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
- $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)
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
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.
| 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