Ross Stores Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
Ross Stores is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.79% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
0.8%
Dividend yield
1.5%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.3% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.0% |
| Dividend Growth | 11.2% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 24% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
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?
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.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.Ross Stores: Earnings Should Continue To Grow At A Healthy Clip
Mar 27ROST: 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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
May 11
Ross Stores: Limited Upside As Macro Environment Stays Uncertain
Mar 18Ross Stores: Softer Comps Is A Distraction, Many Reasons To Be Bullish
Feb 06Ross Stores: SSS Growth Should Accelerate, But Share Price Upside Is Still Limited
Nov 26Ross Stores : A Hidden Gem, But Wait
Oct 29High Quality Dividend Stock Universe: Ross Stores Growing But Expensive
Sep 17
Expanding Product Lines And Critical Expansions Fuel Optimistic Growth Projections
Expansion and enhancement of vendor partnerships alongside aggressive store expansion plans are key strategies for boosting revenues and market share.Ross Stores: Key Talking Points Ahead Of Q2 Results
Aug 12Ross Stores: Insights From Q1 2024 Earnings (Rating Upgrade)
May 28Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: ROST's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: ROST's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Ross Stores Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (ROST) | 0.8% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.3% |
| Industry Average (Specialty Retail) | 2.3% |
| Analyst forecast (ROST) (up to 3 years) | 1.0% |
Notable Dividend: ROST's dividend (0.79%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.4%).
High Dividend: ROST's dividend (0.79%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.22%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (24.3%), ROST's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (26%), ROST's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 05:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
Data Sources
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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 41 analysts. 17 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 |