Ross Stores raises annual profit forecast again
Ross Stores raises annual profit forecast again Aug 20 (Reuters) - Discount store operator Ross Stores ROST.O on Thursday raised its annual profit forecast for the second time this year, betting on resilient demand for its apparel and accessories due to economic uncertainty.
Ross forecast annual earnings per share in the range of $8.61 to $8.77, compared with its previous outlook of $7.50 to $7.74.
(Reporting by Neil J Kanatt in Bengaluru; Editing by Leroy Leo)
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