Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.64
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
24.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
ROST Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
ROST Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$1.64
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout23.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR9.3%
5Y CAGR41.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return62.8%
5Y Total Return82.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,27710Y ago$41,95120Y ago$322,327
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ROST Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
ROST Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ross Stores, Inc. distributes 24.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 23.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ROST has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.3% and 5-year CAGR of 41.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ROST returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 82.8%, with dividends contributing 5.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $41,951 today.
ROST Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.97
Avg/Payment$0.3485
Latest Change+9.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.4450 | ↑ +9.9% | 80.47% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.4050 | — | 91.52% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $0.4050 | — | 1.06% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.4050 | — | 1.10% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.4050 | ↑ +10.2% | 1.22% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.3675 | — | 94.37% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | $0.3675 | — | 95.33% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.3675 | — | 97.18% | Jun 28, 2024 |
ROST Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
24.6% payout
Streak
5Y
41.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSTRoss Stores, Inc. | $75.3B | 0.7% | 24.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  TJXThe TJX Companies, I… | $172.5B | 1.1% | 33.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  KSSKohl's Corporation | $1.6B | 3.4% | 20.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  MMacy's, Inc. | $5.5B | 3.6% | 30.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 PVHPVH Corp. | $4.2B | 0.2% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 RLRalph Lauren Corpora… | $50.4B | 0.8% | 27.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
ROST Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.45 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.62 | 10.2% | 4 | $6.61 | 24.5% | 4.08x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $1.47 | 9.7% | 4 | $6.32 | 23.3% | 4.30x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $1.34 | 8.1% | 4 | $5.56 | 24.1% | 4.15x | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $1.24 | 8.8% | 4 | $4.38 | 28.3% | 3.53x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $1.14 | 300.0% | 4 | $4.87 | 23.4% | 4.27x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $0.28 | -72.1% | 1 | $0.24 | 118.8% | 0.84x | 0.2% |
| 2019 | $1.02 | 13.3% | 4 | $4.60 | 22.2% | 4.51x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $0.90 | 40.6% | 4 | $4.26 | 21.1% | 4.73x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.64 | 18.5% | 4 | $3.55 | 18.0% | 5.55x | 0.5% |
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Start ComparisonROST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ROST stock.
How much dividend does ROST pay per share?
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ROST's next ex-dividend date?
ROST's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ROST typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ROST's dividend safe?
ROST's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.6% and FCF payout ratio of +23.9%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ROST a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Ross Stores, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +41.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ROST pay dividends?
Ross Stores, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ROST grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ROST five years ago would be worth approximately $18,277 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ROST's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ROST's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.