Earnings Per Share

Shares (Diluted)

Ross Stores Shares (Diluted) decreased by 0.5% to 323.3M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.0%, from 329.9M to 323.3M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Shares (Diluted) shows relatively stable performance with a -2.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2025Dec 10, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates potential dilution from employee compensation or convertible instruments, which can reduce earnings per share.

Detailed definition

The weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of all potentially dilutive securities, such as...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all public companies; essential for understanding the impact of equity-based compensation.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_diluted

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value355.4M354.9M353.1M7.5M348.8M346.1M343.7M7.1M340M337.9M336.3M5.7M333.7M331.5M329.9M5.9M327M324.8M323.3M
QoQ Change-0.1%-0.5%-97.9%>999%-0.8%-0.7%-97.9%>999%-0.6%-0.5%-98.3%>999%-0.7%-0.5%-98.2%>999%-0.7%-0.5%
YoY Change-1.8%-2.5%-2.7%-5.4%-2.5%-2.4%-2.2%-19.8%-1.9%-1.9%-1.9%+3.9%-2.0%-2.0%-2.0%
Range5.7M355.4M
CAGR-2.1%
Avg YoY Growth-3.1%
Median YoY Growth-2.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ross Stores's shares (diluted)?
Ross Stores (ROST) reported shares (diluted) of 323.3M in Q3 2025.
How has Ross Stores's shares (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Ross Stores's shares (diluted) decreased by 2.0% year-over-year, from 329.9M to 323.3M.
What is the long-term trend for Ross Stores's shares (diluted)?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Ross Stores's shares (diluted) has grown at a -2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 1.1B to 1B.
What does shares (diluted) mean?
The average number of shares outstanding including all potential shares that could be created.