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NASDAQ:ROST

Ross Stores - ROST Stock Forecast, Price & News

$100.63
-0.70 (-0.69%)
(As of 03/27/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$100.46
$101.99
50-Day Range
$100.63
$120.71
52-Week Range
$69.24
$122.44
Volume
1.88 million shs
Average Volume
2.33 million shs
Market Capitalization
$34.65 billion
P/E Ratio
22.92
Dividend Yield
1.33%
Price Target
$120.35

Ross Stores MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.87 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.6% Upside
$120.35 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.54% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.57
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.97mentions of Ross Stores in the last 14 days
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.31 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.16%
From $4.92 to $5.42 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.86 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

11th out of 210 stocks

Family Clothing Stores Industry

1st out of 11 stocks


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About Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Stock

Ross Stores, Inc. engages in the operation of off-price retail apparel and home accessories stores. Its products include branded and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions through the Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands. The company was founded by Stuart G. Moldaw in 1957 and is headquartered in Dublin, CA.

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ROST Stock News Headlines

How Did Macy’s Buck the Retail Trend and Raise 2023 Forecasts? (ROST)
Retail department store chain Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) stock spiked on its Q4 2022 earnings beat and subsequent guidance raise for full-year 2023. The headline
Margin Compression. What’s it Mean for Your Retail Stocks? (ROST)
By now you’ve probably heard the term “margin compression” numerous times in the news and headlines. It’s an all too familiar term echoed by retailers
"Prepare for Five Years of Famine"
Market Wizard who predicted all indexes would be negative in 2022 shares shocking new forecast
MarketBeat Week in Review – 2/27 - 3/3 (ROST)
As you'll see, this week the MarketBeat analysts were laser focused on dividend stocks which are a time-honored way to ride out market volatility
Here’s Why Ross Could Soon Be Hitting All Time Highs
There are signs suggesting there's plenty of money on the sidelines that isn't slow about buying into the longer term opportunity at Ross.
Ross Stores: No Discounts For Investors
Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Stock Rating Upgraded by Loop Capital
"Prepare for Five Years of Famine"
Market Wizard who predicted all indexes would be negative in 2022 shares shocking new forecast
ROSS STORES OPENS 19 NEW LOCATIONS
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ROST Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/30 Dividend
12/05/2022
Dividend Payable
12/30/2022
Last Earnings
2/28/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend
3/13/2023
Today
3/28/2023
Dividend Payable
3/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/18/2023
Fiscal Year End
1/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Family clothing stores
Sub-Industry
Apparel Retail
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ROST
CUSIP
77829610
Employees
100,000
Year Founded
1982

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$120.35
High Stock Price Forecast
$139.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$70.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+19.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.87
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.51 billion
Pretax Margin
10.63%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$18.70 billion
Cash Flow
$5.50 per share
Book Value
$12.45 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
337,828,000
Market Cap
$34.65 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.98

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Key Executives

  • Barbara RentlerBarbara Rentler
    Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Michael J. Hartshorn
    Group President, COO & Director
  • Michael K. KobayashiMichael K. Kobayashi
    President & Chief Capability Officer
  • Adam M. Orvos
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Jeffrey Burrill
    Chief Accounting Officer, Senior VP & Controller













ROST Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ross Stores stock right now?

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ross Stores in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" ROST shares.
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What is Ross Stores' stock price forecast for 2023?

15 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Ross Stores' shares. Their ROST share price forecasts range from $70.00 to $139.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $120.35 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.6% from the stock's current price.
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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 shares have decreased by 13.3% and is now trading at $100.63.
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Are investors shorting Ross Stores?

Ross Stores saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,200,000 shares, an increase of 29.7% from the February 28th total of 4,010,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,270,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.3 days. Currently, 1.5% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is Ross Stores' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 18th 2023.
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How were Ross Stores' earnings last quarter?

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 28th. The apparel retailer reported $1.31 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.23 by $0.08. The apparel retailer earned $5.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.14 billion. Ross Stores had a net margin of 8.09% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 36.40%. Ross Stores's revenue for the quarter was up 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.04 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 Tuesday, February 28th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 14th will be given a dividend of $0.335 per share on Friday, March 31st. This represents a $1.34 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.33%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 13th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.31.
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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 1.32%. 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 30.52%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ROST will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.72% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Ross Stores' stock buyback program work?

Ross Stores declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback program on Tuesday, March 1st 2022, which authorizes the company to repurchase $1,900,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually a sign 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 first quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 28th. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.99-$1.05 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.18. 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).

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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (13.61%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.10%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.54%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.54%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.45%) and Morgan Stanley (1.38%). Insiders that own company stock include Barbara Rentler, Brian R Morrow, Brian R Morrow, George Orban, 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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What is Ross Stores' stock price today?

One share of ROST stock can currently be purchased for approximately $100.63.

How much money does Ross Stores make?

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) has a market capitalization of $34.65 billion and generates $18.70 billion in revenue each year. The apparel retailer earns $1.51 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.39 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Ross Stores have?

The company employs 100,000 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..
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How can I contact Ross Stores?

Ross Stores' mailing address is 5130 HACIENDA DRIVE, DUBLIN CA, 94568. The official website for the company is www.rossstores.com. The apparel retailer can be reached via phone at (925) 965-4400, via email at investor.relations1@ros.com, or via fax at 925-965-4181.

This page (NASDAQ:ROST) was last updated on 3/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff