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Ross Stores Inc (ROST)

$245.74+6.11%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 3, 2026$231.60▲ 43.67% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $159.41 · High $255.23Nov 3, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

Ross Stores closed at $245.74 on Nov 4, up 6.11%, 3.7% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 3.2M shares was 1.53× its 20-day average (above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +9.6% over one month, +7.4% over six months, +52.4% over one year.

In the quarter ended Aug 1, 2026, revenue was $6.26B, up 13.3% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 13.6%.

Short interest was 9.8M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 3.9% from the prior report (3.1% of float, 4.6 days to cover).

Market cap$78.50B319.5M shares
Revenue · quarter$6.26B+13.3% YoY
Diluted EPS$2.66+70.5% YoY
P/E · TTM29.5×P/S 3.2×
Net margin13.6%Gross 33.8%
Dividend yield0.72%$0.445 last paid
52-week range159.41 – 255.23−3.7% from high
Volume3.2M1.53× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d26.8%Annualised
Short % of float3.1%4.6 days to cover
Net cash$3.27BCash $4.29B
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +7.8%1M +9.6%3M −3.4%6M +7.4%YTD +36.4%1Y +52.4%3Y +114.2%5Y +122.1%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Retail Trade

Percentile among 144 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum60
Revenue growth81
Net margin91
Value (low P/E)21
Size94

Industry medians: 6-month return −0.4%, revenue growth +3.8%, net margin 2.9%, P/E 20.4×.

Short interest

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Shares short9.8M−3.9% vs prior
Days to cover4.6Settled Oct 15
% of float3.1%
Short vol. 10d46.7%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Retail Trade

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ROSTRoss Stores$245.74+6.11%+7.4%+13.3%13.6%29.5$78.50B
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TGTTarget$163.10+5.63%+25.3%+5.3%7.1%16.9$74.10BCompare
CVNACarvana$77.56+8.81%−0.4%+42.4%3.6%50.2$85.57BCompare
SHWThe Sherwin-Williams$363.50+6.64%+12.3%+7.9%12.0%32.8$87.82BCompare
FASTFastenal Co$53.21+1.68%+19.0%+15.5%16.3%43.0$61.05BCompare
CVSCVS HEALTH$79.96−12.53%−7.9%+7.1%2.8%20.9$102.27BCompare
AZOAutoZone$3,325.56+3.92%−6.1%+5.6%14.1%20.8$53.52BCompare
LOWLowe's Companies$229.38+7.50%−1.7%+8.3%9.2%19.4$128.69BCompare

News about Ross Stores

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Quick answers

What does Ross Stores do?
Ross Stores, founded in 1982, is a US-focused off-price apparel and home fashion retailer operating more than 2,100 stores across 43 states, primarily under the Ross Dress for Less banner, with a smaller footprint through dd's Discounts. In fiscal 2025, the company generated over $22 billion in sales.
What is ROST's market cap?
$78.50B, based on the Nov 4 close of $245.74.
What is ROST's P/E ratio?
29.5× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $2.66B.
Does Ross Stores pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.445 per share (ex-date Sep 8), an annualised yield of 0.72%.
How much of ROST is sold short?
9.8M shares, 3.1% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is ROST in?
Consumer Discretionary, in the Retail Trade industry.

About Ross Stores

Ross Stores, founded in 1982, is a US-focused off-price apparel and home fashion retailer operating more than 2,100 stores across 43 states, primarily under the Ross Dress for Less banner, with a smaller footprint through dd's Discounts. In fiscal 2025, the company generated over $22 billion in sales. Ross offers branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and home goods at a 20%-60% discount to department and specialty store prices, sourcing closeouts and excess inventory from vendors worldwide.

HQ: Dublin, CA111,000 employeesListed Aug 8, 1985rossstores.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology