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Ross Stores (ROST) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Dec 10, 2025
Ross Stores (ROST) reported revenue of $5.6B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +10% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.6%, net earnings $512M (9.1% of revenue).
Ross Stores, Q3 FY26: revenue $5.6B (+10% year over year), operating margin 11.6%, net earnings $512M, operating cash flow $827M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.6B | +1% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $648M | +2% | +7% |
| Net earnings | $512M | +0.8% | +5% |
| Operating cash flow | $827M | +24% | +61% |
| Free cash flow | $618M | +32% | +86% |
What changed
Revenue was $5.6B in Q3 FY26, up 10% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.65B, a 11.6% margin (down 0.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 8% reached operating profit, below the 12% margin then. Total costs grew 11% against revenue growth of 10%. The fastest-growing cost line was Cost of revenue (+11%). Net earnings were $0.51B, up 5% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.0%.
Operating cash flow was $0.83B (up 61% year over year), 162% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.13B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.14B. Capital expenditures of $0.21B left free cash flow of $0.62B.
Questions
What was Ross Stores' revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Ross Stores (ROST) reported revenue of $5.6B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +10% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was Ross Stores profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $648M (11.6% of revenue) and net earnings $512M.
Source: Ross Stores 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.