# Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Apparel - Retail
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

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 pric...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $236.67 USD |
| Market Cap | $75.92B |
| P/E (TTM) | 28.65 |
| EPS (TTM) | $8.26 |
| 52-Week Range | $154.87 – $257.00 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.74% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.74% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.74 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.78 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 5 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 9.9% / 9.9% / 9.3% / 12.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 20.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 19.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 21.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 20.3% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | $0.4450 | 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-06-09 | $0.4450 | 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.4450 | 2026-03-31 |
| 2025-12-09 | $0.4050 | 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-09-09 | $0.4050 | 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-06-10 | $0.4050 | 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-03-18 | $0.4050 | 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-12-10 | $0.3675 | 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-09-10 | $0.3675 | 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-06-11 | $0.3675 | 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-14 | $0.3675 | 2024-03-29 |
| 2023-12-04 | $0.3350 | 2023-12-29 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rost/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Ross Stores, Inc. do?

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) operates in the Apparel - Retail industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is ROST's market cap?

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) has a market capitalization of approximately $75.92 billion, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does ROST pay a dividend?

Yes, Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.74%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does ROST pay dividends?

Ross Stores, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.78 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is ROST's payout ratio?

Ross Stores, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rost
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rost/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rost/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rost/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rost/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rost/peers

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