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CLAIM #637 · Ross Stores Inc (ROST) · 2023Q3 earnings call · Nov 15, 2023 · due Nov 15, 2024

Yes. On the latter part, no change in the flow through in the model, right? We still expect to lever on the 3% to 4% comp.

Adam Orvos · CFO

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How to check this claim

Look at: Operating margin flow-through relative to same-store sales comp of 3%-4%

It came true if: Operating margin expands year-over-year when comp is in the 3%-4% range, consistent with historical flow-through model (directional: operating margin higher than prior-year period)

Where: Company income statement / operating margin disclosure (10-K or quarterly earnings release)

In context

compelling values. So that's really -- it's not in any one area. It's across the box. Obviously, some businesses are further along than others as you would expect. But that's a company-wide focus now to offer the most compelling value to the customer at this time. And changes to the assortment of the fourth quarter or just share is really after gifting. We've expanded some of our products in gifting categories, which I wouldn't talk about on the call but it's really a focus on gifting. Matthew Boss: Great. And then maybe as a follow-up, Adam, how best to think about merchandise margin recapture opportunity in the fourth quarter just given the environment a year ago? And any change in terms of flow-through in the model on 3% to 4% same-store sales as we think more multiyear. Adam Orvos: Yes. On the latter part, no change in the flow through in the model, right? We still expect to lever on the 3% to 4% comp. And your question on merchandise margin was fourth quarter specific? Michael Hartshorn: Yes. Adam Orvos: Yes. So ocean freight, which we benefited from all year, will still be a benefit in the fourth quarter. But as we said in the call comments, we'll moderate considerably. We started to see pretty significant rate reductions about this time last year. So there'll be further benefit in fourth quarter, but not like we have seen in the first 3 quarters of the year. I would expect that really to be the main driver on merchandise margin. All other components should be pretty consistent with last year. Operator: The next question comes from the line of Mark Altschwager with Baird. Mark Altschwager: Great. I guess, first, your plan for the fourth quarter top line hasn't really changed despi

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SEC filings for ROST · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2023Q3 earnings call.