Ross Stores (ROST)
NASDAQ:ROST
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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$124.49 - $242.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume535.89K
Average Volume (3M)3.31M
Market Cap
$75.95B
Enterprise Value$75.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.13B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.72B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.3
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
1.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.9%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.22
Shares Outstanding320,781,070
10 Day Avg. Volume2,967,114
30 Day Avg. Volume3,305,928
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.96
Price to Book (P/B)9.75
Price to Sales (P/S)2.65
P/FCF Ratio27.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.17
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.71
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$260.75Price Target Upside14.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)7.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)$25.15B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthSustained high operating cash flow and FCF give the company durable internal funding to support capex, store expansion, buybacks and dividends without heavy reliance on external financing. This strengthens resilience to cyclical slowdowns and funds strategic investments over coming quarters.
Scale And Store GrowthAggressive, steady store expansion builds durable scale advantages: better purchasing leverage, denser distribution economics and more frequent replenishment that sustains the off-price 'treasure-hunt' model. Geographic entry into new markets broadens customer reach long-term.
Improving Leverage And High ROEMaterial improvement in leverage and very strong ROE indicate efficient capital allocation and recovering balance-sheet health. Lower relative leverage enhances financial flexibility for investments or buybacks and supports durable shareholder returns policy.
Bears Say
Gross Margin CompressionA sustained decline of gross margin from high-20s to ~20.8% meaningfully reduces earnings power and cash conversion if persistent. Causes like higher purchase costs, promotions or mix shifts could erode long-term profitability and limit reinvestment or payout capacity.
Distribution & Packaway Cost HeadwindsOngoing distribution-center ramp and packaway timing create recurring operating-cost pressure during build-out and transition. Elevated SG&A and incentive comp tied to these transitions can compress operating margins until new efficiencies and volume leverage fully materialize.
Absolute Debt LevelEven with improved ratios, a roughly $4.7B debt load leaves the company exposed to slower sales or margin hits, increasing interest and refinancing risk. In downturns this level of absolute leverage can constrain flexibility for opportunistic investments or sustained buybacks.
Ross Stores News
ROST FAQ
What was Ross Stores’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ross Stores lowest stock price was $124.49 and its highest was $242.81 in the past 12 months.
What is Ross Stores’s market cap?
Ross Stores’s market cap is $75.95B.
When is Ross Stores’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ross Stores’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 56 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 1.94.
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?
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Ross Stores Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$260.75 (14.45% Upside)
$260.75 (14.45% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ROST Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 7.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
80.41%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$260.75
▲(14.45% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.35% Insiders
26.82% Mutual Funds
16.34% Other Institutional Investors
24.65% Public Companies and Individual Investors