About Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)
Ross Stores, Inc. is a Apparel Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
ROST trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $228.28
- Market Cap
- $73.23B
- 52-Week High
- $257.00
- 52-Week Low
- $157.65
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel Retail
$1,000 Invested in Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)
How much would $1,000 invested in ROST be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in ROST 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) in 2025 would be worth $1,456 as of November 2026, representing a +45.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ROST 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) in 2023 would be worth $2,057 as of November 2026, representing a +105.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ROST 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) in 2021 would be worth $2,131 as of November 2026, representing a +113.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ROST 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) in 2016 would be worth $3,968 as of November 2026, representing a +296.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ROST at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) at IPO would be worth $559,454 as of November 2026, representing a +55845.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 41+ years (494 months), Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) has averaged a monthly return of +1.97% with a median return of +1.77%. The stock had 270 positive months (55%) and 218 negative months (44%). The best month in ROST's history was March 2000 with a +66.4% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -42.2%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.1%), and September the weakest (-2.3%).
ROST's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +117.5%, and the worst was 1986 at -110.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 41 years of trading history, Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) has delivered an average annual return of +25.80% with a median return of +20.41%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.67%. The stock posted gains in 32 years (78%) and losses in 9 years (22%).
ROST's best year was 1991 with a +170.83% gain, while the worst was 1986 at -73.61%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 13, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. ROST achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 25 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +27.49% | $179.06 | $228.28 |
| 2025 | +20.41% | $148.71 | $179.06 |
| 2024 | +10.39% | $134.72 | $148.71 |
| 2023 | +20.64% | $111.67 | $134.72 |
| 2022 | +2.94% | $108.48 | $111.67 |
| 2021 | -6.03% | $115.45 | $108.48 |
| 2020 | +5.81% | $109.11 | $115.45 |
| 2019 | +41.34% | $77.19 | $109.11 |
| 2018 | +4.78% | $73.67 | $77.19 |
| 2017 | +23.53% | $59.64 | $73.67 |
| 2016 | +23.02% | $48.48 | $59.64 |
| 2015 | +15.24% | $42.07 | $48.48 |
| 2014 | +27.13% | $33.09 | $42.07 |
| 2013 | +39.97% | $23.64 | $33.09 |
| 2012 | +14.88% | $20.58 | $23.64 |
| 2011 | +52.01% | $13.54 | $20.58 |
| 2010 | +49.88% | $9.03 | $13.54 |
| 2009 | +45.29% | $6.22 | $9.03 |
| 2008 | +17.64% | $5.28 | $6.22 |
| 2007 | -11.85% | $6.00 | $5.28 |
| 2006 | +2.30% | $5.86 | $6.00 |
| 2005 | +0.88% | $5.81 | $5.86 |
| 2004 | +9.84% | $5.29 | $5.81 |
| 2003 | +25.50% | $4.21 | $5.29 |
| 2002 | +32.78% | $3.17 | $4.21 |
| 2001 | +91.37% | $1.66 | $3.17 |
| 2000 | -4.97% | $1.75 | $1.66 |
| 1999 | -8.32% | $1.90 | $1.75 |
| 1998 | +8.88% | $1.75 | $1.90 |
| 1997 | +46.35% | $1.19 | $1.75 |
| 1996 | +163.48% | $0.45 | $1.19 |
| 1995 | +72.95% | $0.26 | $0.45 |
| 1994 | -12.27% | $0.30 | $0.26 |
| 1993 | -35.00% | $0.46 | $0.30 |
| 1992 | +23.08% | $0.37 | $0.46 |
| 1991 | +170.83% | $0.14 | $0.37 |
| 1990 | -57.89% | $0.33 | $0.14 |
| 1989 | +35.71% | $0.24 | $0.33 |
| 1988 | +154.55% | $0.09 | $0.24 |
| 1987 | -13.16% | $0.11 | $0.09 |
| 1986 | -73.61% | $0.41 | $0.11 |
Frequently Asked Questions: ROST
What sector is ROST in? ▼
ROST operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Apparel Retail industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has ROST performed historically? ▼
Over 41 years of trading history, ROST has posted gains in 32 years (78% of the time). The best year was 1991 with a +170.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in ROST? ▼
You can invest in ROST through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ROST.
Last updated: 11/1/2026