NASDAQ:ROST Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Price, News & Analysis $140.91 -0.20 (-0.14%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$140.42▼$142.5150-Day Range$131.51▼$151.7352-Week Range$108.35▼$153.06Volume1.85 million shsAverage Volume2.13 million shsMarket Capitalization$47.00 billionP/E Ratio23.76Dividend Yield1.04%Price Target$159.06 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Ross Stores alerts: Email Address Ross Stores MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.82 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside12.9% Upside$159.06 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.16% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.57Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.03Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$130,206 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth9.21%From $5.97 to $6.52 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.86 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector13th out of 201 stocksFamily Clothing Stores Industry1st out of 11 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingRoss Stores has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.82, and is based on 14 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageRoss Stores has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Ross Stores' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.16% of the float of Ross Stores has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverRoss Stores has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ross Stores has recently decreased by 16.48%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldRoss Stores pays a meaningful dividend of 1.04%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthRoss Stores does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ross Stores is 24.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Ross Stores will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.55% next year. This indicates that Ross Stores will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Ross Stores' dividend. Previous Next 2.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreRoss Stores has received a 0.87% net impact score from Upright. Ross Stores seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Meaning & joy". The positive contribution in the "Meaning & joy" impact category is mostly driven by its "Physical retail of clothing at a discount store", "Physical retail of shoes at a discount store", and "Physical retail of pet products at a discount store" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Ross Stores is -2.57. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentRoss Stores has a news sentiment score of 1.03. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Ross Stores this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 15 people have searched for ROST on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -12% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows15 people have added Ross Stores to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ross Stores insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $130,206.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.10% of the stock of Ross Stores is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.86% of the stock of Ross Stores is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Ross Stores' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ross Stores are expected to grow by 9.21% in the coming year, from $5.97 to $6.52 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ross Stores is 23.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.27.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ross Stores is 23.76, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 19.42.Price to Earnings Growth RatioRoss Stores has a PEG Ratio of 2.47. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioRoss Stores has a P/B Ratio of 9.74. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Ross Stores' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss RatingsNvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion PivotNvidia recently added $277 billion in market cap … IN ONE DAY.Find out details on these three critical Nvidia partners immediately. About Ross Stores Stock (NASDAQ:ROST)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 in the United States. 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 to middle income households; and dd's DISCOUNTS stores sell its products at department and discount stores for households with moderate income. Ross Stores, Inc. was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.Read More ROST Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ROST Stock News HeadlinesJuly 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comTop 3 Retail Stocks Defying the Earnings Trend: AEO, PLAY, ROSTOne of the most closely watched economic indicators is the monthly report on retail sales. In June 2024, the May numbers were reported.July 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comTop 3 Retail Stocks Defying the Earnings Trend: AEO, PLAY, ROST (ROST)The broader retail sector is under pressure, but these three retail stocks are beating earnings estimates and continue to issue bullish forecastsJuly 27, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Nvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion PivotNvidia recently added $277 billion in market cap … IN ONE DAY.July 24 at 8:54 PM | msn.comRoss Stores (ROST) Stock Moves -1.18%: What You Should KnowJuly 22, 2024 | msn.comRoss Stores stays aggressive with its store growth planJuly 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comROSS STORES OPENS 24 NEW LOCATIONSJuly 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSS STORES OPENS 24 NEW LOCATIONSJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comRoss Stores (ROST) Stock Moves -0.85%: What You Should KnowJuly 27, 2024 | American Hartford Gold Group (Ad)Prepare for a Recession Unlike Any OtherDave Ramsey Is Dangerously Wrong And Here’s Why>> Asked whether we’re on the cusp of a US Dollar crash, Dave Ramsey made a stunning miscalculation while live on air: “Am I worried about this? Absolutely not.” Frankly, I've never seen someone so confident in being wrong… Because what’s happening to the US Dollar is not something you should “keep an eye on”… But instead, is an imminent threat you should get ahead of right NOW.June 28, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Smartest Retail Stocks to Buy With $300 Right NowJune 7, 2024 | stocknews.com3 Retail Stock Buys for a Balanced PortfolioMay 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRoss Stores promises 850 new jobs at $450 million warehouse near Greensboro, NCMay 28, 2024 | nasdaq.comRoss Stores Outperforms Q2 Expectations and Raises GuidanceMay 28, 2024 | fool.com2 Discount Retailer Stocks That Could Make You a MillionaireMay 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comRoss Stores: Insights From Q1 2024 Earnings (Rating Upgrade)May 25, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comRoss Stores (ROST) Receives a Hold from UBSMay 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comRoss Stores: Strong Q1 Performance and Positive Outlook Justify Buy RatingMay 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Ross Stores on Strong Performance and Positive OutlookSee More Headlines Receive ROST Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ross Stores and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/23/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend6/11/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/15/2024Fiscal Year End1/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Family clothing stores Sub-IndustryApparel Retail Current SymbolNASDAQ:ROST CUSIP77829610 CIK745732 Webwww.rossstores.com Phone(925) 965-4400Fax925-965-4181Employees108,000Year Founded1982Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$159.06 High Stock Price Target$176.00 Low Stock Price Target$135.00 Potential Upside/Downside+12.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.82 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.93 Trailing P/E Ratio23.76 Forward P/E Ratio23.60 P/E Growth2.49Net Income$1.87 billion Net Margins9.60% Pretax Margin12.64% Return on Equity42.24% Return on Assets13.96% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.31 Current Ratio1.54 Quick Ratio1.03 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$20.38 billion Price / Sales2.31 Cash Flow$6.76 per share Price / Cash Flow20.85 Book Value$14.47 per share Price / Book9.74Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares333,580,000Free Float326,570,000Market Cap$47.00 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.08 Social Links 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael Balmuth (Age 73)Executive Chairman of the Board Comp: $10.13MMs. Barbara Rentler (Age 67)Vice Chairman & CEO Comp: $7.39MMr. Michael J. Hartshorn (Age 56)Group President, COO & Director Comp: $4.21MMr. Adam M. Orvos (Age 59)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $2.1MMr. Stephen Brinkley (Age 51)President of Operations Comp: $1.71MMr. Michael K. Kobayashi (Age 60)President & Chief Capability Officer Comp: $1.17MMr. Jeffrey P. Burrill (Age 54)Senior VP, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Connie KaoGroup Vice President of Investor & Media RelationsMr. Ken JewGroup Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryMr. Ken CaruanaExecutive VP of Strategy, Marketing & Human ResourcesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsTJX CompaniesNYSE:TJXGAPNYSE:GPSAbercrombie & FitchNYSE:ANFUrban OutfittersNASDAQ:URBNAmerican Eagle OutfittersNYSE:AEOView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsKintegral Advisory LLCBought 87 shares on 7/27/2024Ownership: 0.001%Rosenberg Matthew HamiltonBought 199 shares on 7/27/2024Ownership: 0.000%State of Michigan Retirement SystemSold 400 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.028%Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Sold 379 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.004%Checchi Capital Advisers LLCBought 86 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Ross Stores Stock? ROST Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ross Stores, Inc.: Ross Stores reported strong quarterly earnings with $1.46 EPS, surpassing the consensus estimate by $0.11, indicating financial strength and potential growth. The company has a solid return on equity of 42.24%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits. Ross Stores initiated a share buyback program allowing the repurchase of $2.10 billion in outstanding shares, signaling confidence in the company's value and potential for future growth. The quarterly dividend of $0.3675 per share provides investors with a steady income stream and a dividend yield of 0.98%, enhancing the total return on investment. Analysts have given Ross Stores a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $156.58, indicating positive sentiment and potential upside for investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ross Stores, Inc. for these reasons: Ross Stores was downgraded by analysts from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating, which may indicate concerns about future growth prospects or market challenges. The stock price has been fluctuating, with recent trading at $149.25, potentially indicating volatility and uncertainty in the market sentiment towards the company. Insider transactions, such as the sale of shares by key executives, could raise questions about insider confidence in the company's future performance or valuation. While the company has a strong dividend payout ratio of 24.79%, investors should consider the sustainability of dividend payments in relation to future earnings and cash flow. Market analysts have issued a mix of hold and buy ratings, suggesting differing opinions on the company's future prospects and potential risks involved in investing. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, July 5, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ross Stores pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. ROST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ROST shares performed this year? Ross Stores' stock was trading at $138.39 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ROST stock has increased by 1.8% and is now trading at $140.91. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Ross Stores' earnings last quarter? Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 23rd. The apparel retailer reported $1.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.35 by $0.11. The company's revenue was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. How will Ross Stores' stock buyback program work? Ross Stores' board approved a share buyback plan on Tuesday, March 5th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $2,100,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 4.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued. What is Barbara Rentler's approval rating as Ross Stores' CEO? 1,341 employees have rated Ross Stores Chief Executive Officer Barbara Rentler on Glassdoor.com. Barbara Rentler has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees. Does Ross Stores have any subsidiaries? Ross Stores subsidiaries include Retail Assurance Group Inc., Ross Distribution Company LLC, Ross Dress For Less Inc., Ross Merchandising Inc., and Ross Procurement Inc.. Who are Ross Stores' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Ross Stores include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.87%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.23%), Boston Trust Walden Corp (0.21%) and LGT Capital Partners LTD. (0.20%). Insiders that own company stock include Barbara Rentler, Michael J Hartshorn, Brian R Morrow, Michael K Kobayashi, Michael J Bush, Jeffrey P Burrill, Larree M Renda and Patricia H Mueller. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Ross Stores? Shares of ROST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Ross Stores own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ross Stores investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Visa (V) and Cisco Systems (CSCO). 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