Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna acquired a new stake in Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 2,837 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $511,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Syon Capital LLC increased its stake in shares of Ross Stores by 8.3% in the 4th quarter. Syon Capital LLC now owns 2,679 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $483,000 after purchasing an additional 205 shares in the last quarter. ING Groep NV increased its stake in shares of Ross Stores by 29.4% in the 4th quarter. ING Groep NV now owns 158,565 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $28,564,000 after purchasing an additional 36,060 shares in the last quarter. Havemeyer Place LP purchased a new position in shares of Ross Stores in the 4th quarter valued at about $97,000. 111 Capital increased its stake in shares of Ross Stores by 17.7% in the 4th quarter. 111 Capital now owns 8,211 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $1,479,000 after purchasing an additional 1,235 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vestcor Inc increased its stake in shares of Ross Stores by 52.6% in the 4th quarter. Vestcor Inc now owns 8,722 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $1,571,000 after purchasing an additional 3,005 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.86% of the company’s stock.
Ross Stores Price Performance
NASDAQ:ROST opened at $230.37 on Friday. Ross Stores, Inc. has a 12 month low of $124.49 and a 12 month high of $237.41. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $223.03 and a two-hundred day moving average of $201.86. The company has a current ratio of 1.54, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. The firm has a market cap of $73.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.59 and a beta of 0.86.
Ross Stores Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 9th will be given a $0.445 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 9th. This represents a $1.78 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Ross Stores’s dividend payout ratio is 24.86%.
Ross Stores News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Ross Stores this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research increased several EPS forecasts for Ross Stores, signaling improved profit expectations across 2027-2029. Buy 5 Stocks With High ROE as Markets Swing on War Skirmishes
- Positive Sentiment: The stock is being highlighted as a high-ROE, cash-generating retailer, which can attract investors looking for quality and stability during market volatility. Buy 5 Stocks With High ROE as Markets Swing on War Skirmishes
- Positive Sentiment: Ross Stores recently beat quarterly expectations, reporting EPS and revenue above estimates, which reinforces confidence in its operating momentum.
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent articles question how the investment narrative is evolving and compare Ross Stores with peers like Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, but these pieces are more commentary than new company-specific catalysts. How The Ross Stores (ROST) Investment Narrative Is Evolving Without New Analyst Targets
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage also notes Ross Stores is outperforming the consumer discretionary sector, but this mainly reflects relative strength already supported by analyst optimism. Ross Stores Stock: Is ROST Outperforming the Consumer Discretionary Sector?
Analyst Ratings Changes
ROST has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Ross Stores from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Ross Stores from $270.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating and issued a $230.00 price target on shares of Ross Stores in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Barclays lifted their price target on Ross Stores from $242.00 to $260.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Ross Stores in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Ross Stores has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $233.18.
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Insider Activity
In other news, CMO Karen Sykes sold 5,506 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $213.40, for a total value of $1,174,980.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chief marketing officer directly owned 104,648 shares in the company, valued at $22,331,883.20. This represents a 5.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Patricia H. Mueller sold 1,881 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $213.13, for a total value of $400,897.53. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 2,159 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $460,147.67. This trade represents a 46.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 25,756 shares of company stock worth $5,521,004 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 2.10% of the company’s stock.
Ross Stores Profile
Ross Stores, Inc (NASDAQ: ROST) is an American off‑price retailer headquartered in Dublin, California, that operates the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS store formats. The company sells a broad assortment of apparel, footwear, home fashions, accessories and other soft goods, positioning itself as a value-oriented destination for brand‑name and fashion merchandise at reduced prices.
Ross’s business model centers on opportunistic buying of excess inventory, closeouts, cancelled orders and overstocks from manufacturers, department stores and other suppliers.
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