Ross earned $105.1 million, or 84 cents per share, for the period ended Oct. 31 compared to $57.3 million, or 44 cents per share, a year earlier.
The retail chain reported that shoes and dresses were among its best performers, with the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic being the strongest regions.
Ross’ stock fell $1.34, or 2.9 percent, to $44.73 in morning trading.
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