Summary
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) reported strong performance in its fiscal year ending February 2, 2013, characterized by consistent sales growth and expanding store count. The company operates two distinct off-price retail chains: Ross Dress for Less, targeting middle-income households, and dd's DISCOUNTS, focusing on more moderate-income consumers. The off-price model, emphasizing value and brand names at significant discounts, continues to resonate with consumers, as evidenced by the company's ability to capture market share gains within the broader apparel and home fashion retail sector. This filing highlights the company's strategic focus on efficient operations, disciplined real estate growth, and robust inventory management, all contributing to solid financial results and a positive outlook.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $9.72B |
| Cost of Revenue | $7.01B |
| Gross Profit | $2.71B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.44B |
| Operating Expenses | $8.46B |
| Interest Expense | $9.72M |
| Net Income | $786.76M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.79 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.76 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 438.26M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 445.57M |
Key Highlights
- 1Ross Stores operated 1,199 stores (1,091 Ross, 108 dd's DISCOUNTS) as of February 2, 2013, a net increase of 74 stores in fiscal year 2012.
- 2Sales for fiscal year 2012 reached $9.72 billion, a 12.9% increase over the prior year, driven by new store openings and a 6% increase in comparable store sales.
- 3Net earnings for fiscal year 2012 were $786.8 million, a 19.7% increase from the prior year, with diluted earnings per share of $3.53.
- 4The company demonstrated strong merchandise gross margin improvement, contributing to a decrease in Cost of Goods Sold as a percentage of sales.
- 5Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses as a percentage of sales also decreased, reflecting effective cost management and leverage from store growth.
- 6Ross Stores continued its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through significant stock repurchases ($450 million in FY2012) and consistent dividend payments, with a new $1.1 billion repurchase program authorized for fiscal years 2013-2014.
- 7The company is investing in infrastructure, including plans for two new distribution centers, a new data center, and relocation of its corporate headquarters, to support future growth.