ROSTConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering Ross Stores, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $283 — +18.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 93 of 100 as at 22 Aug 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 (95): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Value (36): 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.2% 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.
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 69% of US stocks
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Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Ross Stores reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $2.66 per share, beating its own guidance even after excluding $0.60 in tariff refunds, and grew comparable sales 10% versus TJX's 4% growth.
Why it matters — ROST watchers would note that the company outperformed its own expectations and grew comparable sales more than twice as fast as peer TJX.
Ross Stores stock rose after the company reported that its value-focused strategy, offering savings of up to 70%, is attracting cost-conscious consumers while profit margins improve as it expands its store count.
Why it matters — A Ross investor would care because the update indicates the company's off-price model is successfully driving both customer traffic and profitability amid consumer financial pressure.
Ross Stores reported second-quarter earnings and sales that beat estimates, driven by strong store traffic, comparable sales growth, and improved margins.
Why it matters — A ROST watcher would care because the quarterly beats and sales momentum signal continued operational strength for the company.
Ross Stores' stock fell over 2% before the company reported its Q2 2026 earnings, but the narrative shifted after the results were released. The report follows a miss by TJX's Marmaxx division, positioning Ross differently in the off-price retail space.
Why it matters — ROST watchers would care because the earnings report, coming after a competitor's miss, could signal how Ross is faring relative to the broader off-price retail sector.
Ross Stores reported quarterly results that topped estimates and raised its full-year outlook, citing strong demand for its discounted offerings. The news drove the company's stock higher on Friday.
Why it matters — A raised outlook and strong demand for bargains signal healthy momentum for the discount retailer, which is relevant to investors tracking ROST's performance.
The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Ross Stores, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $283, with estimates ranging from $176 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. 93 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Ross Stores, Inc. ranks 93 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 (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +18.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ross Stores, Inc. 93 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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: $176 to $310 over the next 12 months.
Ross Stores, Inc. returned +65.6% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Ross Stores, Inc. is a U.S.-based off-price apparel and home fashion retailer focused on delivering branded merchandise at discounted prices to value-conscious consumers.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 22 Aug 2026): "Ross Stores Grew Comparable Sales 10%. TJX Grew 4%.". Ross Stores reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $2.66 per share, beating its own guidance even after excluding $0.60 in tariff refunds, and grew comparable sales 10% versus TJX's 4% growth.
Ross Stores, Inc. is a U.S.-based off-price apparel and home fashion retailer focused on delivering branded merchandise at discounted prices to value-conscious consumers. The company operates retail chains under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s Discounts banners, offering a broad assortment of in-season clothing, footwear, accessories, and home décor items for the family and household. Its stores emphasize everyday savings, typically positioning prices below those of traditional department and specialty retailers, supported by an opportunistic and flexible merchandising model that sources deals across the supply chain. Ross Stores, Inc. serves a wide demographic across urban, suburban, and smaller markets in the United States, with a footprint spanning multiple states and territories. The business plays a significant role in the off-price retail segment, providing an alternative to full-price retail for consumers seeking recognized brands and fashion-oriented products at lower cost. Headquartered in the United States, Ross Stores, Inc. is considered a major participant in the consumer cyclical sector, particularly within the discount and off-price retail industry.
CEO Mr. James G. Conroy · 111,000 employees · United States · https://www.rossstores.com