The Ross Stores Inc (ROST) share price is expected to increase by 8.51% over the next year. This is based on calculating the average 12-month share price estimate provided by 23 stock analysts who have covered ROST. Price targets range from $123 at the low end to $190 at the high end. The current analyst consensus for ROST is a buy. Please note analyst price targets are not guaranteed and could be missed completely.
About 23 Wall Street analysts have assigned ROST 17 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell ratings. This means that analysts expect Ross Stores Inc to outperform the market. Keep in mind that these ratings are typically refreshed every quarter, underscoring the importance of conducting your own research on ROST. Don't forget to include both technical and fundamental analysis, as well as staying informed on news that could influence these ratings, in your due diligence.
These are the latest 20 analyst ratings of ROST.
Analyst/Firm |
Rating |
Price Target |
Change |
Date |
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Dana Telsey Telsey Advisory Group | Market Perform | $175 | Maintains | Nov 18, 2024 |
Ike Boruchow Wells Fargo | Overweight | $165 | Maintains | Nov 14, 2024 |
Paul Lejuez Citigroup | Neutral | $152 | Downgrade | Nov 12, 2024 |
Dana Telsey Telsey Advisory Group | Market Perform | $175 | Maintains | Oct 29, 2024 |
Dana Telsey Telsey Advisory Group | Market Perform | $175 | Maintains | Aug 23, 2024 |
Mark Altschwager Baird | Outperform | $180 | Maintains | Aug 23, 2024 |
John Kernan TD Cowen | Buy | $185 | Maintains | Aug 23, 2024 |
Alex Straton Morgan Stanley | Overweight | $178 | Maintains | Aug 23, 2024 |
Adrienne Yih Barclays | Overweight | $175 | Maintains | Aug 23, 2024 |
Laura Champine Loop Capital | Buy | $190 | Maintains | Aug 23, 2024 |
Ike Boruchow Wells Fargo | Overweight | $175 | Maintains | Aug 23, 2024 |
Jay Sole UBS | Neutral | $167 | Maintains | Aug 23, 2024 |
Lorraine Hutchinson B of A Securities | Buy | $180 | Maintains | Aug 23, 2024 |
Dana Telsey Telsey Advisory Group | Market Perform | $160 | Maintains | Aug 16, 2024 |
John Kernan TD Cowen | Buy | $173 | Maintains | Aug 9, 2024 |
Dana Telsey Telsey Advisory Group | Market Perform | $160 | Maintains | Jun 14, 2024 |
Robert Drbul Guggenheim | Buy | $170 | Maintains | May 24, 2024 |
Adrienne Yih Barclays | Overweight | $165 | Maintains | May 24, 2024 |
Ike Boruchow Wells Fargo | Overweight | $160 | Maintains | May 24, 2024 |
Alex Straton Morgan Stanley | Overweight | $161 | Maintains | May 24, 2024 |
When did it IPO
1986
Staff Count
108,000
Country
United States
Sector/Industry
Consumer Cyclical/Apparel Retail
CEO
Ms. Barbara Rentler
Market Cap
$46.88B
In 2023, ROST generated $0 in revenue, which was a increase of 0.00% from the previous year. This can be seen as a signal that ROST's business is growing, and its share price could be worth more in the future. However, if the company grows faster (or slower) than expected, this could also have a major impact on the future share price.
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Summary - In Q3, leading retailers like Ross Stores, TJX Companies, and Gap reported mixed results, reflecting cautious consumer spending and shifting behaviors, with off-price segments showing resilience.
Why It Matters - Cautious consumer spending affects retail performance, creating mixed results. Off-price segments show resilience, indicating potential investment opportunities and sector shifts.
Summary - TJX Companies reported strong Q3 results and raised its full-year guidance. Ross Stores maintains a loyal customer base but lacks innovative strategic expansion amid cautious consumer spending and persistent inflation.
Why It Matters - Conservative spending and persistent inflation may pressure retail sectors, while TJX's strong performance and guidance uplift investor sentiment. Ross's loyalty is solid, but growth strategy appears stagnant.
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Summary - Ross Stores reported modest net sales growth and gross margin expansion in 3Q24, but same-store sales growth slowed. FY24 EPS guidance was raised, with expected SSS acceleration in 4Q24. Hold rating maintained.
Why It Matters - Ross Stores' modest sales growth and raised EPS guidance suggest resilience, but decelerating same-store sales and valuation concerns indicate cautious sentiment among investors.
Summary - Ross Stores (ROST) shares rose Friday after the discount retailer reported earnings that exceeded expectations.
Why It Matters - Better-than-expected earnings for Ross Stores may indicate strong consumer demand and effective cost management, boosting investor confidence and potentially driving stock price growth.
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