What does Ross Stores do?

Ross Stores (ROST) is an Apparel Retail company. Off-price apparel and home fashion retailer operating Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS. Ended FY 2025 with 2,267 stores and about 111,000 associates (Ross Stores FY 2025 Form 10-K). It was founded in 1982, is headquartered in Dublin, California and employs about 111,000 people.

How does Ross Stores make money?

As of 2026-Q2, Ross Stores's revenue breaks down across Home Accents and Bed and Bath (21%), Ladies (19%), Mens (19%), Shoes (19%). See the revenue-by-segment chart for the full mix.

How has Ross Stores's revenue and profitability trended?

Track Ross Stores's quarterly and annual revenue, gross and net margins, and EPS in the interactive charts on this page. Data last updated August 26, 2026.

Who are Ross Stores's main competitors?

Sterling groups Ross Stores in the Retail sector, alongside Home Depot (HD), Lowe's (LOW), TJX Companies (TJX), AutoZone (AZO), O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) and Carvana (CVNA).

If I'm investing in Ross Stores, what similar companies should I consider?

If you are researching Ross Stores, also look at Home Depot (HD), Lowe's (LOW) and TJX Companies (TJX). You can compare all of them side by side or browse the full Retail sector on Sterling.