Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$132.37 +3.26 (+2.52%)

Closing price 04/2/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$126.34 -6.03 (-4.55%)

As of 04/2/2025 08:00 PM Eastern

Ross Stores - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
5

Buy
10

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ross Stores in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ROST.

Consensus Price Target

$161.40
21.93% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ross Stores, the average price target is $161.40. The highest price target for ROST is $180.00, while the lowest price target for ROST is $130.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.93% from the current price of $132.37.

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ROST Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/3/24 to 4/3/25	1 Month Ago 3/4/24 to 3/4/25	3 Months Ago 1/4/24 to 1/3/25	1 Year Ago 4/4/23 to 4/3/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$161.40	$169.06	$171.69	$155.21
Forecasted Upside	21.93% Upside	24.34% Upside	11.30% Upside	9.67% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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ROST Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ROST Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Ross Stores Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Ross Stores	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.63	2.54	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	21.93% Upside	52.01% Upside	17.77% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ROST News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/5/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	I. Boruchow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Negative ➝ Negative
3/5/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Set Target		$150.00	+12.50%
3/5/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Jay Sole Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$168.00 ➝ $163.00	+17.57%
3/5/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Laura Champine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$190.00 ➝ $175.00	+26.23%
3/5/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Simeon Siegel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$168.00 ➝ $156.00	+13.89%
3/5/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Binetti Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$175.00 ➝ $170.00	+24.11%
3/5/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alex Straton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$140.00 ➝ $130.00	-4.39%
3/5/2025	Telsey Advisory Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Dana Telsey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$175.00 ➝ $150.00	+10.32%
3/5/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Altschwager Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$175.00 ➝ $160.00	+17.67%
1/7/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Sherman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$178.00 ➝ $165.00	+6.49%
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11/22/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$180.00 ➝ $180.00	+21.81%
11/22/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$171.00 ➝ $173.00	+15.83%
11/19/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$185.00 ➝ $177.00	+27.39%
11/12/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Lejuez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$179.00 ➝ $152.00	+6.77%
8/23/2024	Gordon Haskett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/23/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$170.00 ➝ $180.00	+18.02%
3/6/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$143.00 ➝ $163.00	+9.26%
3/6/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$135.00 ➝ $147.00	+1.93%
6/29/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Initiates
6/29/2023	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$112.00	+3.38%
6/26/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Downgrade

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Should I Buy Ross Stores Stock? ROST Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, March 28, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Ross Stores pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ross Stores
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ross Stores, Inc.:

Strong Earnings Performance: Ross Stores, Inc. recently reported earnings per share of $1.79, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.65, indicating robust financial health and effective management.
Dividend Increase: The company has increased its quarterly dividend from $0.37 to $0.405 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $1.62, providing a yield of 1.26%.
Market Capitalization: With a market cap of approximately $42.27 billion, Ross Stores, Inc. is a significant player in the retail sector, suggesting stability and potential for growth.
Positive Analyst Ratings: The stock has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, with an average target price of $161.40, indicating optimism about future performance.
Current Stock Price: As of the latest trading session, Ross Stores, Inc. shares are priced at $129.09, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the retail sector.

Ross Stores
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ross Stores, Inc. for these reasons:

Revenue Miss: The company reported revenue of $5.91 billion, slightly below analysts' expectations of $5.95 billion, which may raise concerns about sales performance.
Analyst Downgrades: Some research firms have downgraded their ratings on Ross Stores, Inc., with Barclays setting a target price of $150.00 and Morgan Stanley lowering theirs to $130.00, indicating mixed sentiment among analysts.
High P/E Ratio: The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.18 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Insider Selling: Recent insider transactions, including sales by the COO and CMO, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance, which could concern potential investors.
Debt Levels: While the debt-to-equity ratio is relatively low at 0.29, any increase in debt could impact financial stability and investor confidence in the long run.

ROST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ross Stores is $161.40, with a high forecast of $180.00 and a low forecast of $130.00.
: 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ross Stores in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ROST shares.
: According to analysts, Ross Stores's stock has a predicted upside of 21.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Ross Stores has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, Loop Capital, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Sanford C. Bernstein, Telsey Advisory Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Ross Stores more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Ross Stores is 2.63 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.54. Learn more on how ROST compares to other companies.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Forecast & Price Target