ROSTConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 19 Wall Street analysts covering Ross Stores, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $262 — +3.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 92 of 100 as at 1 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 (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Value (31): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (3): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Ross Stores, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
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 +3.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 22 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 18 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
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Higher than 72% of US stocks
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Higher than 36% of US stocks
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Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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.
Zacks Investment Research reported that Ross Stores has a strong earnings surprise history and currently possesses the two key ingredients needed for a likely earnings beat in its next quarterly report.
Why it matters — ROST watchers would care because the analysis suggests the company may continue its pattern of outperforming earnings expectations.
Zacks Investment Research published an Industry Outlook article that highlights The TJX Companies, Ross Stores, Target, and Dollar Tree. The piece places these four retailers together in a sector analysis.
Why it matters — A ROST watcher would want to track this industry outlook because it positions Ross Stores alongside key peers in the retail landscape covered by Zacks.
A Zacks Investment Research report highlighted Ross Stores (ROST) as one of four discount retail stocks investors should consider in the second half of 2026, citing value-seeking shoppers and investments in digital, supply chains, and private labels as growth drivers.
Why it matters — ROST investors would care because the report positions Ross Stores favorably among discount retailers as consumer demand for value continues.
The Madison Mid Cap Fund reported that Ross Stores was one of the bottom five detractors to portfolio performance in Q2 2026.
Why it matters — Ross Stores being flagged as a detractor signals disappointing relative performance during the quarter, which could influence investor perception of the stock.
An article on Zacks Investment Research highlights Ross Stores (ROST) as a top-ranked growth stock. The piece discusses using Zacks Style Scores to identify strong stocks.
Why it matters — ROST investors may take note that the stock is being highlighted as a top-ranked growth stock by a major research service.
The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Ross Stores, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $262, with estimates ranging from $176 to $290. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 19 analysts covering Ross Stores, Inc., 14 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Ross Stores, Inc. 92 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, Ross Stores, Inc. ranks 92 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 (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +3.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ross Stores, Inc. 92 out of 100 as at 1 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 $290 over the next 12 months.
Ross Stores, Inc. returned +86.3% over the 12 months to 3 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 (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Aug 2026): "Will Ross Stores (ROST) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?". Zacks Investment Research reported that Ross Stores has a strong earnings surprise history and currently possesses the two key ingredients needed for a likely earnings beat in its next quarterly report.
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