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Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Stock Analysis
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) stock analysis covering valuation, fundamentals, technical indicators, risk, AIQ Momentum, analyst catalysts, dividends, and the current AIQ Score.
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) currently has an AIQ Score of 48/100, indicating a neutral setup. Quality is the strongest factor at 73/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 28/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
ROST at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $230.74 |
| AIQ Score | 48/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Market Cap | $73.54B |
| P/E Ratio | 27.75 |
| Forward P/E | — |
| EPS | $2.68 |
| Revenue TTM | $6.26B |
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Beta | 0.88 |
| Volume | 1.61M |
| 52-week range | $143.39-$257.00 |
| RSI 14 | 36.38 |
| 50-Day SMA | $235.79 |
| 200-Day SMA | $213.90 |
| Analyst Price Target | $264.84 |
| Next Earnings | Nov 19, 2026 |
ROST
OverviewROST Stock Analysis Summary
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) currently has an AIQ Score of 48/100, indicating a neutral setup. Quality is the strongest factor at 73/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 28/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, ROST has AIQ Score of 48/100 with Quality base of 73/100 and fading Value at 28/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Quality (73/100) leads while Value (28/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Consumer Cyclical · 2.33% stock move · ROST classified in Apparel - Retail.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is ROST Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
ROST currently has a neutral overall setup. Quality is the strongest factor at 73/100, while Value is weakest at 28/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 73/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 63/100.
- - Analyst target implies +14.78% upside from the latest quote.
- - Value is the current constraint at 28/100.
- - Momentum is weak at 35/100.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (24 vs 11).
Current Consensus
ROST's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 11 buy, 10 neutral, and 24 sell votes. ROST's 14-day RSI is 36.38, which places the stock in a weaker momentum range. ROST's beta is 0.88, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in ROST?
Recent score-change history is not available in the current snapshot. These are the latest market-close scores instead.
What Would Change the ROST Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
ROST Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Ross Stores, Inc..
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Stock Analysis
Ross Stores, Inc. has an AIQ Score of 48/100 in a Neutral regime. Quality is strongest at 73/100. Beta is 0.88, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting stock factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | ROST is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 48/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that quality leads at 73/100 while value lags at 28/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 35/100 · Value 28/100 · Quality 73/100 · Risk 63/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Quality is the strongest factor at 73/100.
Momentum is 35/100 and RSI (14) is 36.4.
ROST is in a Neutral regime at 48/100.
Risk factor is 63/100 with beta 0.88 and annual volatility 26.47%.
Current conflict: quality leads at 73/100 while value lags at 28/100.
ROST Research Cluster
Ticker-specific paths for valuation, technical analysis, catalysts, dividends, financials, risk, and news.
ROST Fundamentals
ROST valuation, profitability, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and free cash flow.
ROST Technical Analysis
ROST technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
ROST Stock Catalysts
Track ROST earnings, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, stock news, and upcoming events.
ROST Dividend Analysis
ROST dividend yield, annual dividend, payout ratio, payment history, and income reliability context.
ROST Financial Data
ROST revenue, earnings, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, valuation ratios, and stock metrics.
ROST Risk Analysis
ROST volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
ROST Stock News
ROST stock news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
ROST vs Retail — Specialty & Discount Peers
Current peer cohort: ROST · SKX · TGT · TJX · TPR. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROST Current stock | 48/100 | 28/100 | 35/100 | 63/100 | 1.64 | 26.47% | Current |
| SKX Skechers ⚠️ | 57/100 | 48/100 | — | 80/100 | 0.44 | 1.99% | ROST vs SKX |
| TGT Target | 53/100 | 58/100 | 43/100 | 56/100 | 1.81 | 30.44% | ROST vs TGT |
| TJX TJX Companies | 42/100 | 30/100 | 22/100 | 57/100 | -0.6 | 20.52% | ROST vs TJX |
| TPR Tapestry | 34/100 | 39/100 | 24/100 | 45/100 | 0.4 | 41.48% | ROST vs TPR |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Sep 11, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current stock evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of stock evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
Open catalysts7 recent quarterly periods are available for review.
Checked Sep 12, 2026
Explore factor drivers, conflicts, persistence, and scenario sensitivity in the advanced workspace.
Fundamentals Verdict
Current snapshot fields are separate from reported-quarter statement tables.
Latest period Aug 1, 2026.
Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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ROST Stock FAQ
What is ROST stock price today?
Ross Stores, Inc.'s current stock price is $230.74. Use the live quote with AIQ Score, news, and risk context rather than treating price alone as a decision signal.
Is ROST bullish or bearish right now?
ROST's bullish or bearish read depends on the current AIQ Score, factor alignment, technical analysis consensus, valuation, risk, and catalyst evidence. A mixed setup should be treated differently from a broad confirmation across those signals.
What is ROST's market cap?
ROST's market cap is $73.54B based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Use it with P/E ratio, revenue, and growth metrics to frame company size, valuation, and peer comparisons.
What is ROST's current P/E ratio?
ROST's current P/E ratio is 27.75 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Read it with revenue growth, margins, EPS, cash flow, and peer valuation rather than using P/E alone.
What is ROST's RSI?
ROST's 14-day RSI is 36.38 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. RSI should be interpreted with MACD, moving averages, volume, volatility, and price trend.
Is ROST above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?
ROST is -2.14% from its 50-day SMA and 7.87% from its 200-day SMA based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Moving-average position should be read with momentum and broader AIQ evidence.
When is ROST's next earnings date?
ROST's next earnings date is currently listed as Nov 19, 2026. Earnings can reset revenue, EPS, price target, analyst rating, and catalyst expectations.
Does ROST pay a dividend?
ROST's dividend yield is 0.00% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Dividend yield should be read with payout ratio, free cash flow, growth, and balance-sheet strength.