Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Ross Stores (ROST) trades at $234.40, up 54.4% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $147.49 to $257.00; the price is 8.8% below that high. It sits 7.9% above its 200-day average of $217.14, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 17.9% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 28.3 and a dividend yield of 0.75%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Ross Stores (ROST) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/rost
Where it trades today
trading 79% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- ROST trades at 28.3x earnings, well above the consumer cyclical average of 20.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 17.9%, below the sector norm of 26.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- Relative performance versus AMZN, TSLA, HD matters here because leadership inside consumer cyclical rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- ROST is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in ROST.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AMZN, TSLA, HD start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for ROST come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for ROST. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What Ross Stores does
Ross Stores, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands in the United States. The company offers designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home-fashioned products for the entire family. It sells its products to middle income households and households with lower to more moderate incomes. Ross Stores, Inc. was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.
What analysts expect
ROST carries a buy consensus from 18 analysts, with an average price target of $270.56 versus $234.40 today (+15.4%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
ROST generated $24.51B in trailing revenue (13.3% year over year), with a 10.8% net margin, and $2.00B of free cash flow, against $451.03M of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22.75B | $6.30B | $2.71B | $2.15B | $6.66 | $2.21B |
| 2025 | $21.13B | $5.87B | $2.59B | $2.09B | $6.36 | $1.64B |
| 2024 | $20.38B | $5.58B | $2.31B | $1.87B | $5.59 | $1.75B |
| 2023 | $18.70B | $4.75B | $1.99B | $1.51B | $4.40 | $1.04B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
ROST beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$246.67$2.66TWhat the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 1.5% below its 50-day average and 7.9% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 52 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- Nothing above has stopped it this year; the nearest floor is $229.07 (-2.3%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is ROST a good buy right now?
Ross Stores trades at 28.3x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 17.9% volatility.
Does ROST pay dividends?
Yes, Ross Stores offers a dividend yield of 0.75%. That is roughly $1.76 per share a year.
How volatile is ROST?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 17.9% and beta of 0.86, ROST is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for ROST?
The average analyst price target for Ross Stores (ROST) is $270.56 based on 18 analyst estimates, about 15.4% above the current price of $234.40. The published range runs from $187.00 to $310.00.
How much revenue does ROST generate?
Ross Stores reported $24.51B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 13.3% year over year. Net margin sits at 10.8%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare ROST with anything
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