Barclays Lifts Ross Stores (ROST) PT after Strong Q1 Comparable Sales Growth

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Barclays Lifts Ross Stores (ROST) PT after Strong Q1 Comparable Sales Growth

On May 26, Barclays raised its price recommendation on Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) to $260 from $242. It reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm said the company’s Q1 comparable sales growth of 17% came in well above the consensus estimate of 8.6%. According to the analyst, Ross benefited from “compelling” assortments and marketing efforts that helped attract customers. Barclays also said the company’s higher fiscal 2026 outlook still appears conservative.

On May 22, Telsey Advisory analyst Dana Telsey raised the firm’s price goal on Ross Stores to $265 from $240 while keeping an Outperform rating on the shares. The analyst said the momentum built during the second half of 2025 and through the holiday season carried into the early results for fiscal 2026. The company posted stronger top-line growth along with gross margin expansion. Looking ahead, the firm believes Ross can continue benefiting from long-term demand as lower-to middle-income consumers search for value. Telsey also pointed to initiatives introduced by CEO Jim Conroy, saying they could begin delivering results over time.

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) operates two off-price retail apparel and home fashion brands, Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS. Ross is one of the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chains in the United States, with about 1,831 locations across 43 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam.

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