Ross Stores Trading Volume Plummets 51.7% Landing at 240th Position

On June 13, 2025, Ross Stores (ROST) experienced a significant decline in trading volume, with a total of $39.8 million in shares traded, marking a 51.7% decrease from the previous day. This placed Ross Stores at the 240th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of Ross Stores also decreased by 1.22%, marking the fifth consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 8.31% over the past five days.

Ross Stores, Inc. recently announced its quarterly earnings results on May 22nd, reporting an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.47 for the quarter. This financial update is crucial for investors as it provides insights into the company's performance and future prospects.

Analysts have been closely monitoring Ross Stores, with 15 analysts providing their evaluations in the last quarter. The spectrum of viewpoints ranges from bullish to bearish, with a mix of ratings including 'Overweight', 'Buy', and 'Equal-Weight'. The average 12-month price target for Ross Stores is $150.27, with a high estimate of $170.00 and a low estimate of $126.00. This average target has seen a slight decrease of 0.9% compared to the previous average price target of $151.64.

Key analysts have made notable adjustments to their ratings and price targets. For instance, Matthew Boss from JP Morgan raised the price target to $154.00 from $141.00, while Ike Boruchow from Wells Fargo lowered the price target to $150.00 from $155.00. Laura Champine from Loop Capital also lowered the price target to $170.00 from $175.00. These adjustments reflect the dynamic nature of market conditions and the company's performance.

Ross Stores operates as an off-price apparel and accessories retailer, with the majority of its sales coming from its Ross Dress for Less banner. The company procures excess brand-name merchandise at a 20%-60% discount to full prices, creating a treasure hunt shopping experience for its customers. The firm's more than 1,800 Ross Dress for Less stores are primarily located in densely populated suburban communities, serving middle-income consumers. Additionally, Ross operates around 350 DD's Discounts chains targeting lower-income shoppers.

Ross Stores has shown positive performance in terms of revenue growth, achieving a 2.61% growth rate over the 3M period as of April 30, 2025. This growth rate is higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector. The company's financial strength is also reflected in its exceptional net margin of 9.61%, which exceeds industry averages. Additionally, Ross Stores has a robust Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.65% and a Return on Assets (ROA) of 3.28%, both of which surpass industry benchmarks. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.9 indicates a prudent financial strategy and a balanced approach to debt management.