Ross Stores Shares Climb 1.25% Despite 27.98% Volume Drop Ranked 179th in Daily Liquidity

On August 19, 2025, Ross Stores (ROST) traded higher by 1.25% to $146.94, while its trading volume of $530 million fell 27.98% from the previous day, ranking 179th among stocks by daily liquidity. The retail stock maintained momentum despite the volume contraction, outperforming broader market trends.

Analyst coverage remained bullish, with Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe reiterating a Buy rating and $170.00 price target, aligning with a broader consensus of 12 analysts who maintain a Strong Buy stance. Bank of America Securities also reaffirmed its $175.00 price target in an August 13 report, underscoring confidence in the company’s long-term potential. Tarlowe’s historical 62.73% success rate on stock recommendations added credibility to the positive outlook.

Recent financials highlighted operational stability, with Q1 2025 revenue rising to $4.98 billion from $4.86 billion in the same period last year, though net profit slightly declined to $479.25 million from $487.99 million. The mixed results did not deter analysts, who cited Ross’s resilient discount retail model and strong inventory management as key differentiators in a competitive sector.

A backtested trading strategy of holding the top 500 stocks by daily volume for one day returned 1.98% on August 19, 2025, contributing to a 7.61% annualized return over the past year. However, the approach yielded a low Sharpe ratio of 0.71, reflecting modest risk-adjusted performance despite short-term stability.