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. It primarily offers 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 regular prices to customers from households with moderate income. As of July 23, 2018, it operated 1,453 locations in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam; and 227 dd's DISCOUNTS stores in 17 states. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Family clothing stores
Sub-IndustryApparel Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNASDAQ:ROST
CUSIP77829610
Phone925-965-4400
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.10
Current Ratio1.71
Quick Ratio0.85
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio29.03
Forward P/E Ratio23.65
P/E Growth2.36
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$14.13 billion
Price / Sales2.56
Cash Flow$4.1753 per share
Price / Cash23.22
Book Value$8.53 per share
Price / Book11.37
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.34
Net Income$1.36 billion
Net Margins10.41%
Return on Equity47.56%
Return on Assets24.76%
Miscellaneous
Employees82,700
Outstanding Shares373,370,000
Market Cap$36.19 billion
Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ross Stores' stock symbol?
Ross Stores trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ROST."
How often does Ross Stores pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ross Stores?
Ross Stores declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 22nd. Investors of record on Thursday, September 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.225 per share on Friday, September 28th. This represents a $0.90 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 12th. View Ross Stores' Dividend History.
How will Ross Stores' stock buyback program work?
Ross Stores announced that its board has approved a share buyback plan on Wednesday, March 7th 2018, which permits the company to buyback $200,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Ross Stores' earnings last quarter?
Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) announced its earnings results on Thursday, August, 23rd. The apparel retailer reported $1.04 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.01 by $0.03. The apparel retailer had revenue of $3.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.66 billion. Ross Stores had a net margin of 10.41% and a return on equity of 47.56%. The firm's revenue was up 8.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.82 EPS. View Ross Stores' Earnings History.
When is Ross Stores' next earnings date?
What guidance has Ross Stores issued on next quarter's earnings?
Ross Stores issued an update on its fourth quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 23rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.02-1.07 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.09. Ross Stores also updated its Q3 guidance to $0.84-0.88 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for ROST?
26 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Ross Stores' stock. Their forecasts range from $73.00 to $106.00. On average, they expect Ross Stores' share price to reach $95.0870 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.9%. View Analyst Price Targets for Ross Stores.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Ross Stores?
26 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ross Stores in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Ross Stores.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Ross Stores stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Ross Stores stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Ross Stores surpassed the industry in the past year given positive record of earnings and sales surprises in the trailing eight quarters. In first-quarter fiscal 2017, both the top and bottom lines beat estimates and improved year over year. Earnings gained from ongoing success in delivering broad assortments of compelling bargains to value-focused customers. The company’s commitment toward better price management, merchandise initiatives, cost containment and store expansion plan also bodes well. However, the company provided a softer-than-expected view for fiscal second quarter due to higher packaway costs and the impact of competitive wage and benefit-related investments. Moreover, higher freight costs due to significant rise in market rates stemming from tight capacity, driver shortages, increased regulation and stronger economy, have been hurting Ross Stores for over a year now. The company expects this to persist throughout fiscal 2018." (7/23/2018)
- 2. Guggenheim analysts commented, "We view the comp as solid in light of unfavorable weather in the period (mgmt. estimates over a 1% point negative impact), which has impacted many retailers in our coverage. Off-price remains one of our favored industries given its positive traffic, market share gains, and strong CF generation. The company noted ample supply/buying opportunities. We remain BUY-rated. ROST reported 1Q18 EPS of $1.11, above our estimate of $1.07, including a better- than-expected 3% comp sales increase (vs. our +2.5% estimate, despite unfavorable weather). The comp sales increase in the quarter included solid traffic gains. Higher basket size also contributed to the increase, led by units (AUR down). Sales increased 9% to $3.6bn. Gross margin improved 20bps (vs. our +25bps estimate), and SG&A expense deleveraged 25bps (better than our 60bps estimate), resulting in ~10bps op." (5/24/2018)
Who are some of Ross Stores' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Ross Stores include TJX Companies (TJX), Viacom, Inc. Class A (VIA), Nordstrom (JWN), GAP (GPS), Urban Outfitters (URBN), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), Childrens Place (PLCE), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Buckle (BKE), Lands' End (LE), Destination XL Group (DXLG), Stein Mart (SMRT) and Stage Stores (SSI).
Who are Ross Stores' key executives?
Ross Stores' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael Balmuth, Exec. Chairman (Age 67)
- Ms. Barbara Rentler, CEO & Director (Age 61)
- Mr. Michael B. O'Sullivan, Pres, COO & Director (Age 54)
- Mr. Michael J. Hartshorn, Exec. VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 50)
- Mr. Bernard Brautigan, Pres of Merchandising- Ross Dress for Less (Age 53)
Has Ross Stores been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about ROST stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. The research firm scores the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Ross Stores earned a news impact score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also gave media headlines about the apparel retailer an impact score of 46.57 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future. View Recent Headlines for Ross Stores.
Who are Ross Stores' major shareholders?
Ross Stores' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.95%), FMR LLC (6.23%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.42%), Northern Trust Corp (1.24%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.21%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.21%). Company insiders that own Ross Stores stock include Barbara Rentler, Bernard G Brautigan, Brian R Morrow, Gregory L Quesnel, James S Fassio, John G Call, Lisa R Panattoni, Michael Balmuth, Michael J Bush, Michael J Hartshorn, Norman A Ferber and Sharon D Garrett. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Ross Stores.
Which major investors are selling Ross Stores stock?
ROST stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Flossbach Von Storch AG, Dividend Assets Capital LLC, BlackRock Inc., Bank of Montreal Can, Westpac Banking Corp and State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Company insiders that have sold Ross Stores company stock in the last year include Barbara Rentler, Bernard G Brautigan, Brian R Morrow, James S Fassio, Lisa R Panattoni, Michael Balmuth, Michael J Bush, Michael J Hartshorn, Norman A Ferber and Sharon D Garrett. View Insider Buying and Selling for Ross Stores.
Which major investors are buying Ross Stores stock?
ROST stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Voya Investment Management LLC, Marshall Wace LLP, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Jennison Associates LLC, Unigestion Holding SA, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Wells Fargo & Company MN and Worldquant Millennium Quantitative Strategies LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Ross Stores.
How do I buy shares of Ross Stores?
Shares of ROST can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Ross Stores' stock price today?
One share of ROST stock can currently be purchased for approximately $96.95.
How big of a company is Ross Stores?
Ross Stores has a market capitalization of $36.19 billion and generates $14.13 billion in revenue each year. The apparel retailer earns $1.36 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.34 on an earnings per share basis. Ross Stores employs 82,700 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Ross Stores?
Ross Stores' mailing address is 5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA, 94568. The apparel retailer can be reached via phone at 925-965-4400 or via email at [email protected]
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