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Ross Stores, Inc. Stock: price and insider trades · United States
Ross Stores, Inc.: what insiders have been doing
Ross Stores, Inc., classified in the Retail & Commerce sector, is a listed company based in Dublin, United States, founded in 1954. Its insiders report their share dealings to SEC (Form 4). Over the twelve months to 18 October 2026, the company's managers filed 36 filings, from 15 insiders.
All open-market trades in the period are sales: 9 sales worth €16.9M, by 7 insiders, with no purchase on record. Conroy James Grant filed the largest sale, €9.7M, on 15 September 2026, which represents 0.015% of the company's market value.
The median gap between a trade and its publication by SEC (Form 4) is 4 days. US insiders must file a Form 4 within two business days of a trade. Selling is not necessarily a view on the stock: liquidity needs and diversification are common motives.
With 36 filings in twelve months, the company is more active than the median of 22 filings across the 5,458 companies we follow on the same exchange. Over the whole record (from 2016), the tally stands at no purchases and 41 sales. In its latest annual report filed with the SEC (10-K, fiscal year ended 31 January 2026), the company reported revenue of 22.75 bn USD and net income of 2.15 bn USD, with a dividend of 1.62 USD per share.
For comparison within the same sector, see the insider buying recorded at GameStop Corp. and Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. Source: insider filings from SEC (Form 4). Past trades are no guide to future returns.
Insider Decl.
201
Thresholds
n/a
Buy Volume
n/a
n/a
Sell Volume
€64M
41 ops. · all time
Who traded when
BuySaleKaren Fleming5 sales
Karen Sykes4 sales
Stephen C. Brinkley3 sales
James Grant Conroy2 sales
Michael J. Hartshorn2 sales
Balmuth Michael1 sale
+2 other insiders
Analyst consensus: bullish or bearish?
Analysts rate Ross Stores, Inc. Buy (bullish), based on 18 analysts. Average price target: US$268.61.
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Fundamental score
Ranked 11,200 of 24,148 companies
53.4
score / 100
Value41
Quality66
FCF yld2.9%
Earn yld2.9%
EV/EBITDA23.7x
ROE43%
Gross mgn28%
Net mgn9.4%
Debt/EBITDA1.5x
Pillars2/3
Transparent value + quality ranking, distinct from the insider signal.
Financial data
as of FY 2026FY ended January 2026 · cache
US$234.83
Analyst consensus
18 analystsBuy
US$187.00Target US$268.61(+14%)US$310.00
Income statement
RevenueUS$22.8B
Gross profitUS$6.3B28% margin
EBITDAUS$3.4B15% margin
Net incomeUS$2.1B10.8% margin
Valuation
PER (trailing)28.4x
PER (forward)26.2x
P/Book11.1x
Beta0.84
Balance sheet & cash
Market capUS$75B
Total debtUS$5.2B
Free Cash FlowUS$2.2B
Debt / Equity70%
Profitability & ownership
ROE42.6%
ROA12.8%
% insiders2.1%
% institutions95.8%
Last declaration on 5 October 2026
Declarations201 total
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25 of 201 declarations
About Ross Stores, Inc.
Ross Stores, Inc. (ticker: ROST) is a major off-price retail operator in the United States, listed on the American NYSE/NASDAQ market (NASDAQ) and headquartered in the United States. The company runs two core banners: Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS. Its business model is straightforward but highly effective: sell brand-name, first-quality merchandise at discounted prices, with a constantly changing assortment driven by opportunistic buying. That value proposition makes Ross a strong beneficiary of the persistent consumer demand for savings in a price-conscious retail environment. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/745732/000074573225000019/ross2024annualreport_final.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Ross Stores was founded in 1982 and has built its footprint through a disciplined, store-based growth strategy centered on lean operating costs, fast inventory turnover, and a large national store base. The company is headquartered in Dublin, California, placing it in a strategic location for U.S. consumer access and logistics management. ([rossstores.com](https://www.rossstores.com/who-we-are/?utm_source=openai))
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Operationally, Ross is best understood as a two-format off-price retailer. Ross Dress for Less serves a broad customer base with apparel, footwear, accessories, and home fashions. dd’s DISCOUNTS targets more price-sensitive shoppers with an even more value-oriented assortment across similar categories. The company emphasizes in-season, branded merchandise and a meaningfully lower price point than conventional department stores and discount chains. ([fintel.io](https://fintel.io/doc/sec-ross-stores-inc-745732-10k-2025-april-01-20179-5876?utm_source=openai))
Ross’s competitive position comes from scale, purchasing discipline, and a national store network that supports traffic and supplier relationships. Recent filings show a broad U.S. footprint, including Guam, and continued store expansion across the country, especially in high-growth Sun Belt markets. That geographic reach helps the company deepen brand awareness while supporting sourcing leverage and operating efficiency. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/745732/000074573225000019/ross2024annualreport_final.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Recent developments suggest a company still leaning into growth. In 2025 and early 2026, Ross continued opening new stores and highlighted an active expansion pipeline in the United States. Recent public updates also pointed to improved earnings guidance and ongoing SEC Form 4 insider activity, which keeps investor attention on execution, governance, and management confidence. For investors in French-speaking markets, ROST stands out as a defensive-cyclical retail name: exposed to the U.S. consumer, but supported by a resilient off-price model and a long operating history. ([investors.rossstores.com](https://investors.rossstores.com/static-files/9480275c-8c01-4dc2-baaf-1f66c5f7671a?utm_source=openai))
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