Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Overview
Operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS brands in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 6/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Ross Stores
208.9% overvalued intrinsic discount
ROST offers strong downside protection with cash-rich balance sheet, dependable but modest compounding despite losing relative scale to TJX
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Published 20 Jul
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$230.74 |
| 52 Week High | US$257.00 |
| 52 Week Low | US$143.39 |
| Beta | 0.86 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.96% |
| 3 Month Change | -2.55% |
| 1 Year Change | 56.01% |
| 3 Year Change | 95.26% |
| 5 Year Change | 101.31% |
| Change since IPO | 41,207.36% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Sep 04
ROST: Strong Q2 Comps And Store Expansion Will Support Further Upside
Ross Stores' analyst price target has been raised from $256.18 to $269.94, as analysts point to strong Q2 comps, broad-based traffic and transaction growth, and continued confidence in the off price model following a series of upward target revisions across Wall Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on Ross Stores is broadly constructive, with most firms lifting price targets after Q2 results and recent guidance.Seeking Alpha • Aug 25
Ross Stores: Forget The Tariff Tailwind; Organic Growth Is Even More Impressive
Summary Ross Stores, Inc. saw another explosion in growth in Q2 and continues to enjoy enhanced customer traffic. Management has executed on a strategy to turn Ross Stores into more than just a bargain retailer. Valuations remain reasonable for ROST stock compared to other retailers. ROST store expansion figures continue to impress and exceed management's original expectations. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 21
ROST: Strong Q2 Traffic Trends Will Support Ongoing Off Price Momentum
Ross Stores' updated analyst fair value estimate has increased to $310 from $290, as analysts point to stronger Q2 comps, broader traffic gains, and improved margin expectations that are reflected in higher Street price targets across several firms. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see Ross Stores as executing well on both sales and profitability, with recent Q2 results and updated guidance acting as key support for higher fair value estimates across the Street.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 04
ROST: Strong Q2 Comps And Store Expansion Will Support Further Upside
Ross Stores' analyst price target has been raised from $256.18 to $269.94, as analysts point to strong Q2 comps, broad-based traffic and transaction growth, and continued confidence in the off price model following a series of upward target revisions across Wall Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on Ross Stores is broadly constructive, with most firms lifting price targets after Q2 results and recent guidance.Seeking Alpha • Aug 25
Ross Stores: Forget The Tariff Tailwind; Organic Growth Is Even More Impressive
Summary Ross Stores, Inc. saw another explosion in growth in Q2 and continues to enjoy enhanced customer traffic. Management has executed on a strategy to turn Ross Stores into more than just a bargain retailer. Valuations remain reasonable for ROST stock compared to other retailers. ROST store expansion figures continue to impress and exceed management's original expectations. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Aug 21
ROST: Strong Q2 Traffic Trends Will Support Ongoing Off Price Momentum
Ross Stores' updated analyst fair value estimate has increased to $310 from $290, as analysts point to stronger Q2 comps, broader traffic gains, and improved margin expectations that are reflected in higher Street price targets across several firms. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see Ross Stores as executing well on both sales and profitability, with recent Q2 results and updated guidance acting as key support for higher fair value estimates across the Street.
New Narrative • Jul 20
ROST offers strong downside protection with cash-rich balance sheet, dependable but modest compounding despite losing relative scale to TJX
2,282-store US off-price retailer that converts other people's inventory mistakes into an 18% return on invested capital, and it does so most reliably when the economy is worst — recessions simultaneously push shoppers toward value and flood the closeout market with distressed branded goods, which is why the business generated record free cash flow in the COVID year on collapsed earnings. The investment case is not growth; it is protected compounding at a modest rate.
Narrative Update • Jul 07
ROST: Strong Q1 Momentum And Value Model Will Face Tough Comparisons
The updated fair value estimate for Ross Stores moves higher by about $25 to $205, as analysts factor in a slightly lower discount rate, modestly softer revenue growth assumptions, and somewhat stronger profitability and future P/E expectations following a series of price target increases and supportive research commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ross Stores has been largely constructive, with several firms lifting price targets following a Q1 report that featured 17% comp sales growth versus an 8.6% consensus figure and stronger traffic trends.Narrative Update • Jun 23
ROST: Record Comps And Store Expansion May Support Future Balanced Returns
Ross Stores' analyst price targets have moved higher into a $256 to $290 range as analysts point to stronger than expected Q1 comp growth of 17%, broad based customer traffic gains, and confidence that the company's updated fiscal 2026 outlook still leaves room for upside execution. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ross Stores clusters around a constructive view on execution, traffic driven comp trends, and the updated fiscal 2026 outlook, with some analysts highlighting valuation and expectations risk as areas to watch.Narrative Update • Jun 04
ROST: Record Comps And Execution Gains May Support Future Balanced Returns
Ross Stores' fair value estimate has been raised from $229.81 to $256.18, as analysts point to strong Q1 comp sales, broad-based customer growth, and improved margin assumptions reflected in higher Street price targets across multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Ross Stores has been broadly constructive, with multiple firms lifting price targets after what they describe as a strong Q1 print and a higher fiscal 2026 outlook.Analysis Article • May 24
Ross Stores, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 17%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Ross Stores, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ROST ) just released its quarterly report and things are looking bullish. Ross Stores beat...New Narrative • May 17
Aggressive Store Expansion And Capital Spending Will Pressure Margins Over The Next Decade
Catalysts About Ross Stores Ross Stores operates off price apparel and home fashion retail chains in the United States under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS banners. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?New Narrative • Apr 28
Off Price Expansion And Traffic Growth Will Support Long Term Earnings Power
Catalysts About Ross Stores Ross Stores operates off price apparel and home fashion retail chains in the United States under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS banners. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Apr 26
ROST: Holiday Beat And Execution Gains May Support Future Balanced Returns
Analyst price targets for Ross Stores have moved higher into a $226 to $248 range, as analysts point to a healthy Q4 earnings beat, broad-based strength across marketing, merchandising and operations, and continued demand from value focused shoppers. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes cluster around a similar message, with bullish analysts lifting price targets into the mid US$220s to high US$240s after the Q4 report.Narrative Update • Apr 09
ROST: Holiday Beat And Off Price Momentum May Support Future Balanced Returns
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted Ross Stores' average price target by roughly $10 to the low $240s, citing a series of post earnings target hikes that point to broad based strength in recent results, stronger merchandise margins, and growing confidence in the off price model as value focused shoppers seek lower prices. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity around Ross Stores centers on a consistent message from Wall Street, stronger recent execution, a supportive backdrop for off price retail, and an earnings print that several firms describe as a clean or healthy beat.Narrative Update • Mar 25
ROST: Holiday Beat And Execution Momentum May Support Future Balanced Returns
Analysts have nudged the Ross Stores price target higher by a few dollars to reflect a cluster of target increases into the $234 to $248 range, citing broad-based strength following a "healthy" Q4 beat, solid comp performance, and improving merchandising, marketing, and store productivity. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a broadly positive reassessment of Ross Stores, with multiple firms lifting price targets into the low to mid US$200s after the Q4 update.Narrative Update • Mar 10
ROST: Holiday Beat And Store Expansion May Support Future Balanced Returns
Our analyst price target for Ross Stores increases from $205.13 to $229.81, as analysts highlight a solid Q4 earnings beat, stronger assortments, and broad-based momentum that has led to a series of Street target hikes into the mid-$220s to mid-$240s. Analyst Commentary Street research around Ross Stores has turned broadly constructive following the Q4 report, with multiple firms lifting price targets into a tight US$220 to mid US$240 range and, in some cases, upgrading ratings.Narrative Update • Feb 24
ROST: Holiday Foot Traffic And Off Price Execution Will Support Future Balanced Returns
Analysts have lifted their blended price target on Ross Stores to $205.13 from $195.13, citing strong holiday foot traffic data, solid card spending trends, and a series of recent target hikes across the Street as support for a slightly higher fair value and P/E outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ross Stores clusters around a more constructive view on the off price space, with several firms revisiting their models ahead of upcoming earnings updates and into 2026.Narrative Update • Feb 09
ROST: Off Price Execution And Buybacks Will Support Future Balanced Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for Ross Stores by about $2 to $195, citing recent research that points to stronger same store sales expectations, solid execution, and continued interest in off price retail compared with peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ross Stores points to a mix of optimism around execution and growth, alongside some caution about the consumer backdrop and demand visibility.Narrative Update • Jan 25
ROST: Off Price Execution And Share Repurchases Will Support Balanced Returns
Analysts have nudged their fair value target for Ross Stores slightly higher to US$192.69, reflecting a series of raised Street price targets in the US$170 to US$221 range and optimism around recent same store sales trends and execution. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Ross Stores point to generally constructive sentiment, with a cluster of raised price targets and a focus on execution in same store sales and margins.Narrative Update • Jan 10
ROST: Off Price Execution And Clean Comps Will Support Balanced Returns
Analysts lifted their Ross Stores fair value estimate to about $192 per share from roughly $183, citing higher Street price targets, resilient same-store-sales trends in recent quarters, and ongoing interest in the off price model across several recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ross Stores shows a cluster of higher price targets and generally constructive views on the off price model, but also flags several risks that investors should keep in mind.Narrative Update • Dec 14
ROST: Off Price Momentum And Margin Discipline Will Support Balanced Returns Ahead
Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Ross Stores to about $183 from roughly $178, citing solid Q3 beat and raise performance, improving revenue growth and margins, and a richer anticipated future P/E multiple within an increasingly favored off price retail backdrop. Analyst Commentary Street research following the Q3 print reflects a largely constructive stance on Ross Stores, with several firms lifting price targets into the high $170s to low $180s range and at least one major bank moving above $200, supporting the modest increase in fair value.Narrative Update • Nov 27
ROST: Margin Strength And Expanding Footprint Will Drive Consistent Performance Ahead
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Ross Stores to $178.24 from $166.24 following strong third-quarter results and improved profit margins. Recent research cites broad-based sales strength and solid execution as support for the higher price target.Narrative Update • Nov 11
ROST: Easing Tariff Pressures Should Support Steady Performance in Coming Quarters
Analysts have raised their price targets for Ross Stores, boosting the consensual fair value from $164.59 to $166.24. They cite stronger Q2 results, easing tariff pressures, and improved visibility into future earnings.Narrative Update • Oct 28
Retail Expansion And Tariff Relief Will Drive Opportunity For Fiscal 2025
Ross Stores' analyst price target was increased by $2.29 to $164.59. Analysts cited solid performance, easing tariff pressures, and improved future guidance as drivers for the modest upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 13
New York Metro And Puerto Rico Will Strengthen Retail Footprint
Ross Stores’ average analyst price target rose by approximately $2.82 to $162.29. Analysts cited improved quarterly results, easing tariff pressures, and management’s updated guidance as reasons for their upward revisions.Narrative Update • Aug 27
Dd's DISCOUNTS Expansion And Supply Chain Investments Will Boost Future Success
Ross Stores’ analyst price target was raised to $158.88, reflecting increased confidence from strong Q2 results, easing tariff pressures, improved earnings visibility, and expectations for margin expansion, particularly as consumer demand strengthens. Analyst Commentary Solid Q2 results, with comps accelerating and demand ramping up, leading to increased confidence in near-term performance.Seeking Alpha • Mar 18
Ross Stores: Limited Upside As Macro Environment Stays Uncertain
Summary I maintain a hold rating on Ross Stores stock due to a challenging consumer spending environment impacting near-term growth. Despite solid 4Q24 results, including EPS of $1.79 and 3% CSS growth, the outlook is clouded by weak consumer spending and macroeconomic conditions. ROST's heavy reliance on discretionary spending and underperformance in key categories like apparel and footwear pose significant risks. ROST stock's valuation at ~19x NTM P/E is justified by the soft consumer backdrop and weak 1Q25 guidance; catalysts for re-rating are limited. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 06
Ross Stores: Softer Comps Is A Distraction, Many Reasons To Be Bullish
Summary Ross Stores is a resilient retailer, thriving in both good and bad markets by catering to lower-income consumers with off-price brand-name and designer clothing. Despite underperforming the S&P over the last year, Ross has shown improved margins and EPS, with management confident in Q4'24 performance. Ross continues to expand its footprint, adding 89 new locations in 2024, demonstrating confidence in long-term growth and market share gains. Valuation is attractive at 14.3x EV/EBITDA and 21.9x P/E, offering a margin of safety with expected EPS growth of 10.5% CAGR. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 26
Ross Stores: SSS Growth Should Accelerate, But Share Price Upside Is Still Limited
Summary Ross Stores' 3Q24 earnings showed modest net sales growth and a gross margin expansion, but same-store sales growth decelerated significantly due to weather impacts. Management's FY24 EPS guidance was raised, and SSS growth is expected to accelerate in 4Q24. Despite a positive outlook and a new CEO with strong retail experience, the current valuation does not justify a higher rating. I maintain a hold rating on ROST. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 29
Ross Stores : A Hidden Gem, But Wait
Summary Ross Stores has strong financial fundamentals, a low-cost operating model, and a high return on invested capital, making it a solid investment. The company's growth strategy focuses on increasing store count, with a potential ceiling of 3,600 stores, and maintaining revenue per store. ROST's competitive advantage lies in its efficient supply chain, low margins, and strong alignment between its value proposition and market position. Current valuation suggests ROST is fairly priced; long-term holders should HOLD, while traders should wait for a lower entry point before BUYING. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 17
High Quality Dividend Stock Universe: Ross Stores Growing But Expensive
Summary ROST has a market-beating history with a CAGR of 19.3% since inception. The company has steady revenue growth, strong gross profit margins, and a healthy ROIC. ROST has a strong history of above-average dividend growth that was unfortunately disrupted by the pandemic. Our Valuation Model suggests the company is trading for a premium today and does not present an attractive rate of return at today's price. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| ROST | US Specialty Retail | US Market | |
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| 7D | 0.02% | -3.6% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | 56.0% | -13.1% | 14.2% |
Return vs Industry: ROST exceeded the US Specialty Retail industry which returned -13.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ROST exceeded the US Market which returned 14.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ROST volatility | |
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| ROST Average Weekly Movement | 3.9% |
| Specialty Retail Industry Average Movement | 7.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: ROST has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ROST's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 111,000 | Jim Conroy | www.rossstores.com |
Ross Stores, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS brands in the United States. The company offers designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home-fashioned products for the entire family. It sells its products to middle income households and households with lower to more moderate incomes.
Ross Stores, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| ROST fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$73.71b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$2.66b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$24.51b |
27.7x
P/E Ratio3.0x
P/S RatioIs ROST overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ROST income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$24.51b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$16.33b |
| Gross Profit | US$8.18b |
| Other Expenses | US$5.52b |
| Earnings | US$2.66b |
Last Reported Earnings
Aug 01, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 8.32 |
| Gross Margin | 33.38% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.85% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 15.1% |
How did ROST perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.8%
Current Dividend Yield20%
Payout RatioDoes ROST pay a reliable dividends?
See ROST dividend history and benchmarks| Ross Stores dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Sep 08 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Sep 30 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 5 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 17 days |
Does ROST pay a reliable dividends?
See ROST dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/13 03:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/08/01 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Ross Stores, Inc. is covered by 42 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mark Altschwager | Baird |
| Robert Drbul | Barclays |
| Adrienne Yih-Tennant | Barclays |