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Ross Stores vs Gap: ROST and GAP compared

Ross Stores is the larger company: $6.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $3.7B for Gap (Q2 FY27). Ross Stores is growing faster (+13% against -2% a year earlier). Gap is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.5% against 17.6%.

Ross Stores vs Gap, latest quarterRoss Stores vs Gap, latest quarterRoss Stores (ROST)Gap (GAP)Revenue$6.3B$3.7BRevenue growth, Y/Y+13%-2%Operating margin17.6%18.5%Net margin13.6%13.7%Free cash flow$624M$183M

Where the money goes: ROST and GAP

Ross Stores (ROST) · Q2 FY27

Ross Stores, Q2 FY27: revenue $6.3B (+13% year over year), operating margin 17.6%, net earnings $851M, operating cash flow $876M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Gap (GAP) · Q2 FY27

Gap, Q2 FY27: revenue $3.7B (-2% year over year), operating margin 18.5%, net earnings $501M, operating cash flow $337M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Ross Stores (ROST)Gap (GAP)
Latest quarterQ2 FY27Q2 FY27
Revenue$6.3B$3.7B
Revenue growth, Y/Y+13%-2%
Gross margin—52.8%
Operating margin17.6%18.5%
Net earnings$851M$501M
Net margin13.6%13.7%
Operating cash flow$876M$337M
Free cash flow$624M$183M
Market value$75.1B$8.1B
P/E28.3×6.5×
Analysts’ mean target$271.83$26.48

Questions

Which is bigger, Ross Stores or Gap?

Ross Stores is the larger company: $6.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $3.7B for Gap (Q2 FY27).

Is Ross Stores or Gap growing faster?

Ross Stores is growing faster (+13% against -2% a year earlier).

Which is more profitable, Ross Stores or Gap?

Gap is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.5% against 17.6%.

More: Ross Stores earnings · how Ross Stores makes money · Gap earnings · how Gap makes money

From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 1, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.