Ross Stores, Inc
NASDAQ: ROST
Stock price
221.16 USD
(+72.48%) 5 years
Financial Performance
5Y price score: 111
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10Y return: 309.3%
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124.4
52-week range
226.6
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Free Cash Flow Yield
3.1 %
Dividend Yield TTM
0.8 %
Market cap $
$ 71,533.1
Price / Earnings TTM
33.5
Price / Book TTM
11.4
PEG TTM
7.3
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Total return (price & dividends)
60.4 %
77.8 %
309.3 %
Free cash flow per share growth
38.2 %
31.7 %
189.6 %
Earnings per share growth
4.6 %
2,654.2 %
163.3 %
Founded: 1,950
Employees: 28,140
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q4 (Mar 3, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership - CEO Jim Conroy emphasized the strong performance in Q4 2025, attributing it to the dedication of associates and effective collaboration across the company. - The company is optimistic about its growth trajectory, with plans to open 110 new stores in 2026, including 85 Ross and 25 dd's DISCOUNTS, reflecting a 5% increase in store count. - The leadership is focused on enhancing customer engagement through refined marketing strategies and improved in-store experiences.
2) Financial & Segment Results - Q4 2025 total sales increased by 12% to $6.6 billion, with comparable store sales up 9%. - Full-year sales reached a record $22.8 billion, an 8% increase from the previous year, with net income stable at $2.1 billion. - Q4 earnings per share rose to $2.00, compared to $1.79 in the prior year, marking a 21% increase when excluding a prior year's facility sale benefit.
| Metric | Q4 2025 | Q4 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Sales | $6.6 billion | $5.9 billion | +12% |
| Comparable Store Sales | +9% | +8% | +1% |
| Earnings Per Share | $2.00 | $1.79 | +21% |
3) Operational Plans & Product Initiatives - The company reported broad-based strength across merchandise categories, with notable performance in shoes and cosmetics. - Inventory levels were up 8%, with a focus on maintaining solid margins and inventory turns. - Initiatives to enhance the customer experience in stores and improve supply chain efficiency were highlighted as key contributors to sales growth.
4) Guidance & Outlook - For Q1 2026, the company projects comparable store sales growth of 7% to 8% and earnings per share between $1.60 and $1.67. - Full-year guidance for 2026 includes total sales growth of 5% to 7% and earnings per share of $7.02 to $7.36. - The operating margin for 2026 is expected to be between 12% and 12.3%, reflecting improvements in merchandise margin and lower distribution costs.
5) Problems / Headwinds - The company acknowledged potential challenges related to higher incentive costs and timing of packaway expenses impacting margins in the first quarter. - There is uncertainty regarding the impact of tax refunds on consumer spending, as the tax refund season has just begun.
Bottom line: Ross Stores demonstrated strong momentum in Q4 2025, with significant sales growth and a positive outlook for 2026. The company's strategic focus on enhancing customer engagement and expanding its store footprint positions it well for continued growth, despite some potential headwinds.
Ross Stores, Inc — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap
Ross Stores, Inc is a company. Founded in 1950. As of April 13, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $71533084479 with a current stock price of $221.16.