0.87 | 3.78 | 4.16 |
| High Estimate | 1.07 | 0.98 | 4.00 | NA |
| Year Ago EPS | 0.93 | 0.81 | 3.53 | 3.88 |
| EPS Growth | 14.84% | 13.80% | 10.00% | 12.26% |
Industry Analysis
| Name | Symbol | Previous Close | Zacks Rank | Zacks Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSS STORES | ROST | 64.95 | |
|
| COSTCO WHOLE CP | COST | 110.01 | |
|
| TJX COS INC NEW | TJX | 50.65 | |
|
| BIG LOTS INC | BIG | 37.66 | |
|
| DOLLAR GENERAL | DG | 52.59 | |
|
| DOLLAR TREE INC | DLTR | 49.07 | |
|
| FAMILY DOLLAR | FDO | 62.64 | |
|
| PRICESMART INC | PSMT | 87.83 | |
|
| SEARS HLDG CP | SHLD | 55.87 | |
|
| TARGET CORP | TGT | 69.44 | |
|
Sector:Retail-Wholesale>> Industry:RETAIL-DISCOUNT
COMPARE TICKER vs. Its Peers
Zacks Commentary
Costco's Sales Rise in April
May 13, 2013
LTD Comps Up 2%
May 13, 2013
Buckle's Comps Rise in April
May 13, 2013
Gap Posts Strong April Comps
May 10, 2013
Spring Collections Boost TJX April Sales
May 10, 2013
Regency Beats on FFO, Guides Higher
May 09, 2013
Nordstrom Plans Rack Store Openings
Apr 17, 2013
Does April Look Promising for Retailers?
Apr 17, 2013
Financials
| EPS TTM | 3.53 |
| Sales | 9,721 |
| Net Income | 787 |
| Price/Earnings | 18.40 |
| Price/Book | 8.17 |
| Price/Cash Flow | 14.86 |
| Price/Sales | 1.47 |
News
Costco's Sales Rise in April - Zacks.Com
May 14, 2013
LTD Comps Up 2% - Zacks.Com
May 14, 2013
Cooler April Chills Retail Sales - Investors Business Daily
May 9, 2013
Daily Wrap: May 9, 2013 - Marketnewsvideo.Com
May 9, 2013
Ross Stores Raises Guidance Above Estimates - Earningswhispers Earnings Guidance
May 9, 2013
Ross Stores Reports April Same Store Sales Gain of 7%, Increases First Quarter Earnings Per Share Estimate - Pr Newswire
May 9, 2013
Sellers Hit Stocks Late; Priceline Slumps In After Hours - Investors Business Daily
May 9, 2013
TJX, Ross Lead Weak April Sales - Investors Business Daily
May 9, 2013
Broker Recommendations
| Current ABR | 2.17 |
| ABR (Last Week) | 2.17 |
| # of recs in ABR | 18 |
| Average Target Price | 67.00 |
| Industry Rank by ABR | 118 out of 265 |
| Rank in Industry | 3 out of 13 |
