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Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), based in Dublin, California, is an off-price retailer operating under the brands Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS. With a market cap of $46.6 billion, Ross Stores provides a range of designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions, all at discounted prices.
Shares of this leading off-price retailer have underperformed the broader market considerably over the past year. ROST has gained 14.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 32.3%. However, in 2024, ROST stock is up 2.9%, while the SPX is up 24.7% on a YTD basis.
