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Ross Stores Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:ROST)

$132.14
+1.76 (+1.35%)
(As of 12/1/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$130.15
$132.31
50-Day Range
$108.92
$132.14
52-Week Range
$99.00
$132.31
Volume
1.92 million shs
Average Volume
2.42 million shs
Market Capitalization
$45.01 billion
P/E Ratio
26.17
Dividend Yield
1.01%
Price Target
$130.70

Ross Stores MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.78 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.1% Downside
$130.70 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.21% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.57
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.16mentions of Ross Stores in the last 14 days
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.32 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.77%
From $5.36 to $5.83 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.49 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

53rd out of 205 stocks

Family Clothing Stores Industry

2nd out of 11 stocks


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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 primarily 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.

ROST Stock Price History

ROST Stock News Headlines

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Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Sets New 12-Month High at $132.08
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/29 Dividend
9/01/2023
Dividend Payable
9/29/2023
Last Earnings
11/16/2023
Today
12/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend
12/04/2023
Dividend Payable
12/29/2023
Fiscal Year End
1/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/27/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Family clothing stores
Sub-Industry
Apparel Retail
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ROST
CUSIP
77829610
Employees
101,000
Year Founded
1982

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$130.70
High Stock Price Target
$142.00
Low Stock Price Target
$84.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-1.1%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.78
Research Coverage
18 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.51 billion
Pretax Margin
11.53%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$18.70 billion
Cash Flow
$5.61 per share
Book Value
$13.45 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
333,843,000
Market Cap
$45.01 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.02

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Should I Buy Ross Stores Stock? ROST Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Ross Stores was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:32 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ross Stores, Inc.:

  • Ross Stores, Inc. operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores, which can attract budget-conscious consumers looking for discounted products.
  • The company has a strong presence in the United States with its Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brand names, providing a wide reach to potential customers.
  • Institutional investors, who currently own a significant portion of the stock, have shown confidence in Ross Stores, Inc., indicating potential growth prospects.
  • The company's focus on middle-income households and moderate-income households allows it to target a broad customer base, increasing its market potential.
  • Ross Stores, Inc. has a long-standing history since its incorporation in 1957, demonstrating stability and experience in the retail industry.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ross Stores, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The apparel retail industry is highly competitive, and Ross Stores, Inc. may face challenges in maintaining market share and profitability.
  • The company's performance is influenced by consumer spending patterns, which can be affected by economic downturns or changes in consumer preferences.
  • Recent developments, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, may have negatively affected the company's financial performance and could continue to pose risks in the future.
  • Investors should closely monitor the company's stock price and financial indicators to make informed investment decisions, as stock prices can fluctuate based on market conditions and investor sentiment.
  • The apparel retail industry is subject to fashion trends and changing consumer preferences, which may require Ross Stores, Inc. to adapt its product offerings to remain competitive.














ROST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ross Stores stock right now?

18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ross Stores in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ROST shares.
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What is Ross Stores' stock price target for 2024?

18 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Ross Stores' stock. Their ROST share price targets range from $84.00 to $142.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $130.70 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.1%.
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How have ROST shares performed in 2023?

Ross Stores' stock was trading at $116.07 at the start of the year. Since then, ROST stock has increased by 13.8% and is now trading at $132.14.
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When is Ross Stores' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 27th 2024.
View our ROST earnings forecast
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How were Ross Stores' earnings last quarter?

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 16th. The apparel retailer reported $1.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.22 by $0.11. The apparel retailer had revenue of $4.92 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.84 billion. Ross Stores had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 38.83% and a net margin of 8.75%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.00 EPS.
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How often does Ross Stores pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ross Stores?

Ross Stores announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.335 per share on Friday, December 29th. This represents a $1.34 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.01%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 4th.
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Is Ross Stores a good dividend stock?

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) pays an annual dividend of $1.34 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.01%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 26.53%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ROST will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.98% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for ROST.

How will Ross Stores' stock buyback program work?

Ross Stores announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Tuesday, March 1st 2022, which allows the company to repurchase $1,900,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Ross Stores issued on next quarter's earnings?

Ross Stores updated its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 16th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.56-$1.62 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.62. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ross Stores own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ross Stores investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Visa (V), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Starbucks (SBUX), Alibaba Group (BABA) and Walmart (WMT).

Who are Ross Stores' major shareholders?

Ross Stores' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Primecap Management Co. CA (3.20%), FMR LLC (2.52%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.46%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.30%), Morgan Stanley (1.26%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (1.21%). Insiders that own company stock include Barbara Rentler, Brian R Morrow, Brian R Morrow, George Orban, Jeffrey P Burrill, Michael Balmuth, Michael J Bush, Michael J Hartshorn, Michael K Kobayashi, Michael K Kobayashi and Travis Marquette.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Does Ross Stores have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Ross Stores: Retail Assurance Group Inc., Ross Distribution Company LLC, Ross Dress For Less Inc., Ross Merchandising Inc., and Ross Procurement Inc..
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This page (NASDAQ:ROST) was last updated on 12/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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