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Ross Stores Grew Comparable Sales 10%. TJX Grew 4%. Only One Stock Went Up.

Key PointsRoss Stores earned $2.66 per share in its fiscal second quarter, beating its own guidance even after backing out $0.60 of tariff refunds.

Ross Stores reported a 10% increase in comparable sales for its fiscal second quarter of 2027, compared to TJX's 4% growth. Despite both retailers reporting the same 13 weeks of business, the market treated the results as distinct, with TJX's stock falling 4% on the day and Ross Stores' stock jumping more than 4% on Friday. TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, remains close to its 52-week low, while Ross Stores' stock has recovered significantly.

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