NASDAQ:ROST Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Price, News & Analysis $153.95 +6.25 (+4.23%) (As of 08/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$152.10▼$157.8550-Day Range$136.06▼$153.9552-Week Range$108.35▼$157.85Volume3.17 million shsAverage Volume1.86 million shsMarket Capitalization$51.35 billionP/E Ratio25.96Dividend Yield0.95%Price Target$161.13 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Ross Stores alerts: Email Address Ross Stores MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.81 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.7% Upside$161.13 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.93% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.57Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.73Based on 21 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$130,206 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth9.21%From $5.97 to $6.52 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.42 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector43rd out of 193 stocksFamily Clothing Stores Industry2nd out of 10 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingRoss Stores has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.81, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageRoss Stores has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Ross Stores' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.93% of the float of Ross Stores has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverRoss Stores has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ross Stores has recently decreased by 19.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldRoss Stores has a dividend yield of 1.00%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthRoss Stores does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ross Stores is 24.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Ross Stores will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.55% next year. This indicates that Ross Stores will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Ross Stores' dividend. Previous Next 2.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreRoss Stores has received a 0.87% net impact score from Upright. Ross Stores seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Meaning & joy". The positive contribution in the "Meaning & joy" impact category is mostly driven by its "Physical retail of clothing at a discount store", "Physical retail of shoes at a discount store", and "Physical retail of pet products at a discount store" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Ross Stores is -2.57. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentRoss Stores has a news sentiment score of 0.73. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.41 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 21 news articles for Ross Stores this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search Interest14 people have searched for ROST on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 8% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 7 people have added Ross Stores to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ross Stores insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $130,206.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.10% of the stock of Ross Stores is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.86% of the stock of Ross Stores is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Ross Stores' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ross Stores are expected to grow by 9.21% in the coming year, from $5.97 to $6.52 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ross Stores is 25.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.82.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ross Stores is 25.96, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.75.Price to Earnings Growth RatioRoss Stores has a PEG Ratio of 2.17. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioRoss Stores has a P/B Ratio of 10.64. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Ross Stores' valuation and earnings. 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Ross Stores, Inc. was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.Read More ROST Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ROST Stock News HeadlinesAugust 22 at 5:18 AM | uk.finance.yahoo.comRoss Stores Inc (ROST) Q2 2024 Earnings Report Preview: What To ExpectAugust 21 at 10:40 AM | americanbankingnews.comRoss Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Sets New 1-Year High at $157.50August 22, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)US developing “superweapon” to defeat China and Russia?Our new superweapon is a gift to every patriot. I predict the devastating new tech behind this weapon will create the greatest investment opportunity for Americans since WWII. Similar stocks in the past have seen peak gains of 16,270%in just 18 months.August 21 at 7:55 AM | finance.yahoo.comWhat To Expect From Ross Stores’s (ROST) Q2 EarningsAugust 21 at 2:55 AM | marketwatch.comRoss Stores Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsAugust 20 at 8:22 AM | marketwatch.comRoss Stores Inc. stock remains steady Monday, underperforms marketAugust 20 at 2:10 AM | americanbankingnews.comRoss Stores (ROST) to Release Earnings on ThursdayAugust 17, 2024 | benzinga.comTarget, Ross Stores Expected To Post Higher Revenues As Consumers Stay Resilient: AnalystsAugust 22, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)US developing “superweapon” to defeat China and Russia?Our new superweapon is a gift to every patriot. I predict the devastating new tech behind this weapon will create the greatest investment opportunity for Americans since WWII. Similar stocks in the past have seen peak gains of 16,270%in just 18 months.August 16, 2024 | msn.comJeff Ross on Organizing the Tom Brady Roast, the Art of ‘Backhanded Compliments’ and Defending Kim Kardashian: ‘I Was Impressed’August 16, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comReflecting On Discount Retailer Stocks’ Q1 Earnings: Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST)August 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comRoss Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Earns "Market Perform" Rating from Telsey Advisory GroupAugust 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWalmart earnings, retail sales, mortgage rates: What to WatchAugust 12, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comROST Aug 2024 110.000 putAugust 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.comRoss Stores: Key Talking Points Ahead Of Q2 ResultsAugust 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comROST Aug 2024 131.000 put (ROST240816P00131000)August 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comRoss Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) PT Lowered to $173.00August 10, 2024 | marketwatch.comRoss Stores Inc. stock rises Friday, still underperforms marketSee More Headlines Receive ROST Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ross Stores and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/23/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend6/11/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Today8/22/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/22/2024Dividend Payable9/30/2024Fiscal Year End1/31/2025Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend1/01/2100Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Family clothing stores Sub-IndustryApparel Retail Current SymbolNASDAQ:ROST CUSIP77829610 CIK745732 Webwww.rossstores.com Phone(925) 965-4400Fax925-965-4181Employees108,000Year Founded1982Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$161.13 High Stock Price Target$173.00 Low Stock Price Target$135.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.81 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.93 Trailing P/E Ratio25.96 Forward P/E Ratio25.79 P/E Growth2.17Net Income$1.87 billion Net Margins9.60% Pretax Margin12.64% Return on Equity42.24% Return on Assets13.96% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.31 Current Ratio1.54 Quick Ratio1.03 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$20.38 billion Price / Sales2.52 Cash Flow$7.12 per share Price / Cash Flow21.63 Book Value$14.47 per share Price / Book10.64Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares333,580,000Free Float326,570,000Market Cap$51.35 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.08 Social Links The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? Click the link below to learn more about how your portfolio could bloom.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael Balmuth (Age 73)Executive Chairman of the Board Comp: $10.13MMs. Barbara Rentler (Age 67)Vice Chairman & CEO Comp: $7.39MMr. Michael J. Hartshorn (Age 56)Group President, COO & Director Comp: $4.21MMr. Adam M. Orvos (Age 59)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $2.1MMr. Stephen Brinkley (Age 51)President of Operations Comp: $1.71MMr. Michael K. Kobayashi (Age 60)President & Chief Capability Officer Comp: $1.17MMr. Jeffrey P. Burrill (Age 54)Senior VP, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Connie KaoGroup Vice President of Investor & Media RelationsMr. Ken JewGroup Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryMr. Ken CaruanaExecutive VP of Strategy, Marketing & Human ResourcesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsTJX CompaniesNYSE:TJXGAPNYSE:GPSAbercrombie & FitchNYSE:ANFAmerican Eagle OutfittersNYSE:AEOUrban OutfittersNASDAQ:URBNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTruist Financial CorpSold 8,054 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.042%Point72 Asset Management L.P.Sold 20,400 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.000%EP Wealth Advisors LLCSold 1,629 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.001%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Sold 1,673 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.002%Quarry LPSold 269 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Ross Stores Stock? ROST Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ross Stores, Inc.: Ross Stores has a strong average rating of "Moderate Buy" from investment analysts, indicating positive sentiment towards the company's performance and potential growth. The company has a consensus price target of $159.06, suggesting potential upside in the stock price based on analysts' projections. Ross Stores has shown resilience in its financial performance, with a market capitalization of $46.78 billion, indicating stability and investor confidence. Institutional investors, such as Norges Bank and Wellington Management Group LLP, have significantly increased their stakes in Ross Stores, signaling institutional confidence in the company's future prospects. Despite a recent dip in stock price, Ross Stores' 1-year high of $153.06 demonstrates the potential for price appreciation and recovery in the future. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ross Stores, Inc. for these reasons: The stock price of Ross Stores has experienced a 1.9% decline recently, indicating short-term volatility and potential uncertainty in the market sentiment towards the company. 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 Thursday, August 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ross Stores pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. ROST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ROST shares performed this year? Ross Stores' stock was trading at $138.39 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, ROST stock has increased by 11.2% and is now trading at $153.95. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Ross Stores' earnings last quarter? Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 23rd. The apparel retailer reported $1.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.35 by $0.11. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. How will Ross Stores' stock buyback program work? Ross Stores' board approved a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, March 5th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $2,100,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 4.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued. 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. Does Ross Stores have any subsidiaries? Ross Stores subsidiaries include these companies: Retail Assurance Group Inc., Ross Distribution Company LLC, Ross Dress For Less Inc., Ross Merchandising Inc., and Ross Procurement Inc.. Who are Ross Stores' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Ross Stores include Primecap Management Co. CA (3.19%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.21%), Marshfield Associates (1.17%) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (0.99%). Insiders that own company stock include Barbara Rentler, Michael J Hartshorn, Brian R Morrow, Michael K Kobayashi, Michael J Bush, Jeffrey P Burrill, Larree M Renda and Patricia H Mueller. View institutional ownership trends. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Ross Stores own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ross Stores investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Visa (V) and Cisco Systems (CSCO). This page (NASDAQ:ROST) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWhat Is the $7,882 Stimulus Payment 2024?Biden’s government just announced a new government "stimulus program"... And it could hand you a payment fo...Angel Publishing | SponsoredAir Force quietly working with sub $10 stock on new techThere is a little-known energy technology stock that has made an incredible breakthrough… Which could becom...DTI | SponsoredUS developing “superweapon” to defeat China and Russia?Our new superweapon is a gift to every patriot. 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