Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol ROST
  • Rev/Share 64.8108
  • Book/Share 17.7204
  • PB 7.8401
  • Debt/Equity 0.9836
  • CurrentRatio 1.6171
  • ROIC 0.1683

 

  • MktCap 45684907620.0
  • FreeCF/Share 5.0209
  • PFCF 27.9097
  • PE 21.6638
  • Debt/Assets 0.3812
  • DivYield 0.0109
  • ROE 0.396

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade ROST Wells Fargo Equal Weight Overweight -- $150 April 8, 2025
Upgrade ROST Citigroup Neutral Buy -- $146 April 3, 2025
Reiterated ROST Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $175 $150 March 5, 2025
Downgrade ROST Morgan Stanley Overweight Equal Weight $164 $140 Jan. 21, 2025
Downgrade ROST Wells Fargo Overweight Equal Weight -- $165 Jan. 10, 2025
Downgrade ROST Bernstein Outperform Market Perform $178 $165 Jan. 7, 2025
Reiterated ROST Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $160 $175 Aug. 23, 2024

News

DG vs. ROST: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
DG, ROST
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Retail - Discount Stores stocks have likely encountered both Dollar General (DG) and Ross Stores (ROST). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Ross Stores Following Q1 Results
ROST
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Ross Stores, Inc. ROST posted better-than-expected quarterly results, but issued second-quarter EPS guidance below estimates.

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Ross Stores Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Improve Y/Y
ROST
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ROST posts strong Q1 results, exceeding estimates as sales pick up pace and cosmetics lead category gains.

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Ross Stores, Deckers Outdoor, Xerox Holdings And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Friday's Pre-Market Session
DECK, ROST, XRX
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. stock futures were slightly lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 0.1% on Friday.

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Ross Stores: Buy The Dip Despite Tariff Impact
ROST
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Initiating Ross Stores with a 'Buy' rating and $160 fair value, despite flat Q1 SSS and weak near-term guidance. Tariffs and weak consumer confidence are near-term headwinds, but Ross's off-price model and store expansion support long-term growth. Ross's generous capital allocation—strong free cash flow, dividends, and buybacks—reinforces shareholder value.

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Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
ROST
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 21, 2025 4:15 PM ET Company Participants James Conroy - Chief Executive Officer Adam Orvos - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael Hartshorn - Group President and Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Lorraine Hutchinson - Bank of America Mark Altschwager - Baird Tracy Kogan - Citigroup Michael Binetti - Evercore ISI Alexandra Straton - Morgan Stanley Chuck Grom - Gordon Haskett Brooke Roach - Goldman Sachs Juliana Duque - Wells Fargo Securities Simeon Siegel - BMO Capital Markets Dana Telsey - Telsey …

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Ross Stores (ROST) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
ROST
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Ross Stores (ROST) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.47 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.46 per share a year ago.

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Ross Stores Withdraws Outlook Due to Tariffs, Posts Lower Profit
ROST
Published: May 22, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

The discount department store chain said it was off to a slow start in the first quarter, and withdrew its full-year outlook as tariffs are expected to drag on earnings.

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Ross Stores Likely To Report Lower Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
ROST
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

Ross Stores, Inc. ROST will release its first-quarter earnings results after the closing bell on Thursday, May 22.

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Will Ross Stores' Q1 Earnings Drive Stock Growth?
ROST
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) is set to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday, May 22, 2025, with analysts forecasting earnings of $1.43 per share and $4.96 billion in revenue. This would indicate a 3% decrease in earnings year-over-year and a 2% increase in sales compared to last year's figures of $1.47 per share and $4.86 billion in revenue.

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Stay Ahead of the Game With Ross Stores (ROST) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics
ROST
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of Ross Stores (ROST) for the quarter ended April 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
DG, ROST
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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Ross Stores Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Will Investors See a Surprise?
ROST
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ROST's Q1 results are likely to reflect solid execution of its off-price model and store expansion strategy, though macroeconomic challenges may weigh.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
ROST
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Ross Stores (ROST) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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TJX vs. ROST: Which Off-Price Retailer is the Better Buy Now?
ROST, TJX
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TJX stands out as the stronger off-price retail investment, thanks to its global reach, consistent earnings growth, and superior stock performance.

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These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
ONON, ROST
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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Here's Why Ross Stores (ROST) is a Strong Growth Stock
ROST
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Dividend Hikes Offer Optimism Amid Tariff Turmoil
HD, JNJ, LOW, M, NOBL, NVDA, PG, ROST, SPY, TGT, VYM, WMT
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Stocks have rebounded sharply off their early-April lows, but macro risks persist. Dividend stocks have largely outperformed so far this year. We profile a pair of blue chips that recently announced dividend hikes, which has turned out to be a broader Q2 theme.

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Will Ross Stores (ROST) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
ROST
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Ross Stores (ROST) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Ross Stores Looks Undervalued: Is Now the Time to Buy the Stock?
ROST
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ROST's strong off-price model and growth strategy make it attractive for long-term investors, though near-term headwinds could temper gains.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Now
MCD, ROST
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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Is Ross Stores (ROST) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
ROST
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Stock Selloff Not a Surprise Amid Trump Policies: Ross Gerber
ROST
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Negative

Gerber Kawasaki President and CEO Ross Gerber says he is reassessing investment opportunities outside of the US amid the Trump administration's "destructive" policies on "Bloomberg The Close." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

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TJX and ROST: off-price retailers set to gain from Trump tariffs
ROST, TJX
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Neutral

President Trump sent global financial markets tumbling down this week as he announced steep new tariffs on a whole bunch of countries, including a 34% duty on China and 20% on the EU.

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Burlington and Ross Double Down on Value as Consumers Seek Deals
BURL, ROST
Published: March 07, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

In an era where consumer confidence is being tested by inflation and rising living costs, off-price retailers like Burlington Stores and Ross Stores are doubling down on strategies that emphasize value and flexibility. Both companies have adapted to increased demand for discounts by balancing quality, strategic assortments, pricing and store growth.

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Markets Break Lower as Tariff Realities Manifest
BOX, CRWD, FLUT, ROST
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

The specter of higher production costs across the board based on fresh tariffs are giving the market heartburn.

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Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
ROST
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 4, 2025 4:15 PM ET Company Participants Connie Kao - Group VP, IR Jim Conroy - CEO Adam Orvos - EVP and CFO Michael Hartshorn - President and COO Conference Call Participants Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Paul Lejuez - Citigroup Inc. Mark Altschwager - Robert W. Baird & Co. Lorraine Hutchinson - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Michael Binetti - Evercore ISI Brooke Roach - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Chuck Grom - Gordon Haskett Alexandra Straton - Morgan Stanley Adrienne Yih - Barclays Capital Aneesha Sherman …

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Ross Stores (ROST) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
ROST
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Ross Stores (ROST) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.79 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.65 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.82 per share a year ago.

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Ross Stores forecasts annual sales, profit below estimates on weaker demand
ROST
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Discount retailer Ross Stores forecast annual sales and profit below estimates on Tuesday, joining its larger peers in indicating a dip in consumer demand due to rising inflationary pressures.

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Ross Stores Shows Strength Before Q4 Earnings: Is a Surprise in Store?
ROST
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ROST's Q4 results are likely to reflect benefits from store expansions and a strong micro-merchandising strategy, despite macroeconomic challenges.

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About Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)

  • IPO Date 1985-08-08
  • Website https://www.rossstores.com
  • Industry Apparel - Retail
  • CEO Mr. James G. Conroy
  • Employees 107000

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 brand names. Its stores primarily offer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions. The company's Ross Dress for Less stores sell its products at department and specialty stores primarily to middle income households; and dd's DISCOUNTS stores sell its products at department and discount stores for households with moderate income. As of July 5, 2022, it operated approximately 1,950 stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS name in 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. Ross Stores, Inc. was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.