Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, Ross Stores (ROST) trades at $225.53, up 50.0% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $147.49 to $257.00; the price is 12.2% below that high. It is 12.2% below its all-time high of $257.00, reached in August 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +300.1%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 3.2% above its 200-day average of $218.51, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 19.7% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 27.3 and a dividend yield of 0.79%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Ross Stores (ROST) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/rost
Where it trades today
trading 71% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Ross Stores (ROST) is 12.2% below its all-time high of $257.00, reached in August 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +300.1%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- ROST trades at 27.3x earnings, well above the consumer cyclical average of 20.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 19.7%, below the sector norm of 26.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- Relative performance versus AMZN, TSLA, HD matters here because leadership inside consumer cyclical rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- ROST is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in ROST.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AMZN, TSLA, HD start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for ROST come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for ROST. Last refresh: Oct 8, 2026, 10:10 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What Ross Stores does
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. was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.
What analysts expect
ROST carries a buy consensus from 18 analysts, with an average price target of $270.56 versus $225.53 today (+20.0%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
ROST generated $24.51B in trailing revenue (13.3% year over year), with a 10.8% net margin, and $2.00B of free cash flow, against $451.03M of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22.75B | $6.30B | $2.71B | $2.15B | $6.66 | $2.21B |
| 2025 | $21.13B | $5.87B | $2.59B | $2.09B | $6.36 | $1.64B |
| 2024 | $20.38B | $5.58B | $2.31B | $1.87B | $5.59 | $1.75B |
| 2023 | $18.70B | $4.75B | $1.99B | $1.51B | $4.40 | $1.04B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
ROST is in 9 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLY: 2.08% of the fund, holding #9 of 47.
Famous investors who hold it
ROST is in the latest 13F of 1 of the 15 famous investors we follow. Renaissance Technologies (Founded by Jim Simons) holds the most of it: 0.18% of the portfolio, position #112 of 2,931, as of Q2 2026.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
ROST beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$259.92$2.80TWhat the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 4.7% below its 50-day average and 3.2% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 40 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $229.07 (+1.6%), the nearest floor $223.12 (-1.1%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is ROST a good investment in 2026?
Ross Stores trades at a P/E ratio of 27.3, with medium volatility (19.7% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.
What is the risk level of ROST?
Based on 30-day volatility of 19.7%, ROST has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.84 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does ROST pay dividends?
Yes, Ross Stores has a dividend yield of 0.79%.
How far is ROST from its all-time high?
Ross Stores is 12.2% below its all-time high of $257.00, reached in August 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +300.1%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold ROST?
9 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Ross Stores. The largest weights: XLY (2.08%), JEPI (1.33%), QQQ (0.32%), QQQM (0.31%) and VTV (0.27%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to October 1, 2026.
How much of VOO is ROST?
0.11%, as of August 31, 2026: ROST is holding #161 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $1.11 in Ross Stores.
Which famous investors own ROST?
Renaissance Technologies (0.18% of Founded by Jim Simons's 13F), according to their latest Form 13F filings with the SEC (Q2 2026). A 13F lists US long positions 45 days after the quarter ends, so it can be out of date.
What is the analyst price target for ROST?
The average analyst price target for Ross Stores (ROST) is $270.56 based on 18 analyst estimates, about 20.0% above the current price of $225.53. The published range runs from $187.00 to $310.00.
How much revenue does ROST generate?
Ross Stores reported $24.51B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 13.3% year over year. Net margin sits at 10.8%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare ROST with anything
Five years side by side: what $10,000 became, how far each fell, whether they move together.