Ross Stores Inc. (ROST)

Ross Stores Inc. (ROST-Q) is exhibiting strong performance this year, with shares up by 26%. The company's CEO is effectively driving growth by introducing new brands and leveraging increased marketing efforts, particularly in social media, to boost sales. Despite a minor slowdown in same-store sales and light results in the last quarter, Ross is reaffirming its optimism by maintaining its full-year forecast towards the upper end of Wall Street's expectations. The firm is noted for its ability to buy goods without incurring tariffs, contributing positively to its performance in cosmetics. While the stock trades at 29 times earnings, slightly higher than last year's 23 times but lower than competitor TJX's 31 times, its lower trailing P/E of 22 for 2026 makes it attractive compared to its peers.