Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Costco Wholesale, Ross Stores, Target and Dollar General

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• The Retail – Discount Stores industry remains a strong pillar of the broader retail sector, benefiting from its focus on value, efficiency and consumer accessibility

  80% confidence

• Since the beginning of August 2025, the industry's earnings estimate has increased approximately 2.5%

  80% confidence

• Core U.S. retail sales increased 0.2% month over month in January and 5.5% year over year

  80% confidence

• Ross appears well-positioned to sustain market share gains driven by compelling branded assortments, effective merchandising execution and strong customer engagement

  80% confidence

• Costco continues to demonstrate market-leading resilience through the strong brand portfolio, particularly the high-growth Kirkland Signature line

  80% confidence

• Dollar General continues to gain market share across both consumable and non-consumable categories, driven by a broadening appeal to higher-income households

  80% confidence

• The Zacks Retail - Discount Stores industry currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #32, which places it in the top 13% of more than 250 Zacks industries

  80% confidence

• The top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1

  80% confidence

• Target leverages its unmatched merchandising authority and a robust portfolio of exclusive brands to solidify the market position

  80% confidence