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Ross Stores(NASDAQ) ROST

Market Cap$73.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1985)+55,857%
5 Year+111%
1 Year+52%
1 Month-9%
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Ross Stores last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 230.692026-09-04
Ross Stores stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.94%USD 228.552026-08-28
1 month-8.9%USD 253.222026-08-05
3 month+0.34%USD 229.922026-06-05
Year to date+28.59%USD 179.412025-12-31
1 year+52.34%USD 151.442025-09-04
3 year+96.6%USD 117.342023-09-05
5 year+110.76%USD 109.462021-09-03
Since inception+55,857.08%USD 0.411985-11-15

Ross Stores Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$73.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$24.51B

Net Income (TTM)

$2.66B

EPS (TTM)

$8.28

P/E Ratio

27.87

Dividend

$1.70

Beta (Volatility)

0.89 (Low)

Price

$230.69

Volume

1,381,717.286

Open

$231.34

Previous Close

$230.69

Daily Range

$230.06 - $233.45

52-Week Range

$143.39 - $257.00

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 19, 2026

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About Ross Stores

Ross Stores, Inc. sells name-brand clothes and home goods at low prices. It helps families save money on fashion, shoes, and decor. The company runs stores where shoppers find deals every day.

What's in the Stores?

  • Home Accents: Bedding, furniture, and kitchenware for various household needs; represents 24% of sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • Ladies Apparel: Clothing and fashion items for women; accounted for 23% of sales in the three-month period ended August 1, 2026.
  • Men's Clothing: Assortment of branded and designer apparel for men; made up 16% of sales during the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • Accessories and Jewelry: Fashion additions, fine jewelry, and beauty products; contributed 15% of sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • Footwear: Branded shoes for the entire family; represented 13% of sales in the three-month period ended August 1, 2026.

Growing the Store Footprint

  • Opened 47 new stores during the second quarter of fiscal 2026, including 35 Ross locations and 12 dd's DISCOUNTS.
  • Increased the annual store opening plan to approximately 115 new locations for fiscal 2026.
  • Repurchased 2.9 million shares of common stock for $637.5 million during the first half of fiscal 2026.
  • Expanded the store network to 2,328 total locations across 44 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Buying Strategy and Network

The company uses a packaway strategy by purchasing merchandise to store in warehouses for release during later seasons. This inventory accounted for 36% of total stock as of August 1, 2026, allowing the business to offer consistent bargains.

The Latest Financial Figures

  • Net sales reached $6,265 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up 13% year over year.
  • Comparable store sales, which measure performance at stores open 14 months or longer, increased 10% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • Operating income rose to $1,104 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, which included a $253 million tariff refund.
  • Market capitalization reached $79.9 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up 80.1% year over year.

Bottom Line

Ross has evolved from a regional retailer into the largest off-price apparel chain in the United States. Its focus on value and store expansion continues to broaden its reach to diverse households.

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Industry

Specialty Retail

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

111,000

CEO

James Grant Conroy, MBA

Website

www.rossstores.com

Headquarters

Dublin California, CA 94568-7579, US

ROST Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

29.89%

Operating Margin

13.75%

Net Income Margin

10.85%

Return on Equity

42.34%

Return on Capital

23.75%

Return on Assets

16.64%

Earnings Yield

3.59%

Dividend Yield

0.74%

Payout Ratio

20.63%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$73.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

319.45M

Volume

1.38M

Avg. Volume

2.80M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$7.33B

Operating Income

$3.37B

EBITDA

$4.10B

Operating Cash Flow

$3.66B

Capital Expenditure

-$870.39M

Free Cash Flow

$2.79B

Cash & ST Invst.

$4.31B

Total Debt

$4.74B

Ross Stores Performance Analysis

Ross Stores annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-01-31USD 18,695,829,000-1.2%
20242024-01-31USD 20,376,941,0009.0%
20252025-01-31USD 21,129,219,0003.7%
20262026-01-31USD 22,750,559,0007.7%
Ross Stores sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-11-011.3%
Q42026-01-3118.5%
Q12026-05-02-9.4%
Q22026-08-014.2%
Ross Stores annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-01-31USD 4.38-10.1%
20242024-01-31USD 5.5626.8%
20252025-01-31USD 6.3213.7%
20262026-01-31USD 6.614.7%
Ross Stores sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-11-011.3%
Q42026-01-3126.6%
Q12026-05-021.0%
Q22026-08-0131.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$6.26B

+13.3%

Gross Profit

$2.12B

+38.8%

Gross Margin

33.83%

N/A

Market Cap

$73.69BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$663.92K

N/A

Employees

111,000

N/A

Net Income

$851.30M

+67.6%

EBITDA

$1.17B

+31.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$4.31B

+12.0%

Total Debt

$4.74B

-6.5%

Accounts Receivable

$248.14M

+17.9%

Inventory

$3.09B

+18.4%

Long Term Debt

$3.75B

-2.8%

Short Term Debt

$993.76M

-18.2%

Return on Assets

16.64%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

30.37%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$624.50M

+33.8%

Operating Cash Flow

$875.76M

+31.0%

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Questions About ROST

What is the current price of Ross Stores?

Ross Stores is trading at $230.69 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Ross Stores?

Over the past 52 weeks, Ross Stores has traded between $143.39 and $257.00.

How much debt does Ross Stores have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Ross Stores reported total debt of $4.74B.

How much cash does Ross Stores have on hand?

Ross Stores reported $4.31B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Ross Stores’s dividend yield?

Ross Stores currently has a dividend yield of 0.74%.

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