Ross Stores is experiencing a powerful earnings inflection, with Q2 2026 revenue growth reaccelerating to 13.3% and gross margin expanding to 33.8%, driving a 70.5% year-over-year increase in EPS. This performance is supported by robust cash generation, with a...
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Revenue growth has reaccelerated to 13.3% in Q2 2026, fueled by a significant gross margin expansion to 33.8% that is driving operating income growth of 72.3% year-over-year.
Ross Stores Inc. has a wide moat, indicating strong competitive advantages and sustainable long-term profitability.
Top holder Vanguard Group owns 12.2% of Ross Stores, reflecting institutional confidence in the company.
ROST's trailing P/E of 29.80 and forward P/E of 26.81 suggest reasonable valuation relative to earnings growth potential.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 20, 2026 | $2.66+36.4% vs $1.95 | $6.3B+1.7% vs $6.2B |
Q2 2026 May 21, 2026 | $2.02+16.8% vs $1.73 | $6.0B+6.5% vs $5.6B |
Q2 2026 Mar 3, 2026 | $2.00+5.3% vs $1.90 | $6.6B+3.4% vs $6.4B |
Q4 2025 Nov 20, 2025 | $1.58+11.3% vs $1.42 | $5.6B+3.4% vs $5.4B |
Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 9,509,998 shares of the apparel retailer's stock, valued at approximately $2,024,203,000. Bank of America Corp DE owned 2.96% of Ross Stores
Corient Private Wealth LP reduced its stake in shares of Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) by 2.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 117,893 shares of the apparel retailer's stock after selling 2,527 shares during the quarter. Corient
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $232.51 | $75.2B | 35.18 | 7.67% | 9.43% | 36.68% | 0.7% | |
| $130.80 | $144.5B | 26.80 | 7.12% | 9.73% | 59.77% | — | |
| $256.85 | $16.17B | 27.01 | 8.76% | 5.85% | 39.82% | — | |
| $82.48 | $4.99B | 21.20 | 16.62% | 9.79% | 14.58% | — | |
| $18.26 | $2.05B | 7.70 | -4.28% | 1.75% | 6.68% | — | |
| $22.78 | $5.99B | 9.82 | -1.67% | 3.29% | 15.81% | — |
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 20, 2026·SEC
May 27, 2026·SEC
May 21, 2026·SEC
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Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) reported $24.51B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1351% increase from $1.69B in 1996.
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) grew revenue by 7.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) is profitable, generating $2.66B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (9.4% net margin).
Yes, Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.70%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) has a return on equity (ROE) of 36.7%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) generated $2.79B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
