Ross Stores Slides 0.30% Amid Divergent Analyst Outlooks and 193rd Volume Rank as E Fund Bolsters Holdings by 36.6%

On August 15, 2025, Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) closed at $146.94, reflecting a 0.30% decline. The stock traded with a volume of $0.54 billion, ranking 193rd in daily trading activity. Institutional investors have shown renewed interest, with E Fund Management Co. Ltd. increasing its holdings by 36.6% in the first quarter, now owning 9,237 shares valued at $1.18 million. Analysts have set a consensus target price of $159.06, with ratings spanning from "strong buy" to "hold."

Recent analyst activity highlights a mixed outlook. JPMorgan raised its price target to $156.00 with an "overweight" rating, while Morgan Stanley reduced its target to $126.00 and assigned "equal weight." Barclays and Loop Capital also adjusted their targets downward but maintained "overweight" and "buy" ratings, respectively. The stock’s trailing P/E ratio stands at 23.18, with a 52-week range of $122.36 to $163.60.

On May 22, 2025, Ross reported quarterly earnings of $1.47 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.03. Revenue reached $4.98 billion, a 2.6% year-over-year increase. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.405 per share, payable on June 30, with a 1.1% yield. Institutional ownership remains strong, at 86.86% of shares held by major investors.

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