Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$245.36 +0.40 (+0.16%)

Closing price 08/14/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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$244.94 -0.43 (-0.17%)

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Ross Stores - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 21 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
15

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 15 have given a buy rating for ROST.

Consensus Price Target

$240.00
-2.18% Downside

According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ross Stores, the average price target is $240.00. The highest price target for ROST is $290.00, while the lowest price target for ROST is $174.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.18% from the current price of $245.36.

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 8/15/25 to 8/15/26	1 Month Ago 7/16/25 to 7/16/26	3 Months Ago 5/17/25 to 5/17/26	1 Year Ago 8/15/24 to 8/15/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	15 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$240.00	$233.18	$213.29	$159.06
Forecasted Upside	-2.18% Downside	0.20% Upside	0.26% Upside	8.25% 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	Consumer Discretionary Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.71	2.21	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-2.18% Downside	148.56% Upside	11.05% 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
8/14/2026	Telsey Advisory Group 2 of 5 stars	Dana Telsey 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform	$265.00 ➝ $280.00	+14.07%
8/5/2026	Morgan Stanley 4 of 5 stars		Set Target		$231.00	-9.08%
8/4/2026	Zacks Research 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/6/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B)
6/23/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ike Boruchow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$245.00	+3.39%
6/10/2026	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	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
5/26/2026	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	$242.00 ➝ $260.00	+10.73%
5/22/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Civello Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$270.00 ➝ $290.00	+25.35%
5/22/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$257.00	+10.66%
5/22/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$270.00	+24.32%
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5/22/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform	$230.00	-0.79%
5/22/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Lejuez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$261.00 ➝ $270.00	+16.48%
5/18/2026	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	$248.00 ➝ $251.00	+18.02%
4/27/2026	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$290.00	+28.09%
12/17/2025	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	Set Target		$200.00	+9.65%
12/4/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
12/1/2025	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	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$205.00	+15.52%
11/21/2025	Evercore 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	Boost Target	Outperform	$175.00 ➝ $195.00	+21.50%
11/21/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lorraine Hutchinson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$175.00 ➝ $200.00	+24.61%
10/31/2025	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
10/14/2025	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Drbul Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral
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%
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%
8/23/2024	Gordon Haskett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Chuck Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy

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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 Tuesday, August 11, 2026. 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.:

Ross Stores, Inc. reported a significant year-over-year revenue increase of over 20%, indicating strong business growth and consumer demand.
The company has a robust earnings per share (EPS) forecast, with analysts expecting it to reach approximately 7.74 for the current fiscal year, suggesting potential profitability.
With a recent quarterly dividend of $0.445 per share, Ross Stores, Inc. offers a consistent return to shareholders, reflecting its commitment to returning value.
The stock has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.
The current stock price is around $233, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's growth trajectory.

Ross Stores
Bear Case

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

The company's payout ratio is approximately 24.86%, which, while sustainable, may limit the potential for future dividend increases.
Despite strong revenue growth, the retail sector can be volatile, and economic downturns may impact consumer spending at discount retailers like Ross Stores, Inc.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings on the stock, indicating a cautious outlook that could affect investor confidence.
Competition in the off-price retail sector is intense, and market dynamics could pressure margins and profitability.
While the stock has performed well, any significant market corrections could lead to a decline in stock price, impacting investor returns.

ROST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ross Stores is $240.00, with a high forecast of $290.00 and a low forecast of $174.00.

21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ross Stores in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ROST shares.

According to analysts, Ross Stores's stock has a predicted downside of -2.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Ross Stores's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Ross Stores has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Sanford C. Bernstein, Telsey Advisory Group, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Ross Stores more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Ross Stores is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ROST compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:ROST) was last updated on 8/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Forecast & Price Target