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Ross Stores, Inc.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Ross Stores, Inc. scores 8/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). The key metric to watch in 2026 will be same-store sales growth under new leadership; if the company can maintain 4-7% comps growth, the path toward $200+ per share seems not just possible but probable.

What is Ross Stores, Inc.'s industry? Ross Stores, Inc. (rossstores.com) operates in Off-Price Retail / Apparel Retail. AskCyborg classifies Ross Stores, Inc. under Off-Price Retail / Apparel Retail in its company registry.

Ross Stores, Inc., headquartered in Dublin, California, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brand names, valued at $61.8 billion by market cap. Th...

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The key metric to watch in 2026 will be same-store sales growth under new leadership; if the company can maintain 4-7% comps...

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Industry Off-Price Retail / Apparel Retail
4 named competitors
4 recent developments
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Ross Stores, Inc. Overview

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Ross Stores, Inc., headquartered in Dublin, California, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brand names, valued at $61.8 billion by market cap. The company offers designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions at discount prices.

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Ross finds itself in a strong position with a value proposition that resonates with a squeezed middle class, a fortress balance sheet, and well-funded expansion into new territories. The company's 'treasure hunt' model remains arguably the most 'Amazon-proof' strategy in modern commerce. The business demonstrates a resilient model with strong Q3 2025 results, highlighted by 7% comparable store sales growth and solid execution.

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Ross is the nation's second-largest off-price retailer competing through its 'Treasure Hunt' model. Operating under Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS banners, the company has built a multi-billion dollar empire on the premise that consumers will trade time for value. It has effectively weaponized retail consolidation, turning vacant real estate into high-velocity discount hubs.

Industry Context

Ross Stores, Inc. operates in Off-Price Retail / Apparel Retail.

Key facts

Founded: 1950 · Headquarters: Dublin, California · Revenue: $21.1B · Market cap: $61.8B

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  • Comparable store sales accelerated to +7% in Q3 2025, driven by strength in cosmetics, footwear, and branded apparel categories.
  • Q3 2025 return on equity was 36.75% with a net margin of 9.47%, demonstrating exceptional operational efficiency.
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Recent developments

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  • January 2026Official commencement of the James Conroy era as new CEO.
  • January 2026Norman Ferber, former Chairman and CEO, passed away on January 23, 2026.
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Named competitors

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TJX CompaniesLeading off-price retailer (TJ Maxx, Marshalls)→Burlington Coat FactoryOff-price discount apparel and home goods→Nordstrom RackOff-price outlet of Nordstrom→CostcoValue-focused membership retailer→

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What does Ross Stores, Inc. do?+
Ross Stores, Inc., headquartered in Dublin, California, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brand names, valued at $61.8 billion by market cap. Th...
What is Ross Stores, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Ross Stores, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Ross Stores, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include TJX Companies, Burlington Coat Factory, Nordstrom Rack, Costco. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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