Ross Stores Inc (ROST)
Consumer Discretionary ยท Retail-Family Clothing Stores
Ross Stores Inc (ROST) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since August 8, 1985. SentiSense covers Ross Stores Inc in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Family Clothing Stores. James G. Conroy is its chief executive officer. The company reports 111,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.rossstores.com.
About Ross Stores Inc
Ross Stores, founded in 1982, is a US-focused off-price apparel and home fashion retailer operating more than 2,100 stores across 43 states, primarily under the Ross Dress for Less banner, with a smaller footprint through dd's Discounts. In fiscal 2025, the company generated over $22 billion in sales. Ross offers branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and home goods at a 20%-60% discount to department and specialty store prices, sourcing closeouts and excess inventory from vendors worldwide.
Latest reported results
Ross Stores, Inc. reported revenue of $6.26 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 13.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,399 institutions reported holding ROST, with 297.6 million shares worth $63.3 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, all 5 added shares during the quarter.
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- ROST financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ross Stores Inc do?
Ross Stores, founded in 1982, is a US-focused off-price apparel and home fashion retailer operating more than 2,100 stores across 43 states, primarily under the Ross Dress for Less banner, with a smaller footprint through dd's Discounts.
What sector is ROST in?
SentiSense classifies Ross Stores Inc in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Family Clothing Stores.
Where does ROST stock trade?
Ross Stores Inc (ROST) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since August 8, 1985.
Who is the CEO of Ross Stores Inc?
James G. Conroy is the chief executive officer of Ross Stores Inc.