← Research LibraryThe BriefFY2026 10-K · headline figures audited against SEC data
Ross Stores grew revenue 7.7% to $22.75B in the year to January 2026 on 5% comparable store sales and 90 new stores, while tariffs and a new distribution center trimmed operating margin 34 bps
The read at a glance✓ Audited against SEC data
- Growth — Revenue up 7.7% to $22.75B; comparable store sales up 5%OK
- Profitability — Operating margin down 34 bps to 11.9%; net income up 2.6% to $2.15BWatch
- Balance sheet — $4.6 billion unrestricted cash; total debt down 31.5% to $1.52BOK
- Accounting quality — Safe-zone balance-sheet score; no manipulation flag; earnings quality safeOK
- Capital allocation — Buybacks $1.05B and dividends $528.1M; new $2.55 billion two-year buybackOK
- Store growth — 2,267 stores, up 4%; about 110 openings planned for 2026OK
Business
Ross Stores runs two off-price chains: Ross Dress for Less, which the company calls the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States with 1,904 stores, and dd's DISCOUNTS, with 363 stores aimed at lower to moderate income households. Buyers purchase brand-name goods late in the cycle, from overruns, canceled orders and close-outs, and sell them 20% to 60% below department store prices at Ross and 20% to 70% below moderate department and discount store prices at dd's.
Where the revenue comes from
Fiscal 2025, as ROSS STORES, INC. reports it. History and quarterly detail are in the app.
Leadership changes
From ROSS STORES, INC.'s own filings, the day they're filed.
- Sharon D. Garrett · member · departureeff. 2026-10-01
- Shelley H. Bransten · Directors · appointmenteff. 2026-10-01
- William Sheehan · President · appointmenteff. 2025-09-30
Latest filings
- 8-K · Company announcement2026-09-17
- 10-Q · Quarterly report2026-09-01
- 8-K · Company announcement2026-08-20
- 10-Q · Quarterly report2026-06-02
- 8-K · Company announcement2026-05-27
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