Ross Stores Q2 FY26 EPS climbs 71% to $2.66; net sales increase 13% to $6.3 billion

• Ross Stores fiscal Q2 net sales rose 13% to USD 6.3 billion; comparable store sales climbed 10% on higher customer traffic.
• Operating income widened to USD 1.1 billion, including USD 253 million of IEEPA tariff refunds; diluted EPS rose to USD 2.66, including a USD 0.60 benefit.
• Second-half outlook raised: comparable store sales seen up 6%-7% in Q3, 4%-5% in Q4; full-year EPS forecast lifted to USD 8.61-8.77.
• Store expansion accelerated: 47 openings in the quarter; 2026 plan increased to 115 new locations.

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