Discount retail resilience stands out! Ross Stores (ROST.US) raises annual profit forecast twice, same-store sales see the longest consecutive growth in nearly five years

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According to Zhihui Finance APP, US discount retail giant Ross Stores (ROST.US) has raised its annual profit forecast for the second time this year, indicating that the company’s growth momentum remains strong. The financial report shows that Ross Stores’ second-quarter revenue reached $6.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.9%, exceeding expectations by $140 million; earnings per share were $2.66, surpassing expectations by $0.71.

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