Ross Stores Stock Forecast, Price & News

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ross Stores a buy right now?

16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ross Stores in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Ross Stores stock.
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How has Ross Stores' stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Ross Stores' stock was trading at $98.65 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, ROST shares have increased by 1.2% and is now trading at $99.79.
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Are investors shorting Ross Stores?

Ross Stores saw a increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,280,000 shares, an increase of 19.6% from the November 30th total of 3,580,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,940,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.2 days. Approximately 1.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Ross Stores' next earnings date?

Ross Stores is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, March 1st 2022.
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How were Ross Stores' earnings last quarter?

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 18th. The apparel retailer reported $1.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.78 by $0.31. The apparel retailer earned $4.57 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.35 billion. Ross Stores had a net margin of 8.78% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 42.99%. The firm's revenue was up 21.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.02 EPS.
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How often does Ross Stores pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ross Stores?

Ross Stores declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 17th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 7th will be given a dividend of $0.285 per share on Friday, December 31st. This represents a $1.14 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.14%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 6th.
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Is Ross Stores a good dividend stock?

Ross Stores pays an annual dividend of $1.14 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.15%. Ross Stores has been increasing its dividend for 26 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Ross Stores is 25.39%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Ross Stores will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.07% next year. This indicates that Ross Stores will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Ross Stores' stock buyback program work?

Ross Stores announced that its board has approved a stock buyback plan on Thursday, May 20th 2021, which permits the company to repurchase $1,500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy up to 3.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

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

Ross Stores issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, December, 9th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $4.650-$4.750 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $4.510. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for ROST?

16 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Ross Stores' stock. Their forecasts range from $105.00 to $152.00. On average, they expect Ross Stores' stock price to reach $134.92 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 35.2% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Ross Stores' key executives?

Ross Stores' management team includes the following people:

• Barbara Rentler, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Michael J. Hartshorn, Group President, COO & Director
• Adam M. Orvos, Executive VP, Chief Financial & Accounting Officer
• Michael K. Kobayashi, President-Operations & Technology (LinkedIn Profile)
• Gary L. Cribb, Senior Group Executive VP-Stores & Loss Prevention

What is Barbara Rentler's approval rating as Ross Stores' CEO?

1,341 employees have rated Ross Stores CEO Barbara Rentler on Glassdoor.com. Barbara Rentler has an approval rating of 67% among Ross Stores' employees.

Who are some of Ross Stores' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Ross Stores include TJX Companies (TJX), Gap (GPS), Foot Locker (FL), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), Urban Outfitters (URBN), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Buckle (BKE), Guess? (GES), Children's Place (PLCE), Zumiez (ZUMZ), Designer Brands (DBI), Shoe Carnival (SCVL), Caleres (CAL), Genesco (GCO) and Chico's FAS (CHS).
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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).

What is Ross Stores' stock symbol?

Ross Stores trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ROST."

Who are Ross Stores' major shareholders?

Ross Stores' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Coho Partners Ltd. (0.71%), Fenimore Asset Management Inc. (0.47%), Nordea Investment Management AB (0.29%), LGT Capital Partners LTD. (0.23%), Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (0.16%) and Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (0.03%). Company insiders that own Ross Stores stock include Barbara Rentler, Brian R Morrow, Brian R Morrow, George Orban, Michael Balmuth, Michael J Hartshorn, Michael K Kobayashi, Michael K Kobayashi and Travis Marquette.
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Which major investors are selling Ross Stores stock?

ROST stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, Nordea Investment Management AB, AE Wealth Management LLC, Parallel Advisors LLC, FCF Advisors LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Royal London Asset Management Ltd., and IBM Retirement Fund. Company insiders that have sold Ross Stores company stock in the last year include Barbara Rentler, Brian R Morrow, George Orban, Michael Balmuth, Michael J Hartshorn, Michael K Kobayashi, and Travis Marquette.
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Which major investors are buying Ross Stores stock?

ROST stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Coho Partners Ltd., Cutler Group LP, QV Investors Inc., Pendal Group Ltd, DNB Asset Management AS, Gilbert & Cook Inc., First Hawaiian Bank, and Exchange Traded Concepts LLC.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Ross Stores' stock price today?

One share of ROST stock can currently be purchased for approximately $99.79.

How much money does Ross Stores make?

Ross Stores has a market capitalization of $35.26 billion and generates $12.53 billion in revenue each year. The apparel retailer earns $85.38 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.49 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Ross Stores have?

Ross Stores employs 93,700 workers across the globe.

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..

When was Ross Stores founded?

Ross Stores was founded in 1982.

What is Ross Stores' official website?

The official website for Ross Stores is www.rossstores.com.

Where are Ross Stores' headquarters?

Ross Stores is headquartered at 5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA, 94568.

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, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 925-965-4181.