Ross Stores Inc (ROST)
Ross Stores Inc. is a leading off-price retailer in the United States, offering a wide range of brand-name and designer products at discounted prices. Founded in 1950, the company operates thousands of stores across the country, primarily under the Ross Dress for Less banner, providing value-focused apparel, footwear, accessories, and home goods to budget-conscious shoppers.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | $0.41 | 2025-09-09 | 2025-09-09 |
| June 30, 2025 | $0.41 | 2025-06-10 | 2025-06-10 |
| March 31, 2025 | $0.41 | 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-18 |
| December 31, 2024 | $0.37 | 2024-12-10 | 2024-12-10 |
| September 30, 2024 | $0.37 | 2024-09-10 | 2024-09-10 |
Dividends Summary
- Ross Stores Inc has issued 85 dividend payments over the past 21 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 8 days ago, on September 30, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $0.57 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.19 per share.
Company News
U.S. stock futures were slightly lower as the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium begins, with focus on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech and key corporate earnings reports from Walmart, Intuit, and Ross Stores.
Ross Stores forecasts the possibility of falling sales this fiscal year, citing slowing trends due to harsh weather and economic worries. The company expects same-store sales to be within a range of down 1% to up 2%, with earnings per share of $5.95 to $6.55.
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