Ross Stores Climbs to 275th in Market Volume as Shares Rise 1.38 on Institutional Buying and Mixed Analyst Outlook

On September 4, 2025, Ross Stores (ROST) recorded a trading volume of $0.39 billion, ranking 275th in the market. The stock rose 1.38%.

Ross Stores reported second-quarter earnings, with a net profit margin of 9.60% and revenue growth of 4.6% year-over-year. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.405, payable on September 30, with an ex-dividend date of September 9. A Form 144 filing revealed an insider’s planned sale of 4,000 restricted shares via Morgan Stanley, representing 0.0012% of outstanding shares. No recent sales by the insider were reported in the prior three months.

Institutional investors, including Maverick Capital Ltd., increased their holdings in ROST during the first quarter, with Maverick purchasing 8,083 shares valued at $1.03 million. Analysts provided mixed outlooks: Jefferies upgraded the stock to "buy" with a $150 price target, while Wall Street Zen lowered its rating to "hold." The average analyst rating remains "Moderate Buy," with a $160.67 average price target.

Technical indicators showed conflicting signals. A MACD Death Cross and bearish reversal patterns suggested caution, while earnings releases and dividend announcements acted as bullish catalysts. Institutional and retail investors demonstrated net buying pressure, with 55.99% inflow across all investor categories. However, weak cash flow performance (-97.65% YoY) and elevated leverage (equity multiplier of 286.09%) highlighted structural risks.

Backtest results indicated a 2.99% price increase, aligned with a slightly positive technical outlook. Despite a 4.18/10 technical score (0–10), volatility and unclear direction necessitated cautious monitoring. Key events to watch include the upcoming earnings release and dividend payment as potential drivers for near-term momentum.