Investing.com - Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) reported on Thursday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Ross Stores announced earnings per share of $1.34 on revenue of $4.52B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.8759 on revenue of $3.86B.
Ross Stores shares are down 0% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $125.50 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 10.69% from the start of the year.
Ross Stores shares gained 2.46% in after-hours trade the report.
Ross Stores follows other major Services sector earnings this month
Ross Stores's report follows an earnings beat by Amazon.com on Thursday, April 29, 2021, who reported EPS of $15.79 on revenue of $108.52B, compared to forecasts EPS of $9.54 on revenue of $104.51B.
Alibaba ADR had missed expectations on Thursday, May 13, 2021 with fourth quarter EPS of $10.32 on revenue of $187.4B, compared to forecast for EPS of $11.16 on revenue of $187.37B.
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