Ross Stores (RSO) Stock Price & Analysis
RSO Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 206.40 - EUR 211.15
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 137.44 - EUR 222.30
- Previous Close
- EUR 207.95
- Volume
- 25
- Average Volume (3M)
- 11
- Market Cap
- EUR 65.30B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 80.63B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 4.29B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 4.74B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 27.4
- Beta
- 0.17
- Next Earnings
- Nov 12, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 1.65
- Last Dividend Ex-Date
- Sep 08, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 0.72%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Customer Growth
Strong comparable-store and total-sales growth, supported by higher traffic across customer groups, indicates broadening demand rather than reliance on a single niche. Continued customer acquisition and shopping frequency can reinforce Ross’s value proposition and support durable sales growth over the coming quarters.
Underlying Margin Expansion
Margin expansion that remained visible after removing the tariff refund benefit suggests improved merchandise execution and operating discipline. Higher merchandise margins provide a more durable earnings foundation, helping the company absorb cost pressure while preserving profitability as sales continue to grow.
Cash Generation And Lower Leverage
Healthy free cash flow combined with reduced leverage strengthens Ross’s financial flexibility. The company can continue funding store expansion and shareholder returns while carrying less balance-sheet risk, giving management more resilience if retail conditions weaken or investment needs increase.
Bears Say
One-time Tariff Benefit
A material portion of reported earnings and margin improvement came from a nonrecurring tariff refund, which will not provide the same support in future periods. Comparisons may therefore become less favorable, making sustained profitability more dependent on merchandise execution and cost control.
Elevated Inventory Exposure
An 18% inventory increase supports broader assortments but also raises execution risk if demand slows unexpectedly. Slower turnover could require additional clearance activity or markdowns, putting pressure on merchandise margins and cash conversion during the next several quarters.
Freight And Fuel Cost Pressure
Higher freight and fuel costs can reduce gross-margin leverage and make profitability more sensitive to operating-cost changes. Because the company does not hedge fuel, continued cost pressure could offset gains from merchandise execution and constrain margin sustainability through the back half of the year.
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Company Description
Ross Stores
Ross Stores, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, manages a chain of off-price retail establishments focusing on apparel and home goods. These stores operate under two main brand names: Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS. Their product selection primarily includes clothing, accessories, footwear, and household decor. The Ross Dress for Less outlets primarily serve middle-income households, offering merchandise at prices considerably lower than traditional department and specialty stores. Conversely, dd's DISCOUNTS stores cater to moderate-income households, providing products at prices below those typically found in department and discount stores. As of July 5, 2022, the company had approximately 1,950 stores operating across 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. Ross Stores, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is based in Dublin, California.
- Sector
- Consumercyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- James G. Conroy
- Employees
- 111,000
- Website
- www.rossstores.com
- Address
- 5130 Hacienda Drive, Dublin California, CA, 94568-7579, US
Ross Stores (RSO) Earnings & Revenues
RSO Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call reported very strong operating and top-line performance: double-digit comparable-store sales in Q2, robust sales and EPS growth, margin expansion even excluding one-time tariff refunds, raised guidance for both the back half of the year and full-year, accelerated store openings, and active share repurchases. Key positive drivers include higher customer traffic (new, lapsed, and existing shoppers), broad-based category and geographic strength (home and cosmetics highlighted), and improved merchandise execution. Major cautions are that a sizable portion of the margin improvement and EPS benefit stems from a one-time ~$253 million tariff refund (≈$0.60 EPS and ~405 bps operating margin benefit), freight/fuel cost headwinds that may continue to deleverage margins, an 18% inventory increase that could be riskier under a consumer slowdown, and some SG&A/buying cost deleverage tied to incentives. Management emphasized that many growth initiatives are still early-stage, and execution will determine sustainability. On balance, the positive operating results, raised guidance, and momentum communicated by management outweigh the transitory and execution risks discussed.
View all DE:RSO earnings summariesRSO Net sales Breakdown
- 26.00% Home Accents and Bed and Bath
- 22.00% Ladies
- 15.00% Men’s
- 15.00% Accessories, Lingerie, Fine Jewelry, and Cosmetics
- 13.00% Shoes
- 9.00% Children’s
RSO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Technical Analysis | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Moving Averages | 7 | 0 | 5 |
