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Ross Stores

ROST

Ross Stores is a leading off-price retailer in the United States, operating under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS brands.

Market cap
$70.76B+65.3%
Revenue$23.8B+11.9%
Net income$2.3B+11.2%
Free cash flow$2.6B+63.8%
EPS (diluted)$7.16+13.1%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 20, 2026 (in a month)
Revenue estimate$6.1B
EPS estimate$1.90

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$6.0B+20.6%
Gross profit$1.8B+26.8%
Operating income$804.0M+32.6%
Net income$650.0M+35.6%
EPS (diluted)$2.02+37.4%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$4.2B+9.1%
Total debt$4.7B-5.8%
Total equity$6.3B+13.1%
Total assets$15.6B+8.7%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$836.0M+104%
CapEx$209.0M+0.8%
Free cash flow$627.1M+210%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$70.76B+65.3%
Enterprise value$71.29B+62.2%
P/E30.6×+10.0×
P/S+1.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin28.1%+0.3pp
Operating margin12.2%0.0pp
Net margin9.7%-0.1pp
FCF margin11.1%+3.5pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity39%-0.6pp
Debt / equity0.7×-0.2×
Current ratio1.5×0.0×

Segments

By segment

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Reportable Segment$6.0B+20.6%

Competitors

Profile

Ross Stores is a leading off-price retailer in the United States, operating under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS brands. The company provides a 'treasure-hunt' shopping experience by offering first-quality, brand name and designer apparel, accessories, and home fashions at significant discounts compared to traditional department and specialty stores. Its core value proposition centers on opportunistic procurement and a low-cost operating model to deliver high-value merchandise to price-sensitive consumers.

Competitive position

Ross is the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States, maintaining a significant competitive advantage through its massive scale and established vendor network.

GeographiesUnited States, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico
Customer segmentsMiddle-income consumers, Lower-income consumers, Value-conscious shoppers
Business modelBrick-and-mortar retail, Off-price merchandising, Inventory opportunistic buying
SuppliersApparel manufacturers, Brand name designers, Contract carriers, Third-party cross-dock facility providers
CustomersIndividual retail consumers, Bargain hunters
Listed1985
Employees101.0K
CEOJames G. Conroy
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Ross Stores's market cap?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a market capitalization of $70.8B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Ross Stores's revenue and profitability?
Ross Stores generated $23.8B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $2.3B, representing a net margin of 9.7%. Gross margin stands at 28.1%, with free cash flow of $2.6B. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Ross Stores's competitors?
Ross Stores's key competitors include Burlington Stores, The TJX Companies, Kohl's, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Ross Stores have?
Ross Stores's subsidiaries include Ross Dress for Less, dd’s DISCOUNTS.
Where is Ross Stores headquartered?
Ross Stores is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 101,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1985.