Ross Stores

Madison Mid Cap Fund reduced its position in Ross Stores after the retailer delivered one of its strongest same-store-sales quarters and the stock rallied. The fund said valuation and position size reached extended levels despite Ross Stores' strong business performance. The fund noted broader market concentration in AI winners and flagged macro risks that could affect holdings. » More on finance.yahoo.com

An Evercore analysis shows that long-term investors continue to underweight the US softlines sector; the allocation of the 25 largest S&P 500 funds is about 76% of the index weighting. Ross Stores records a notable overweight and was held at 103% of its index weight at the end of June, the largest lead over TJX in at least three years. Evercore ranks Ross Stores among the top five outperformers and expects initiatives in the second half of 2026 could accelerate space-adjusted sales growth. » More on de.investing.com

Ross Stores delivered a 13% revenue increase in the second quarter to $6.3 billion, raised its full‑year outlook and reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.66 (including a $0.60 special item). Technical analysis based on Elliott waves indicates the end of a five-part upward impulse at $257 and forecasts an ABC correction with an initial support target around $228. After the correction concludes, the projection sees new targets near $294 and $309, supported by store expansion and strong comparable sales. » More on deraktionaer.de