Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) — financial distillation
Annual history (10-K)
Quarterly history (10-Q)
Two headline lines are shown to start. Click any item in a legend to add or remove it — every figure on the chart is one the table below also carries, for the period it names.
In brief, from the full filed history
- Revenue grew from $6.49B (period ending 2009-01-31) to $22.75B (period ending 2026-01-31) — a 7.7% annual pace across 17 year(s) of filed history.
- Net margin expanded from 4.7% to 9.4% over that same span.
- Across 52 tracked quarters, the strongest was $6.01B (quarter ending 2026-05-02) and the weakest was $1.69B (quarter ending 2009-05-02).
Annual — most recent 10-K
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $22.75B | 2026-01-31 | 10-K | 0000745732-26-000006 |
| Operating income | $2.71B | 2026-01-31 | 10-K | 0000745732-26-000006 |
| Net income | $2.15B | 2026-01-31 | 10-K | 0000745732-26-000006 |
| Diluted EPS | $6.61 | 2026-01-31 | 10-K | 0000745732-26-000006 |
| Total assets | $15.55B | 2026-01-31 | 10-K | 0000745732-26-000006 |
| Cash & equivalents | $4.59B | 2026-01-31 | 10-K | 0000745732-26-000006 |
| Operating cash flow | $3.03B | 2026-01-31 | 10-K | 0000745732-26-000006 |
Quarterly — most recent 10-Q
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.01B | 2026-05-02 | 10-Q | 0000745732-26-000032 |
| Operating income | $804.0M | 2026-05-02 | 10-Q | 0000745732-26-000032 |
| Net income | $650.0M | 2026-05-02 | 10-Q | 0000745732-26-000032 |
| Diluted EPS | $2.02 | 2026-05-02 | 10-Q | 0000745732-26-000032 |
| Total assets | $15.55B | 2026-05-02 | 10-Q | 0000745732-26-000032 |
| Cash & equivalents | $4.13B | 2026-05-02 | 10-Q | 0000745732-26-000032 |
| Operating cash flow | $836.0M | 2026-05-02 | 10-Q | 0000745732-26-000032 |
Reading
The figures above are taken directly from filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The reading below was generated by a local language model from only those figures; it introduces no numbers of its own. It is not investment advice.
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) operates primarily in the off-price retail sector, with a scale evident in its substantial revenue of $22.75 billion for the fiscal year ending 2026-01-31. The company’s multi-year revenue trajectory reveals a steady growth at an annual pace of 7.7% over 17 years, as per pre-computed trend facts. This consistent expansion underscores Ross Stores’ market position and customer appeal within the off-price retail segment.
Net income has also grown significantly, rising from $305.4 million in 2009 to $2.15 billion in 2026, reflecting a net margin expansion from 4.7% to 9.4%. This improvement indicates enhanced operational efficiency and profitability over the years. The company’s strong cash position, with $4.59 billion in cash and equivalents at year-end 2026, further supports its financial stability and growth initiatives.
In examining the next filing, investors should focus on Ross Stores’ ability to sustain revenue growth amidst potential market saturation or changing consumer preferences within the off-price retail sector. Additionally, monitoring net income margin trends will be crucial, as any deviation from the established expansion could signal shifts in pricing strategies, cost management, or competitive pressures.
Source: SEC EDGAR company facts for CIK 0000745732 · filings index