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Ross Stores Inc (ROST)

Retail · US stock

What changed in recent filings

  • Institutions — 1 new · 4 added13F · as of end of 2026 Q2
  • Free cash flow declined recentlyJan 31, 2026 → Aug 1, 2026

What changed in recent SEC filings — factual, not a buy/sell recommendation.

Ross Stores Inc recent earnings releases

Based on SEC filings. The release date is the day the earnings filing (8-K) was accepted; for quarters where that filing was not found, the periodic report filing date is shown.

  • 26Q2Released Aug 20, 2026
    Revenue +13.3% YoY · EPS $2.66
    Released after the close: Aug 20 close → Aug 21 close, the stock moved +4.4% · over the same window, market +0.4% · sector +0.2%
  • 26Q1Released May 21, 2026
    Revenue +20.6% YoY · EPS $2.02
    Released after the close: May 21 close → May 22 close, the stock moved +8.1% · over the same window, market +0.4% · sector -0.8%
  • 25Q4Released Mar 3, 2026
    Revenue +12.2% YoY · EPS $2.00
    Released after the close: Mar 3 close → Mar 4 close, the stock moved +8.0% · over the same window, market +0.7% · sector +0.4%
  • 25Q3Released Nov 20, 2025
    Revenue +10.4% YoY · EPS $1.58
    Released after the close: Nov 20 close → Nov 21 close, the stock moved +8.4% · over the same window, market +1.0% · sector +1.6%

The next earnings release is estimated around Nov 19, 2026 (calculated from how long this company has taken between quarter end and filing; it is not a date announced by the company).

Institutions holding Ross Stores Inc

How many of the institutions we track reported holding this stock, quarter by quarter.

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2019 Q1 · 62019 Q2 · 82019 Q3 · 82019 Q4 · 72020 Q1 · 82020 Q2 · 52020 Q3 · 62020 Q4 · 72021 Q1 · 62021 Q2 · 72021 Q3 · 62021 Q4 · 72022 Q1 · 72022 Q2 · 82022 Q3 · 62022 Q4 · 62023 Q1 · 72023 Q2 · 62023 Q3 · 42023 Q4 · 52024 Q1 · 52024 Q2 · 72024 Q3 · 62024 Q4 · 62025 Q1 · 72025 Q2 · 72025 Q3 · 72025 Q4 · 62026 Q1 · 82026 Q2 · 7
19 Q122 Q326 Q2

2019 Q1: 6 → 2026 Q2: 7 institutions

Counts the 52 institutions we track that reported holding this stock — their full reported holdings, not just the largest positions. Not the total number of institutional holders in the US. Figures are as of quarter-end and disclosed up to 45 days later. Descriptive only — not investment advice.

Which institutions hold Ross Stores Inc

Institutions we track that reported holding this stock in their most recent 13F.

  • National Pension Service (Korea)0.18% of portfolio · held as of 2019 Q1 or earlier
  • PRIMECAP Management1.15% of portfolio · held as of 2019 Q1 or earlier
  • Caisse de depot (Quebec)0.22% of portfolio · since 2024 Q2
  • Tudor Investment Corp0.06% of portfolio · since 2026 Q1
  • Bridgewater Associates0.08% of portfolio · since 2026 Q1
  • Moore Capital Management0.02% of portfolio · since 2026 Q1
  • BlackstoneNew this quarterunder 0.01% of portfolio · since 2026 Q2

Based on 13F filings — quarter-end holdings, disclosed up to 45 days later. Holding a stock is a fact we report, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

Q2 2026 13F recap — stocks several institutions bought and sold together →

Company overview

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.

What is the Retail sector?

Physical retail and supermarkets. Linked to consumer spending.

Ross Stores Inc is classified under the Retail sector. See peers below.

Ross Stores Inc key financials

Based on SEC filings · as of Aug 1, 2026

34.7%
0.15x
as of Aug 1, 2026

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Ross Stores Inc vs Retail sector benchmark

Median of 19 representative sector stocks · SEC filings · factual comparison (not advice)

Revenue growth (YoY)
14.0%vs benchmark 9.9%↑ above
Operating margin
17.6%vs benchmark 9.1%↑ above
Net margin
10.8%vs benchmark 7.1%↑ above
ROE
34.7%vs benchmark 24.4%↑ above

A simple comparison to the sector benchmark. Higher or lower doesn’t mean good/bad or buy/sell.

ETFs holding Ross Stores Inc

Per SEC N-PORT · 2026-06-30 · by weight · factual

XLYState Street(R) Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR(R) ETF
1.71%
JEPIJPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
1.51%
QQQMInvesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
0.33%
QQQInvesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
0.30%
VTVVANGUARD VALUE INDEX FUND
0.26%
RSPInvesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF
0.21%
JEPQJPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
0.21%
SPY
0.11%
VOOVANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND
0.11%
IVViShares Core S&P 500 ETF
0.11%
VTIVANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND
0.09%
ITOTiShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF
0.09%

ROST on Stocklore

  • Revenue by segment — segment weights verified from SEC filings, YoY changes, growth drivers and concentration
  • Financials & earnings quality — 6 metrics (FCF conversion, ROIC, net debt, etc.) to gauge profit quality
  • 13F institutional holdings — holdings and weight changes of major institutions (45-day delay)
  • Sector-relative metrics — Valuation and growth compared with the Retail average
See full ROST analysis →

Peers · Retail

ROST FAQ

What is Ross Stores Inc (ROST)?

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.

What sector is Ross Stores Inc in?

Ross Stores Inc is classified under Retail. Physical retail and supermarkets. Linked to consumer spending.

What are Ross Stores Inc's key financials?

As of Aug 1, 2026 in SEC filings: Revenue growth (YoY) 14.0%, Operating margin 17.6%, Net margin 10.8%, ROE 34.7%, Debt-to-equity 0.15x. Definitions and interpretation are available on Stocklore.

Where can I analyze Ross Stores Inc (ROST) stock?

On Stocklore you can see ROST's financials & earnings quality, 13F institutional holdings, and sector-relative metrics in one place. This page is for information and tools — not a buy/sell recommendation.

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