Ross Stores, Inc.
S&P 500ROST/Consumer Cyclical · Apparel Retail/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
0.72%
$1.70 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
ROST's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 23.2% earnings payout ratio & 20.4% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 41.56% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 23.2%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 20.4%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 17.5%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
CautionDividend Track Record
Very SafeAbout Ross Stores, Inc.
Ross Stores, Inc. is the largest off-price retailer in the United States, operating discount department stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands. Headquartered in Dublin, California, the company offers branded apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashion products at significant discounts compared to traditional department stores. Ross Stores sources merchandise from vendor closeouts and excess inventory, enabling it to sell products at 20-60% discounts. The company operates an extensive network of stores across the nation and serves middle-income households and consumers with lower to moderate incomes. Through its off-price retail model, Ross Stores provides value-conscious shoppers with access to name-brand merchandise at reduced prices, combining cost-effective shopping with a diverse product selection in apparel and home goods categories.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.72%
Annual Dividend
$1.70
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
23.18%
FCF Payout Ratio
20.45%
52-Week Range
$124.49 - $242.81
Dividend History (2016–2025)
ROST annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
ROST earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 9, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 30, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
9.32%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
41.56%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
13.17%
3-Year Total Growth
30.65%
5-Year Total Growth
468.42%
10-Year Total Growth
244.68%
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