Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) made our Mad Money recap, as Jim Cramer shared his take on the stock and highlighted resilient consumer spending despite the Iran conflict. Cramer showed quite a positive sentiment toward the company’s earnings, as he said:

I’ve been blown away by Ross Stores. That last quarter showed more strength than I’ve seen from that company in ages.

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Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) runs off-price retail chains that provide apparel, accessories, footwear, and home goods. The company targets middle- to moderate-income customers with its brands, including Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS. Brown Advisory stated the following regarding Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) in its fourth quarter 2025 investor letter:

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST): Operates off-price apparel and home fashion stores. Ross Stores (ROST) reported a strong third quarter, led by 7% comparable sales growth. An emphasis on better brands at compelling value continues to resonate with increasingly value-conscious consumers, while more effective digital marketing helped drive improved engagement with Gen Z shoppers.

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