ROSS STORES, INC.(ROST)Stock Analysis
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ROST Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for ROSS STORES, INC. (ROST), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores ROST at 71.5/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #259 of 2,879 stocks — the top 10% of the AI-ranked universe. ROST scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (93.4), balance sheet strength (92.0), institutional flow (75.2). Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2027), ROSS STORES, INC. reports quarterly revenue of $6.0B, net income of $650.0M, an operating margin of 13.4%. Top institutional holders of ROST by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. ROST trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 745732. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate ROST daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for ROSS STORES, INC. directly from SEC EDGAR. ROSS STORES, INC.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 72 since 2021, currently 71.5 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving ROST's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
AI-extracted from ROSS STORES, INC.'s 10-Q filed 2026-06-02 — Q1 FY2026 (quarter ended May 2, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Sales surged 21% to $6.0B with 17% comp store growth and 120 bps operating margin expansion to 13.4%, driven by 11% traffic increase and 6% basket lift.
Margins: Operating margin expanded 120 bps to 13.4% of sales, driven by merchandise margin gains and occupancy leverage that outweighed slightly higher SG&A as a percentage of sales from incentive compensation. Gross margin improved 145 bps, primarily from an 85 bps merchandise margin increase.
Watch Items from the Filing
- Packaway inventory at 36% of total, down from 37% at FY2025 year-end and 41% at Q1 FY2025; timing of packaway release drives operating cash flow variability.
- Outstanding Senior Notes of $1.0B with $241M due in 2027; April 2026 repayment of $500M 0.875% notes completed.
- Tariff refund claims submitted under IEEPA; no receivable or gain recognized as of May 2, 2026, as realization not assured and timing remains uncertain.
- Merchandise inventory of $2,977M grew slower (+11.5%) than sales (+21%), improving cash conversion; accounts payable leverage increased to 89% from 81% YoY.
- Class action litigation pending in California alleging wage and hour violations; company believes resolution will not have material adverse effect.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2027
$6.0B
Net Income
Q1 2027
$650.0M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2027
$627.1M
Operating Margin
Q1 2027
13.4%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2027
0.20
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+21.7% YoYNet Income
+41.9% YoYOperating Income
+36.0% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+50.9% YoYTotal Assets
+15.9% YoYTotal Debt
-17.9% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+79.2% YoY| Metric | FY 2026 | FY 2023 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $22.75B +21.7% | $18.70B +24.8% | $14.98B +6.0% | $14.13B +9.9% | $12.87B +7.8% | $11.94B |
| Net Income | $2.15B +41.9% | $1.51B -4.8% | $1.59B +16.5% | $1.36B +21.9% | $1.12B +9.5% | $1.02B |
| Operating Income | $2.71B +36.0% | $1.99B | — | — | — | — |
| EPS (Diluted) | $6.61 +50.9% | $4.38 +2.8% | $4.26 +20.0% | $3.55 +25.4% | $2.83 +12.7% | $2.51 |
| Total Assets | $15.55B +15.9% | $13.42B +120.9% | $6.07B +6.1% | $5.72B +7.8% | $5.31B +9.0% | $4.87B |
| Total Debt | $2.02B -17.9% | $2.46B +686.2% | $312.4M -35.2% | $481.9M +21.6% | $396.5M +0.1% | $396.0M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.03B +79.2% | $1.69B -18.3% | $2.07B +22.9% | $1.68B +7.9% | $1.56B +17.5% | $1.33B |
AI Insight: ROST Financial Trends
ROST accelerated revenue growth and operating leverage in latest quarter while aggressively deleveraging, with Q2 2026 revenue +20.5% YoY and debt cut 37% since Q2 2025.
• Operating income rose from $606M in Q2 2025 to $804M in Q2 2026 (+32.5%), signaling strong margin expansion despite seasonal Q2 softness.
• Operating cash flow strengthened to $1,122M in Q1 2026 and $836M in Q2 2026, up sharply from $410M–$668M in prior year quarters.
• Total debt collapsed from $2,915M in Q1 2025 to $1,260M in Q2 2026, while equity grew from $5,509M to $6,305M.
⚠ Q2 2026 revenue of $6,010M trails Q1 2026's $6,635M; seasonal Q2 dip or early sign of deceleration warrants next quarter confirmation.
AI Insight: ROST Ratio Trends
ROST surged in Q2 2026 with operating margin reaching 13.4% and ROIC hitting 42.5%, while debt-to-equity fell to 0.20—strongest efficiency metrics in two years.
• Operating margin expanded 180bp from Q4 2025 (11.6%) to Q2 2026 (13.4%), highest since Q3 2024.
• ROIC jumped 170bp to 42.5% in Q2 2026 from 32.8% in Q4 2025, recovering to best levels since Q1 2026.
• Debt-to-equity ratio declined to 0.20 in Q2 2026 from 0.67 in Q3 2024, reflecting improved balance sheet strength.
• Net profit margin improved to 10.8% in Q2 2026 from 9.1% in Q4 2025, highest in trailing data.
⚠ Q2 2026 results spike significantly above TTM averages (OpMargin 13.4% vs TTM 12.2%, ROIC 42.5% vs TTM 38.4%)—watch for sustainability.
⚠ ROE and ROA both elevated in Q2 2026 (41.2%, 16.7%) relative to recent quarters—seasonal strength or structural improvement unclear.
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Top Institutional Holders of ROST
BlackRock, Inc.
$5.4B24,856,784 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$4.6B21,019,930 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$3.1B14,180,825 shSTATE STREET CORP
$3.0B13,909,647 shBANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
$2.0B9,416,866 shPRIMECAP MANAGEMENT CO/CA/
$2.0B9,170,030 shFMR LLC
$2.0B9,154,714 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$2.0B9,105,731 shInvesco Ltd.
$1.2B5,345,300 shMORGAN STANLEY
$1.2B5,316,789 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $5.4B | 24,856,784 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $4.6B | 21,019,930 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $3.1B | 14,180,825 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $3.0B | 13,909,647 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | $2.0B | 9,416,866 |
| PRIMECAP MANAGEMENT CO/CA/ | $2.0B | 9,170,030 |
| FMR LLC | $2.0B | 9,154,714 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $2.0B | 9,105,731 |
| Invesco Ltd. | $1.2B | 5,345,300 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $1.2B | 5,316,789 |
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