Ross Stores posted quarterly earnings of about $1.58 per share, exceeding analyst expectations of roughly $1.41. Revenue reached nearly $5.60 billion, also above projections of $5.42 billion . The company cited strong demand in value apparel categories and disciplined inventory management, which supported margins. Shares rose more than 2% in after-hours trading as investors responded positively to resilient consumer spending trends and operational efficiency improvements during the quarter.