• Linkdin
Maximize your media exposure with Fibre2Fashion's single PR package  |   Know More

Q4 sales soar at Pleasanton-based off-price retailer

19 Mar '08
3 min read

Ross Stores Inc reported earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended February 2, 2008 of $.70, compared to $.66 for the 14 weeks ended February 3, 2007. Net earnings for the 13 weeks ended February 2, 2008 totaled $94.5 million, compared to net earnings for the 14 weeks ended February 3, 2007 of $93.1 million.

Sales for the 13 weeks ended February 2, 2008 increased 3% to $1.652 billion compared to $1.608 billion for the 14 weeks ended February 3, 2007. Comparable store sales for the 13 weeks ended February 2, 2008 rose 2% over the 13 weeks ended February 3, 2007.

For the 52 weeks ended February 2, 2008, earnings per share were $1.90, compared to $1.70 for the 53 weeks ended February 3, 2007. Net earnings for the 52 weeks ended February 2, 2008 totaled $261.1 million, compared to $241.6 million for the 53 weeks ended February 3, 2007. Sales for the 2007 fiscal year increased 7% to $5.975 billion, with comparable store sales up 1% on top of a 4% gain in the prior year.

Adjusting for the extra week in fiscal 2006, these results represent earnings per share increases of 19% and 17% for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, respectively, on a 52-week basis. The 53rd week in fiscal 2006 added approximately $88 million in sales and earnings equivalent to approximately $.07 per share to both the fourth quarter and the year.

Michael Balmuth, Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We realized solid earnings growth for both thefourth quarter and the full year. Our ability to deliver compelling bargains to customers allowed us to successfully navigate the challenging retail climate, reflecting the resiliency of our off-price business model. The strongest regions for both the fourth quarter and the year were the Northwest and Texas, while Dresses, Home and Shoes were the best performing merchandise categories."

Leave your Comments

Esteemed Clients

TÜYAP IHTISAS FUARLARI A.S.
Tradewind International Servicing
Thermore (Far East) Ltd.
The LYCRA Company Singapore  Pte. Ltd
Thai Trade Center
Thai Acrylic Fibre Company Limited
TEXVALLEY MARKET LIMITED
TESTEX AG, Swiss Textile Testing Institute
Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (TSllC Ltd)
Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF)
SUZHOU TUE HI-TECH NONWOVEN MACHINERY CO.,LTD
Stahl Holdings B.V.,
Advanced Search