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ROST Stock Chart & Stats
$227.82
$1.88(1.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$227.82
$1.88(1.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$126.32 - $242.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume535.89K
Average Volume (3M)3.50M
Market Cap
$69.84B
Enterprise Value$75.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.13B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.72B
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.6
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
1.93Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.9%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.22
Shares Outstanding320,781,070
10 Day Avg. Volume3,641,202
30 Day Avg. Volume3,496,578
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio6.01
Price to Book (P/B)9.75
Price to Sales (P/S)2.65
P/FCF Ratio27.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.17
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.71
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$259.08Price Target Upside13.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)7.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)$25.15B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationRoss’s strong and rising free cash flow indicates durable internal funding for share repurchases, store investment, and debt reduction. Consistent high FCF relative to net income supports operational resilience and strategic optionality over the next several quarters.
Capital Efficiency & Leverage ImprovementVery strong ROE combined with materially improved leverage reflects efficient use of equity and better capital structure. Improved ratios increase financial flexibility for growth and shareholder returns while signaling management has prioritized balance-sheet repair.
Off-Price Model & Revenue Re-accelerationThe off-price model — opportunistic sourcing, rapid turnover and value positioning — is structurally resilient in varied consumer cycles. The recent re-acceleration in revenue shows the model’s ability to regain traction and supports durable store-level economics and repeat customer visits.
Bears Say
Gross Margin CompressionA sustained ~600–800bp decline in gross margin would materially pressure operating profits and cash flow. If driven by higher product costs, increased promotions, or unfavorable mix, margin erosion could reverse ROE gains and require either cost cuts or higher volumes to restore prior profitability.
High Absolute Debt ExposureAlthough leverage ratios improved, the company still carries substantial absolute debt. In a retail slowdown or rising-rate environment, this debt level could constrain capital allocation, increase interest costs, and limit flexibility to fund growth or absorb margin shocks without cutting returns.
Working-Capital / Cash Timing RiskIntermittent shortfalls where operating cash flow trails net income point to working-capital volatility. For a merchandise-driven retailer, timing swings or inventory build can amplify earnings variability and weaken the predictability of free cash flow across seasons.
Ross Stores News
ROST FAQ
What was Ross Stores’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ross Stores lowest stock price was $126.32 and its highest was $242.81 in the past 12 months.
What is Ross Stores’s market cap?
Ross Stores’s market cap is $69.84B.
When is Ross Stores’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ross Stores’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Ross Stores’s earnings last quarter?
Ross Stores released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.731 by $0.289.
Is Ross Stores overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ross Stores’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ross Stores pay dividends?
Ross Stores pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.445 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.9%. See more information on Ross Stores dividends here
What is Ross Stores’s EPS estimate?
Ross Stores’s EPS estimate is 1.93.
How many shares outstanding does Ross Stores have?
Ross Stores has 320,781,070 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ross Stores’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ross Stores reported an EPS of $2.02 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.731. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.112%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ross Stores?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ROST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ross Stores Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$259.08 (13.72% Upside)
$259.08 (13.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ROST Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 7.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
69.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
38.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ross Stores
Ross Stores, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, manages a chain of off-price retail establishments focusing on apparel and home goods. These stores operate under two main brand names: Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS. Their product selection primarily includes clothing, accessories, footwear, and household decor. The Ross Dress for Less outlets primarily serve middle-income households, offering merchandise at prices considerably lower than traditional department and specialty stores. Conversely, dd's DISCOUNTS stores cater to moderate-income households, providing products at prices below those typically found in department and discount stores. As of July 5, 2022, the company had approximately 1,950 stores operating across 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. Ross Stores, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is based in Dublin, California.
ROST Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The quarter showed resilient top-line growth (+3% to $5.0B), stable operating margin (12.2%) and executional positives including sequential improvement, strong category (cosmetics) performance, dd's momentum, continued share repurchases and progress on the branded strategy. Offsetting these positives are meaningful near-term risks from tariffs (material margin and EPS pressure in Q2), withdrawn annual guidance due to uncertain trade and macro dynamics, modest net income decline and sourcing concentration in China that creates receipt and margin risk. Overall, the call balanced operational strengths and strategic progress against tangible near-term macro and tariff headwinds.View all ROST earnings summariesROST Revenue Breakdown
26.00% Home Accents and Bed and Bath
22.00% Ladies
15.00% Men’s
15.00% Accessories, Lingerie, Fine Jewelry, and Cosmetics
13.00% Shoes
9.00% Children’s
ROST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$259.08
▲(13.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.35% Insiders
26.45% Mutual Funds
0.42% Other Institutional Investors
40.12% Public Companies and Individual Investors