Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Stock Forecast
ROST analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.25 / 5 from 20 analysts
- Price target
- $268.61 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +13.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 19, 2026 EPS estimate $1.82
- 52-week range
- $156.05 – $255.23
ROST analyst ratings
20 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ROST price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ROST earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $1.83 | $1.80 | $1.90 | $1.58 | +16.0% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.78 | $8.70 | $8.92 | $6.61 | +32.8% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $8.96 | $8.45 | $9.51 | $8.78 | +2.1% | 12 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ROST revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $6.21B | $6.14B | $6.26B | +10.8% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $25.71B | $25.53B | $26.00B | +13.0% | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $27.47B | $27.02B | $28.08B | +6.8% | 19 |
ROST EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ROST revenue: reported and forecast
ROST EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $1.73 | $1.73 | $1.83 | $1.83 | $1.83 | +6.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $7.80 | $7.82 | $8.67 | $8.78 | $8.78 | +12.6% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.91 | $8.96 | $8.96 | +4.4% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ROST earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ROST beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from ROST
20 analysts cover Ross Stores; their consensus rating is buy (4.25 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $268.61, 13.4% above the latest close of $236.89. Analysts expect earnings of $8.78 per share for FY2027, +32.8% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $8.96 per share on revenue of $27.5 billion. Ross Stores beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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ROST forecast FAQ
What is Ross Stores's price target?
The average analyst price target for Ross Stores is $268.61, 13.4% above the latest close of $236.89.
Is Ross Stores a buy, hold or sell?
Of 20 analysts covering Ross Stores, 12 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 5 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Ross Stores's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.78 per share for FY2027 (range $8.70 to $8.92); for FY2028 the estimate is $8.96.
What is Ross Stores's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $25.7 billion, growth of 13.0%; for FY2028 it is $27.5 billion.
When does Ross Stores report earnings?
Ross Stores is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on November 19, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.82.
Does Ross Stores usually beat earnings estimates?
Ross Stores reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.