About Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Ross Stores, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, manages a chain of off-price retail establishments focusing on apparel and home goods. These stores operate under two main brand names: Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS. Their product selection primarily includes clothing, accessories, footwear, and household decor. The Ross Dress for Less outlets primarily serve middle-income households, offering merchandise at prices considerably lower than traditional department and specialty stores. Conversely, dd's DISCOUNTS stores cater to moderate-income households, providing products at prices below those typically found in department and discount stores. As of July 5, 2022, the company had approximately 1,950 stores operating across 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. Ross Stores, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is based in Dublin, California.
Is ROST a good dividend investment in 2026?
ROST offers a 0.77% forward yield with a 26% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 82/100 (Very Safe). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 41.8% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
ROST DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your ROST portfolio grows to $43.7K vs $42.3K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
ROST dividend growth history & forecast
ROST has grown its dividend by 10% over the last year and 41.8% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 0.77%.
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 ROST Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold ROST.
Gross yield
0.77%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
0.65%
Real yield (−CPI)
-2.15%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
0.77%
-2.03%
$77 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
0.65%
-2.15%
$65 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
0.62%
-2.18%
$62 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
0.77%
-2.03%
$77 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
0.70%
-2.10%
$70 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
0.77%
-2.03%
$77 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
0.58%
-2.22%
$58 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
0.65%
-2.15%
$65 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
0.54%
-2.26%
$54 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
0.57%
-2.23%
$57 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
0.54%
-2.26%
$54 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 ROST Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
23yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your ROST investment of $225.53/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$1.6K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-883.56
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in ROST for:
Shares needed
16,228
Capital required
$3,659,901
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.74/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 ROST Dividend Payment Schedule
ROST pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: 2026-09-08.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$3.70 / payment
$14.79 / year after tax
100 shares
$36.98 / payment
$147.90 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$369.75 / payment
$1479.00 / year after tax
📊 ROST vs S&P 500 Average Benchmarks
How ROST compares to typical S&P 500 Average averages. (Sector "Consumer Cyclical" not matched — using S&P 500 average)
Benchmark: S&P 500 Average
Dividend Yield▼-2.23% vs sectorBelow avg
ROST
0.77%
avg
3.00%
5Y Dividend CAGR▲+36.30% vs sectorBetter
ROST
41.80%
avg
5.50%
Payout Ratio▲-32.00% vs sectorBetter
ROST
26.00%
avg
58.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for ROST sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ ROST Insider Activity
▼ 2 Sales
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
Bransten Shelley
director
A-Award
2026-10-01
1,111
—
—
Johnson Christian B
director
A-Award
2026-10-01
1,111
—
—
Conroy James Grant
director, officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
F-InKind
2026-09-11
41,372
$230.74
$9.55M
Conroy James Grant
director, officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sale
2026-09-14
49,205
$229.48
$11.29M
Brinkley Stephen C
officer: PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS
F-InKind
2026-09-11
6,654
$230.74
$1.54M
Brinkley Stephen C
officer: PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS
Sale
2026-09-14
6,424
$229.66
$1.48M
Fleming Karen
officer: PRES, CMO ROSS DRESS FOR LESS
F-InKind
2026-09-11
907
$230.74
$209.3K
GARRETT SHARON D
director
G-Gift
2026-05-29
1,354
—
—
GARRETT SHARON D
director
G-Gift
2026-05-29
1,354
—
—
Mueller Patricia H
director
G-Gift
2026-05-29
1,354
—
—
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus
Current Price
$225.53
Analyst Target
$274.14
Upside / Downside
+21.6%
Range
$234.00 – $310.00
💡 If ROST reaches the analyst target of $274.14, investors buying today at $225.53 would see an effective yield of 0.63% on shares purchased at target price — vs 0.77% at current price.
Analyst consensus price target via FMP. Not a guarantee of future performance. Past analyst accuracy varies.
Next Earnings Report: 2026-11-19EPS estimate: $1.82
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
7.69
✅ Safe Zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
9/9
✅ Strong fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
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Net Insider Sentiment: Bearish0 buys · 2 sells · last 90 days
Net: $-12767079.00
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the ROST dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
1-year price trend
📊ROST Live Context
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) is currently trading at $225.53, 12% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 0.77% based on an annual payout of $1.74 per share.
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) is a consumer cyclical stock currently trading at $225.53 with a dividend yield of 0.77%. The company pays an annual dividend of $1.74 per share. The payout ratio of 26% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings. Over the past 5 years, ROST has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 41.8%.
⚠️ Key Risks
Dividend payments are not guaranteed and can be reduced or suspended at any time.
Auto-generated from live market data. For educational purposes only — not financial advice.
📚 For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and SEC EDGAR. Results are estimates — actual returns will vary. Full disclaimer →
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