Ross Stores (ROST) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) will likely be releasing its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, November 20th. Analysts expect Ross Stores to post earnings of $1.38 per share and revenue of $5.3807 billion for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earningoverview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM ET.

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 21st. The apparel retailer reported $1.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.54 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $5.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.54 billion. Ross Stores had a net margin of 9.60% and a return on equity of 37.37%. The company’s revenue was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.59 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Ross Stores to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Ross Stores Stock Performance

Shares of ROST stock opened at $159.90 on Wednesday. Ross Stores has a 52 week low of $122.36 and a 52 week high of $165.07. The company has a market capitalization of $52.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.38, a PEG ratio of 3.04 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $154.70 and a 200 day simple moving average of $145.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.58.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CMO Karen Fleming sold 2,932 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $149.09, for a total value of $437,131.88. Following the transaction, the chief marketing officer owned 88,335 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,169,865.15. This trade represents a 3.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Stephen C. Brinkley sold 6,437 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $150.97, for a total transaction of $971,793.89. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 57,012 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,607,101.64. This represents a 10.15% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 52,720 shares of company stock worth $7,761,212 over the last three months. Company insiders own 2.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Advisory Services Network LLC lifted its stake in Ross Stores by 3.9% during the third quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 5,932 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $904,000 after purchasing an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Armistice Capital LLC raised its holdings in shares of Ross Stores by 37.2% during the 3rd quarter. Armistice Capital LLC now owns 111,138 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $16,936,000 after buying an additional 30,120 shares in the last quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co lifted its position in shares of Ross Stores by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 407,593 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $61,876,000 after buying an additional 1,527 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP lifted its position in shares of Ross Stores by 21.5% during the 3rd quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 43,227 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $6,587,000 after buying an additional 7,658 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Dark Forest Capital Management LP boosted its stake in Ross Stores by 5.3% in the third quarter. Dark Forest Capital Management LP now owns 12,001 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $1,829,000 after buying an additional 606 shares in the last quarter. 86.86% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on ROST shares. Telsey Advisory Group restated a “market perform” rating and set a $160.00 price objective on shares of Ross Stores in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Barclays lifted their price target on Ross Stores from $156.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 22nd. Wall Street Zen raised Ross Stores from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on Ross Stores from $160.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, August 22nd. Finally, Erste Group Bank initiated coverage on shares of Ross Stores in a research note on Friday, October 31st. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Ross Stores currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $163.53.

About Ross Stores

Ross Stores, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS brand names in the United States. Its stores primarily offer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions. The company’s Ross Dress for Less stores sell its products at department and specialty stores to middle income households; and dd’s DISCOUNTS stores sell its products at department and discount stores for households with moderate income.