ROST is Ross Stores, Inc. (Consumer Cyclical). Trading at $251.81. Current dividend yield: 0.71%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.78 |
| Current yield | 0.71% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 09, 2026(in 28 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.4450 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 41.56% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 9.32% |
| Payout ratio | 23% |
| Market cap | $81.87B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | $0.4450 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.4450 |
| 2025-12-09 | $0.4050 |
| 2025-09-09 | $0.4050 |
| 2025-06-10 | $0.4050 |
| 2025-03-18 | $0.4050 |
| 2024-12-10 | $0.3675 |
| 2024-09-10 | $0.3675 |
About ROST
Ross Stores, founded in 1982, is a US-focused off-price apparel and home fashion retailer operating more than 2,100 stores across 43 states, primarily under the Ross Dress for Less banner, with a smaller footprint through dd's Discounts. In fiscal 2025, the company generated over $22 billion in sales. Ross offers branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and home goods at a 20%-60% discount to department and specialty store prices, sourcing closeouts and excess inventory from vendors worldwide.
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Frequently asked
What is ROST's dividend yield?
ROST (Ross Stores, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 0.71%, which works out to about $1.78 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is ROST's next ex-dividend date?
ROST's next ex-dividend date is Sep 09, 2026 (in 28 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did ROST last pay a dividend?
ROST's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 09, 2026.
How often does ROST pay dividends?
ROST pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is ROST growing its dividend?
ROST has been growing its dividend at a 9.32% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-08-12. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.