Business Segments · Store related costs

Reportable Segment — Store related costs

Ross Stores Reportable Segment — Store related costs increased by 10.3% to $845.90M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.9%, from $776.81M to $845.90M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Reportable Segment — Store related costs shows an upward trend with a 7.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 31, 2026

How to read this metric

Decreasing costs relative to sales suggest improved labor productivity and operational efficiency, while increasing costs may indicate wage inflation or operational bloat.

Detailed definition

Captures the operational expenses directly tied to running retail locations, including store-level labor, utilities, and...

Peer comparison

Comparable to store operating expenses or SG&A at the store level for retail peers.

Metric ID: rost_segment_reportable_segment_store_related_costs

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$608.83M$608.83M$608.83M$608.83M$690.55M$690.55M$690.55M$690.55M$654.47M$715.87M$712.73M$776.81M$677.41M$752.10M$766.95M$845.90M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+13.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-5.2%+9.4%-0.4%+9.0%-12.8%+11.0%+2.0%+10.3%
YoY Change+13.4%+13.4%+13.4%+13.4%-5.2%+3.7%+3.2%+12.5%+3.5%+5.1%+7.6%+8.9%
Range$608.83M$845.90M
CAGR+9.2%
Avg YoY Growth+7.7%
Median YoY Growth+8.2%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ross Stores's reportable segment — store related costs?
Ross Stores (ROST) reported reportable segment — store related costs of $845.90M in Q4 2025.
How has Ross Stores's reportable segment — store related costs changed year-over-year?
Ross Stores's reportable segment — store related costs increased by 8.9% year-over-year, from $776.81M to $845.90M.
What is the long-term trend for Ross Stores's reportable segment — store related costs?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Ross Stores's reportable segment — store related costs has grown at a 7.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.44B to $3.04B.
What does reportable segment — store related costs mean?
Operating expenses incurred at the store level, primarily labor and utilities.