Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$152.64 -3.53 (-2.26%)

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$152.51 -0.13 (-0.09%)

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Ross Stores - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
13

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ross Stores in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for ROST.

Consensus Price Target

$160.67
5.26% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ross Stores, the average price target is $160.67. The highest price target for ROST is $180.00, while the lowest price target for ROST is $130.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.26% from the current price of $152.64.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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ROST Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/5/24 to 10/5/25	1 Month Ago 9/5/24 to 9/5/25	3 Months Ago 7/7/24 to 7/7/25	1 Year Ago 10/6/23 to 10/5/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$160.67	$160.67	$158.94	$169.71
Forecasted Upside	5.26% Upside	6.44% Upside	21.54% Upside	16.57% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

ROST Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ROST Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Ross Stores Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Ross Stores	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.76	2.18	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.26% Upside	46.92% Upside	10.49% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ROST News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/27/2025	Weiss Ratings 0 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B-)
8/28/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Ike Boruchow 1 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight	$165.00 ➝ $175.00	+17.34%
8/22/2025	Cowen 1 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy
8/22/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alex Straton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$128.00 ➝ $130.00	-11.15%
8/22/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Altschwager Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$160.00 ➝ $170.00	+15.01%
8/22/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Boss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$156.00 ➝ $160.00	+8.75%
8/22/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jay Sole Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$144.00 ➝ $147.00	-0.25%
8/22/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Adrienne Yih Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$156.00 ➝ $164.00	+12.62%
8/18/2025	Telsey Advisory Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Dana Telsey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Perform	$150.00 ➝ $160.00	+8.89%
7/2/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Corey Tarlowe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$135.00 ➝ $150.00	+15.41%
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5/23/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Laura Champine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$175.00 ➝ $170.00	+30.80%
5/23/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Binetti Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$170.00 ➝ $160.00	+23.09%
4/3/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	P. Lejuez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$146.00	+10.30%
3/5/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Simeon Siegel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$168.00 ➝ $156.00	+13.89%
1/7/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	A. Sherman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$178.00 ➝ $165.00	+6.49%
11/22/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$180.00 ➝ $180.00	+21.81%
11/19/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$185.00 ➝ $177.00	+27.39%
8/23/2024	Gordon Haskett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	C. Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/23/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$170.00 ➝ $180.00	+18.02%
3/6/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$143.00 ➝ $163.00	+9.26%

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

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, October 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Ross Stores pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ross Stores
Bull Case

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

The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.56, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
Ross Stores, Inc. has a solid net margin of 9.60%, suggesting effective cost management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
The current stock price is around $147, reflecting positive market sentiment and potential for appreciation as the company continues to perform well.
With a return on equity of 37.37%, Ross Stores, Inc. demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity, which is attractive for investors looking for strong returns.
The company has a consistent dividend payout ratio of 25.71%, providing a reliable income stream for investors through dividends, which can be particularly appealing in uncertain market conditions.

Ross Stores
Bear Case

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

Despite a year-over-year revenue increase of 4.6%, the company’s revenue fell slightly short of analysts' expectations, which may raise concerns about future growth potential.
The EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.59, indicating a decline in earnings, which could signal challenges in maintaining profitability.
Analysts predict an EPS of 6.17 for the current fiscal year, which may not meet investor expectations if the company fails to achieve this target.
With a dividend yield of only 1.1%, the returns from dividends may not be sufficient for income-focused investors compared to other investment opportunities.
Institutional investors hold a significant 86.86% of the company's stock, which may limit the influence of retail investors and could lead to volatility if large shareholders decide to sell.

ROST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ross Stores is $160.67, with a high forecast of $180.00 and a low forecast of $130.00.
: 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ross Stores in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ROST shares.
: According to analysts, Ross Stores's stock has a predicted upside of 5.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Ross Stores has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cowen, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Telsey Advisory Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Ross Stores more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Ross Stores is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ROST compares to other companies.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Ross Stores - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Price Target

ROST Analyst Ratings Over Time

ROST Analyst Recommendations By Month

ROST Price Targets by Month

Ross Stores Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Ross Stores
Bull Case

Ross Stores
Bear Case

ROST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Ross Stores - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

ROST Analyst Ratings Over Time

ROST Analyst Recommendations By Month

ROST Price Targets by Month

Ross Stores Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Ross Stores Bull Case

Ross Stores Bear Case

ROST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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Ross Stores
Bull Case

Ross Stores
Bear Case