Ross Stores, Inc.

ROST · Consumer Cyclical

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 .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Retail

Key Statistics

Current Price
$213.09
Market Cap
$69.30B
52-Week High
$216.80
52-Week Low
$124.07
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Retail

$1,000 Invested in Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)

1 Year
$1,742
+74%
3 Years
$2,155
+115%
5 Years
$1,821
+82%
10 Years
$4,043
+304%
Since IPO
$520,200
+51920%

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 $1,742 as of May 2026, representing a +74.2% 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 $2,155 as of May 2026, representing a +115.5% 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 $1,821 as of May 2026, representing a +82.1% 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 $4,043 as of May 2026, representing a +304.3% 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 $520,200 as of May 2026, representing a +51920.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.98%
Positive Months
266
55% of 487
Negative Months
215
44% of 487
Data Period
40+ years
487 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Mar 2000 (+66.4%)
Best month on avg: November (+5.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-42.2%)
Worst month on avg: September (-2.4%)

Over the past 40+ years (487 months), Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) has averaged a monthly return of +1.98% with a median return of +1.81%. The stock had 266 positive months (55%) and 215 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 (-2.4%).

ROST's longest winning streak was 10 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 +25.58% with a median return of +18.54%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.41%. 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.

Avg Return
+25.58%
Best Year
1991 (+170.83%)
Worst Year
1986 (-73.61%)
Positive Years
32/41
Year Return Start End
2026 +18.54% $179.76 $213.09
2025 +20.41% $149.29 $179.76
2024 +10.39% $135.24 $149.29
2023 +20.64% $112.10 $135.24
2022 +2.94% $108.90 $112.10
2021 -6.03% $115.90 $108.90
2020 +5.81% $109.53 $115.90
2019 +41.34% $77.49 $109.53
2018 +4.78% $73.96 $77.49
2017 +23.53% $59.87 $73.96
2016 +23.02% $48.67 $59.87
2015 +15.24% $42.23 $48.67
2014 +27.13% $33.22 $42.23
2013 +39.97% $23.73 $33.22
2012 +14.88% $20.66 $23.73
2011 +52.01% $13.59 $20.66
2010 +49.88% $9.07 $13.59
2009 +45.29% $6.24 $9.07
2008 +17.64% $5.31 $6.24
2007 -11.85% $6.02 $5.31
2006 +2.30% $5.88 $6.02
2005 +0.88% $5.83 $5.88
2004 +9.84% $5.31 $5.83
2003 +25.50% $4.23 $5.31
2002 +32.78% $3.19 $4.23
2001 +91.37% $1.66 $3.19
2000 -4.97% $1.75 $1.66
1999 -8.32% $1.91 $1.75
1998 +8.88% $1.76 $1.91
1997 +46.35% $1.20 $1.76
1996 +163.48% $0.46 $1.20
1995 +72.95% $0.26 $0.46
1994 -12.27% $0.30 $0.26
1993 -35.00% $0.46 $0.30
1992 +23.08% $0.38 $0.46
1991 +170.83% $0.14 $0.38
1990 -57.89% $0.33 $0.14
1989 +35.71% $0.24 $0.33
1988 +154.55% $0.10 $0.24
1987 -13.16% $0.11 $0.10
1986 -73.61% $0.42 $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: 3/24/2026