Ross Stores — May 21, 2026 release

Conroy continued, “Based on our first quarter results and our second quarter guidance, we are increasing our 2026 fiscal year same store sales growth to 6% to 7% on top of a 5% gain in 2025. As a result, fiscal 2026 earnings per share are now projected to be in the range of $7.50 to $7.74, or growth of 13% to 17% when compared to $6.61 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.” Mr. Conroy concluded, “The year is off to a very strong start with the entire organization executing at a high level. As our efforts to improve topline growth continue, we remain focused on disciplined, consistent execution across the business. Moving forward, we believe we are well positioned to capture additional market share and drive profitable growth over the long term.” 2 The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern time to provide additional details concerning its first quarter results and management’s outlook for the second quarter. A real-time audio webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investors section of the Company’s website, located at www.rossstores.com . An audio playback will be available at 201-612-7415, PIN #13760373 until 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on May 28, 2026, as well as on the Company’s website. Forward-Looking Statements: This press release and the related conference call remarks contain forward-looking statements regarding, without limitation, projected sales, costs and earnings, planned new store growth, c