ROSTConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering Ross Stores, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $283 — +23.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 90 of 100 as at 17 Sept 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 (96): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Value (31): 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 +23.1% 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 17 Sept 2026, Ross Stores, Inc. returned +57.8% against +17.0% 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.
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
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Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
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Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 96% 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.
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 $72.1B and an enterprise value of $72.3B.
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: 25.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.78%, paying out 21% of earnings.
Ross Stores, Inc. employs 111,000 people — $221K of revenue per employee.
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Ross Stores, Inc. announced changes to the composition of its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026. The announcement, made from Dublin, California, notes the upcoming board changes but does not provide further details in this excerpt.
Why it matters — A board composition change can signal shifts in governance and strategic oversight for investors following Ross Stores.
The article discusses how Wall Street analysts' recommendations influence investor decisions on whether to buy, sell, or hold Ross Stores (ROST) stock, and notes that media reports about changes in sell-side analyst ratings can impact the stock's price.
Why it matters — A ROST watcher would care because analyst ratings and related media coverage are factors that can move the stock's price.
A Schwab Network segment discussed the U.S. Treasury's $6 billion bond buyback plan, which a commentator described as "nominal" amid a widening inflation picture. The segment also outlined example bearish options trades in Ross Stores, Merck, and Apple.
Why it matters — The segment specifically highlighted bearish options-trading opportunities in Ross Stores, which is directly relevant for those tracking sentiment around the stock.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Ross Stores (ROST) as one of five cash-rich, high-ROE stocks that stand out amid rate-hike fears and broader market uncertainty. The report groups ROST with ALL, ANET, IT, and MU as notable picks in the current environment.
Why it matters — A ROST watcher would care because the stock is being singled out by a research firm as a cash-rich, high-ROE company, which positions it favorably in a cautious, rate-sensitive market.
Zacks Investment Research highlights Ross Stores as a strong growth stock using its Style Scores, a feature of the Zacks Premium research service. The piece explains how the tool helps investors identify strong stocks across value, growth, and momentum strategies.
Why it matters — The item signals that Ross Stores ranks favorably in Zacks' quantitative growth screening, which ROST watchers may view as a positive indicator of the company's growth characteristics.
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. 90 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 17 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 17 Sept 2026, Ross Stores, Inc. ranks 90 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 (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +23.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ross Stores, Inc. 90 out of 100 as at 17 Sept 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 +57.8% over the 12 months to 17 Sept 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 (PRNewsWire, 17 Sept 2026): "Ross Stores Announces Changes to Board of Directors". Ross Stores, Inc. announced changes to the composition of its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026. The announcement, made from Dublin, California, notes the upcoming board changes but does not provide further details in this excerpt.
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
