Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ross Stores, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) has returned 20.51% so far this year and 71.21% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ROST has achieved an annualized return of 15.11%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 9, 1986, ROST's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.05%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Mar 2000 with a return of +66.4%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -42.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ROST closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 3, 2000 with a return of +23.4%, while the worst single day was May 20, 2022 at -22.5%.

Ross Stores, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 17.12%, beta of 0.91, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 10, 1986.

• This stock captured 123.93% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 81.79% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ROST ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Ross Stores, Inc. provided a 0.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.66 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ross Stores, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ross Stores, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Ross Stores, Inc. was 82.23%, occurring on Nov 1, 1990. Recovery took 1341 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ross Stores, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ross Stores, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.