Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol ROST
  • Rev/Share 68.1858
  • Book/Share 19.1279
  • PB 9.2796
  • Debt/Equity 0.8397
  • CurrentRatio 1.5199
  • ROIC 0.1704

 

  • MktCap 57727662215.0
  • FreeCF/Share 6.0776
  • PFCF 29.4023
  • PE 27.4891
  • Debt/Assets 0.3366
  • DivYield 0.0089
  • ROE 0.3628

 

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

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated ROST Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $160 $175 Nov. 21, 2025
Resumed ROST Erste Group -- Buy -- -- Oct. 31, 2025
Initiation ROST BTIG Research -- Neutral -- -- Oct. 15, 2025
Reiterated ROST Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $150 $160 Aug. 22, 2025
Upgrade ROST Jefferies Hold Buy -- $150 July 2, 2025
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

News

Ross Stores (ROST) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
ROST
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Ross Stores (ROST) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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Big retailers project calm and confidence this holiday season, while smaller businesses scramble
ANF, BBY, ROST, TJX, URBN, WMT
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

As businesses dive into Black Friday following a year upended by tariffs, the rule seems to be that the bigger you are, the more optimistic you feel.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Is Up 8.36% in One Week: What You Should Know
ROST
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Ross Stores (ROST) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Should You Invest in Ross Stores (ROST) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
ROST
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
ROST
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Ross Stores (ROST) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
ROST, URBN
Published: November 24, 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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Top Stock Movers Now: Ross Stores, Gap, Intuit, Oracle, and More
GAP, INTU, ORCL, ROST
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Major U.S. equities indexes gained Friday afternoon as comments from a Federal Reserve official boosted confidence in the likelihood of an interest rate cut in December. The Dow climbed 1.4%, the S&P 500 rose 1.2%, and the Nasdaq was up 1.1%.

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This Off-Price Retailer Is the Latest to Get a Boost From Bargain-Hunting Shoppers
ROST
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Ross Stores (ROST) shares jumped to an all-time high Friday after the off-price retailer became the latest to say it's seeing sales surge as shoppers search for deals.

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Ross Stores Q3 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Comps Outlook Raised
ROST
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ROST's third-quarter results benefit from 10% sales growth and 7% comps increase, boosting fiscal 2025 outlook despite tariff-driven cost pressure.

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Ross Stores tops Q3 earnings estimates, raises guidance
ROST
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Ross Stores Inc (NASDAQ:ROST) delivered a strong performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, sending its shares almost 5% higher in early trade on Friday. The off-price retail chain's revenue rose 10.4% year-over-year to $5.6 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of roughly $5.44 billion.

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Here's How Ross Stores Stock is Poised Ahead of Q3 Earnings
ROST
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ROST's third-quarter fiscal 2025 results are likely to reflect gains from broad merchandise strength and value-focused demand despite tariff and inflation pressures.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q3 Release
ROST
Published: November 13, 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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DG vs. ROST: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
DG, ROST
Published: November 05, 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 companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Is It Worth Investing in Ross Stores (ROST) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
ROST
Published: October 22, 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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Will Ross Stores' Store Expansions and Other Initiatives Aid?
ROST
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ROST expands its footprint with 90 new openings in fiscal 2025, reinforcing its off-price model and driving comp growth.

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Will Ross Stores' Store-Expansion Strategy Help Boost Profitability?
ROST
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ROST expands with 40 new outlets, wrapping up its fiscal 2025 growth plan and fueling comps gains across key regions.

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DG or ROST: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
DG, ROST
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Retail - Discount Stores sector might want to consider either Dollar General (DG) or Ross Stores (ROST). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Ross Stores Tops Q2 Earnings Estimate, Expects Modest Pressures in Q3
ROST
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ROST beat second-quarter EPS estimates, aided by solid comps and stronger sales trends, though tariffs hit margins; third-quarter outlook signals modest pressure ahead.

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Ross Stores: A Solid Earnings Report For A Moderately Expensive Stock
ROST
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Ross Stores remains a high-quality business, but the stock continues to trade at a premium to my fair value estimate. Despite minimal share price decline since my last review, ROST has underperformed the S&P 500 over the same period. Recent Q2 earnings and updated free cash flow figures do not materially change my valuation outlook for the stock.

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Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
ROST
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 21, 2025 4:15 PM ET Company Participants Adam M. Orvos - Executive VP & CFO James G.

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Markets Close in the Red, but Off Session Lows
INTU, ROST, ZM
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

The Nasdaq shed another -90 points and is the underperformer among major indexes for the past week of trading.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates
ROST
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Ross Stores (ROST) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.59 per share a year ago.

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Ross Stores tops quarterly profit estimates as shoppers seek discount apparel
ROST
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Ross Stores on Thursday topped quarterly profit estimates and reinstated its annual earnings forecast, betting on demand for discounted apparel and accessories as tariffs raise retail prices during the holiday season.

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Ross Stores flash another sign that consumers are seeking discounts this fall
ROST
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Ross Stores joins TJ Maxx parent in seeing consumers flock to their discounted merchandise.

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Ross Stores Reports Mixed Q2 Results: EPS Beat, Revenues Miss
ROST
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Ross Stores, Inc. ROST released its second-quarter results after Thursday's closing bell. Here's a look at the details in the report.

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Ross Stores Q2 Earnings Upcoming: Will It Surprise Investors?
ROST
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

ROST expects Q2 sales to climb, but EPS may slip as tariffs, inflation and consumer pressures weigh on margins.

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Gear Up for Ross Stores (ROST) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
ROST
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of Ross Stores (ROST) for the quarter ended July 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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Ross Stores (ROST) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
ROST
Published: August 14, 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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Why Ross Stores (ROST) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
ROST
Published: August 07, 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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Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Retail and Wholesale Names
BKNG, ROST
Published: August 07, 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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About Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)

  • IPO Date 1985-08-08
  • Website https://www.rossstores.com
  • Industry Apparel - Retail
  • CEO 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.