ROSTConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering Ross Stores, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $276 — +17.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 91 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Ross Stores, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (97): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Value (34): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (4): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ROST, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 13 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $250 → $270 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $260 → $298 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform | $230 → $240 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $270 → $290 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $276 → $290 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $265 → $285 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $262 → $272 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $231 → $234 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $290 → $310 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $232 → $239 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $245 → $248 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $265 → $276 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Outperform | $265 → $280 |
| 23 June 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 23 June 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | $245 |
| 26 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 May 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ROST appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 15 Oct 2026, Ross Stores, Inc. returned +50.8% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 68% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Ross Stores, Inc. has a market value of $72.4B and an enterprise value of $72.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $24.5B. The latest quarter grew 13.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $2.7B, a 10.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $8.26.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $2.8B.
Ross Stores, Inc. spent $1.3B on share buybacks and $548.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 27.3×; forward P/E: 25.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.79%, paying out 21% of earnings.
Ross Stores, Inc. employs 111,000 people — $221K of revenue per employee.
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Ross Stores (ROST) closed the recent trading day at $234.83, up 1.85% from the preceding trading day.
Why it matters — The update records ROST’s latest reported closing price and day-over-day move.
Ross Stores completed its fiscal 2026 expansion plan with 51 new store openings, bringing its total to 2,377 locations. The excerpt says strong demand for affordable merchandise is fueling growth.
Why it matters — The openings and total store count provide ROST watchers an update on the company’s expansion and footprint.
Ross Stores opened 51 new locations in September and October: 41 Ross Dress for Less stores and 10 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores across 17 states. The openings complete the company’s 2026 store growth plans.
Why it matters — The openings provide an update on Ross Stores’ retail footprint expansion and completion of its 2026 store growth plans.
Zacks Investment Research added Ross Stores (ROST), along with EQNR, NNBR, IMAX and MCY, to its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 12, 2026.
Why it matters — ROST watchers may note the stock’s inclusion on Zacks’ Strong Buy list.
Seeking Alpha’s October 2026 list tracks 50 high-quality dividend-growth stocks for entry points based on valuation and future return potential. Applied Materials, D.R. Horton, and Home Depot improved in the rankings; the excerpt does not mention Ross Stores.
Why it matters — The list’s broader dividend-growth and valuation themes may interest ROST watchers, but the excerpt provides no company-specific assessment of Ross Stores.
The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Ross Stores, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $276, with estimates ranging from $187 to $310. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 20 analysts covering Ross Stores, Inc., 14 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Ross Stores, Inc. 91 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Ross Stores, Inc. ranks 91 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +17.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ross Stores, Inc. 91 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Ross Stores, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ROST are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $187 to $310 over the next 12 months.
Ross Stores, Inc. returned +50.8% over the 12 months to 15 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Ross Stores Inc. is a U.S.-based off-price retail company that operates apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS banners.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 15 Oct 2026): "Ross Stores (ROST) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know". Ross Stores (ROST) closed the recent trading day at $234.83, up 1.85% from the preceding trading day.
Ross Stores Inc. is a U.S.-based off-price retail company that operates apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS banners. The company focuses on selling branded and designer merchandise, including clothing, footwear, accessories, and home goods, at discounted prices compared with traditional department and specialty stores. Its store formats serve value-oriented shoppers across a broad range of household income levels, with Ross Dress for Less targeting family apparel and home fashion needs and dd’s DISCOUNTS offering a more moderately priced assortment. Ross Stores plays a significant role in the discount retail sector by combining opportunistic buying with a large store network and a merchandise mix that appeals to everyday consumers seeking recognizable brands and practical household products.
CEO Mr. James G. Conroy · 111,000 employees · United States · https://www.rossstores.com
