Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$149.15 +0.15 (+0.10%)

As of 01/17/2025 04:00 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 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
12

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ROST.

Consensus Price Target

$171.29
14.85% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ross Stores, the average price target is $171.29. The highest price target for ROST is $190.00, while the lowest price target for ROST is $147.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.85% from the current price of $149.15.

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ROST Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$171.29	$171.69	$169.71	$131.05
Forecasted Upside	14.85% Upside	15.11% Upside	16.44% Upside	-4.78% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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	2.72	2.51	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	14.85% Upside	28.31% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ROST News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/10/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	I. Boruchow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$165.00 ➝ $165.00	+6.71%
1/7/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars	A. Sherman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$178.00 ➝ $165.00	+6.49%
11/22/2024	Guggenheim 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$180.00 ➝ $180.00	+21.81%
11/22/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$170.00 ➝ $180.00	+20.51%
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%
11/18/2024	Telsey Advisory Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$175.00 ➝ $175.00	+23.85%
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	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$147.00 ➝ $167.00	+8.46%
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8/23/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$163.00 ➝ $178.00	+15.61%
8/23/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$165.00 ➝ $175.00	+10.42%
8/23/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$170.00 ➝ $190.00	+24.57%
8/23/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$162.00 ➝ $180.00	+18.02%
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	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$138.00 ➝ $165.00	+10.63%
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
3/1/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$123.00	+12.91%
3/1/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$121.00 ➝ $120.00	+10.44%

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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 Tuesday, January 14, 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.:

Recent earnings report showed $1.48 earnings per share, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.41, indicating strong financial performance.
The stock is currently priced at $154.95, which is below the consensus price target of $171.69, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
Ross Stores, Inc. has a solid return on equity of 41.83%, reflecting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
The company has a market capitalization of approximately $51.12 billion, indicating a strong position in the retail market and stability for investors.
With a dividend yield of 0.95% and a payout ratio of 23.15%, Ross Stores, Inc. offers a reliable income stream for investors while maintaining room for growth.

Ross Stores
Bear Case

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

Revenue for the latest quarter was $5.10 billion, slightly below analyst expectations of $5.15 billion, which may indicate challenges in meeting growth targets.
The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.40, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, suggesting that the stock could be overvalued.
Despite a strong performance, the company has a quick ratio of 0.98, which is below 1, indicating potential liquidity issues in covering short-term liabilities.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with five holding a "hold" rating, which may reflect uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.10, indicating that it may be more sensitive to market movements compared to the overall market.

ROST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ross Stores is $171.29, with a high forecast of $190.00 and a low forecast of $147.00.
: 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ross Stores in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ROST shares.
: According to analysts, Ross Stores's stock has a predicted upside of 14.85% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Ross Stores's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Ross Stores has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sanford C. Bernstein, TD Cowen, Telsey Advisory 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 2.72 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how ROST compares to other companies.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Stock Forecast & Price Target