Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) Stock

ROSS STORES INC

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Ross Stores operates as an off-price apparel and accessories retailer with the majority of its sales derived from its Ross Dress for Less banner. The company opportunistically procures excess brand-name merchandise made available via manufacturing overruns and retail liquidation sales at a 20%-60% discount to full prices. As such, its stores are often filled with a vast array of stock-keeping units, each with minimal product depth that creates a treasure hunt shopping experience. The firm's more than 1,800 Ross Dress for Less stores are primarily located in densely populated suburban communities and typically serve middle-income consumers. Ross also operates about 350 DD's Discounts chains targeting lower-income shoppers.

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Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih maintains Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $150 to $157.

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Shares of retail stocks are trading higher after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. A reduction in tariffs could alleviate supply chain uncertainty and macroeconomic uncertainty and help boost consumer sentiment.

Morgan Stanley analyst Alex Straton maintains Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $130 to $128.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Ross Stores, Lowers Price Target to $128

Ross Stores's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NYSE">ROST</a>) short percent of float has risen 27.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.12 million shares sold short, which is 2.21% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Ross Stores Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745931728_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ross Stores has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ross Stores's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ross Stores's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 14.82%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Ross Stores?

More consumers are trading down, and a noticeable shift toward off-price and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-spending">discount retailers is emerging</a>.
What Happened: According to J.P. Morgan analyst Matthew R. Boss, retail fundamentals in the first-quarter are tracking close to expectations with signs of stronger momentum in late April due to the timing of Easter.
Apparel and footwear spending remained solid, boosted by affluent consumers and stable lower-income budgets, he says. Most retailers, however, are adopting a four-part strategy to offset new tariffs: renegotiating with suppliers, shifting sourcing, improving cost structures, and applying selective price hikes. 
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Here are some key takeaways from his April 14 report: 
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<li>Store expansion remains a key revenue driver for companies like Ollie&#8217;s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>), Burlington Stores Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) and Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>).</li>
<li>Global brands such as Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>) and PVH Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) are reporting healthy order books and improving visibility.</li>
<li>The analyst reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares of PVH and lowered the price forecast from $91.00 to $87.00.</li>
<li>PVH is seeing macro-driven headwinds in North America and China, with North America DTC revenues down mid-single digits and China down mid-teens in February, partially stabilizing in March. Tariff exposure poses risk, with a potential EPS hit of $4.85.</li>
<li>Specialty retailers like Bath &amp; Body Works Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) and Urban Outfitters Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>) benefit from product diversification and operational gains.</li>
<li>Cruise lines stay relatively insulated, seeing no major booking declines despite recent market volatility.</li>
<li>Brands with the highest exposure to China include American Eagle Outfitters Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>, )) and Boot Barn; Levi Strauss &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>), Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>), and VF Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) remain less affected.</li>
<li>Burlington shares have an Overweight rating and a lowered price forecast from $336 to $287. The company saw strong fourth-quarter performance led by lower-income shoppers, with solid comps across all income levels due to value-seeking behavior.</li>
<li>The analyst reiterated a Buy Overweight on the shares of Ross Stores Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) with a price forecast of $161.00. The company expects first-quarter same-store sales to decline 3% to flat, due to cold weather, delayed tax refunds, and consumer hesitation from policy headlines. However, trends improved in March/April, and full-year comps are projected at -1% to +2%, driven by seasonal historical strength and expected easing of first-quarter headwinds. ROST faces limited direct sourcing from China but still expects a modest tariff headwind.</li>
<li>The analyst reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares of Macy&#8217;s Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) and lowered the price forecast from $14.00 to $13.00. Despite progress reducing China sourcing (~30% now vs. ~50% historically), tariffs remain a risk for Macy&#8217;s, with a potential EPS headwind of up to $1.45.</li>
<li>The analyst maintained an Overweight rating on the shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) and lowered the price forecast to 4389.00. Lululemon expects +6–7% revenue growth in 1Q FY25. Due to macroeconomic concerns, U.S. traffic declined, though conversion rates and AOV improved. Lululemon faces a 20bps gross margin headwind from tariffs, though China accounts for only 3% of its finished goods. Assuming no mitigation, tariffs could cut EPS by $0.38, noted the analyst.</li>
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Consumers Go Discount As Tariff Pressures Mount, Warns Analyst

JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintains Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $166 to $161.

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Shares of broader consumer discretionary stocks are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Ross Stores's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NYSE">ROST</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.93% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.94 million shares sold short, which is 1.53% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.21 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Ross Stores Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744203618_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ross Stores has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ross Stores's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ross Stores's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 13.95%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Do Investors Really Feel About Ross Stores?

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<li>Baird lowered Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) price target from $105 to $80. Baird analyst David Koning maintained an Outperform rating. Block shares closed at $50.47 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XYZ/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Wells Fargo raised Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) price target from $140 to $150. Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Ross Stores shares closed at $127.88 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROST/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Ross Stores To Rally More Than 17%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Tuesday

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<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet upgraded The Southern Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and announced a $94 price target. Southern shares closed at $87.22 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow upgraded Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $140 to $150. Ross Stores shares closed at $127.88 on Monday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROST/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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This Centene Analyst Is No Longer Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Tuesday

Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow upgrades Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $140 to $150.

Wells Fargo Upgrades Ross Stores to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $150

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13 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Ross Stores, revealing an average target of $156.54, a high estimate of $175.00, and a low estimate of $130.00. Highlighting a 7.83% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $169.83. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743685229_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Ross Stores. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay Sole</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Binetti</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Siegel</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Straton</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Altschwager</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Straton</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$164.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ike Boruchow</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aneesha Sherman</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Ross Stores. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Ross Stores compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Ross Stores's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Ross Stores's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROST/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Ross Stores analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Ross Stores: A Closer Look</h2>
Ross Stores operates as an off-price apparel and accessories retailer with the majority of its sales derived from its Ross Dress for Less banner. The company opportunistically procures excess brand-name merchandise made available via manufacturing overruns and retail liquidation sales at a 20%-60% discount to full prices. As such, its stores are often filled with a vast array of stock-keeping units, each with minimal product depth that creates a treasure hunt shopping experience. The firm's more than 1,750 Ross Dress for Less stores are primarily located in densely populated suburban communities and typically serve middle-income consumers. Ross also operates about 350 DD's Discounts chains targeting lower-income shoppers.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Ross Stores's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Challenges: Ross Stores's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 January, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.83%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Ross Stores's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.92% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Ross Stores's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.89% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Ross Stores's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.94%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Ross Stores's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.03.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Ross Stores Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (13 Ratings)

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgraded The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $128 to $140. TJX shares closed at $124.93 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TJX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgraded the rating for Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $146 price target. Ross Stores shares closed at $132.37 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROST/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler upgraded Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHG#NYSE">JHG</a>) from Neutral to Buy but lowered the price target from $57 to $43. Janus Henderson shares closed at $36.83 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JHG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgraded the rating for BJ&#8217;s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $115 to $130. BJ&#8217;s Wholesale shares closed at $114.97 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BJ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Considering buying ROST stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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This Ross Stores Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 4 Upgrades For Thursday

Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgrades Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announces $146 price target.

Citigroup Upgrades Ross Stores to Buy, Announces $146 Price Target

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.72% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.85%. Currently, Ross Stores has a market capitalization of $43.43 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ROST: If an investor had bought $1000 of ROST stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $9,305.45 today based on a price of $132.09 for ROST at the time of writing.
<h3>Ross Stores's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743632128_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

In the current session, Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) is trading at $124.32, after a 0.97% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 11.13%, and in the past year, by 15.90%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742315418_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Ross Stores P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 24.04 in the Specialty Retail industry, Ross Stores Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 19.86. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742315418_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

A Look Into Ross Stores Inc's Price Over Earnings

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.49% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.61%. Currently, Ross Stores has a market capitalization of $41.13 billion. 
Buying $100 In ROST: If an investor had bought $100 of ROST stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $900.79 today based on a price of $124.67 for ROST at the time of writing.
<h3>Ross Stores's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741878012_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Ross Stores Stock In The Last 20 Years

UBS analyst Jay Sole maintains Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $168 to $163.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Ross Stores, Lowers Price Target to $163

Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine maintains Ross Stores (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $190 to $175.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Ross Stores, Lowers Price Target to $175

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