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ROST Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

ROST has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 1.62 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.89%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.62
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.89%
Dividend Rating 56.34%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.46%
Payout Ratio 25.3%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.10%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 19.4%
Total Return 5y: 62.7%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BKE 2,793 M 13.6% 40.1%
GES 873 M 6.27% 6.89%
JILL 220 M 2.28% 9.50%
SCVL 494 M 4.21% 4.30%
GAP 9,875 M 3.13% 5.08%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
GES 873 M 82.9% 87.1%
TJX 174,854 M 11.9% 89.4%
ROST 58,911 M 8.89% 88.1%
SCVL 494 M 6.06% 93.0%
GAP 9,875 M 7.50% 89.8%

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ROST Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-09 2025-12-09 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.23%
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.27%
2025-06-10 2025-06-10 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.29%
2025-03-18 2025-03-18 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.405 10.1% 0.33%
2024-12-10 2024-12-10 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.368 0% 0.24%
2024-09-10 2024-09-10 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.368 0% 0.24%
2024-06-11 2024-06-11 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.368 0% 0.26%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.368 9.9% 0.25%
2023-12-04 2023-12-05 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.25%
2023-09-01 2023-09-05 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.27%
2023-06-05 2023-06-06 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.32%
2023-03-13 2023-03-14 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.335 8.1% 0.33%
2022-12-05 2022-12-06 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.26%
2022-09-02 2022-09-06 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.35%
2022-06-06 2022-06-07 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.37%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.31 8.8% 0.35%
2021-12-06 2021-12-07 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.285 0% 0.26%
2021-09-03 2021-09-07 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.285 0% 0.25%
2021-06-07 2021-06-08 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.285 0% 0.24%
2021-03-15 2021-03-16 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.285 0% 0.23%
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.285 11.8% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2019-09-11 2019-09-12 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2019-06-10 2019-06-11 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.255 13.3% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-09-12 2018-09-13 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-06-11 2018-06-12 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.225 40.6% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-09-06 2017-09-07 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-06-02 2017-06-06 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.16 18.5% N/A
2016-12-05 2016-12-07 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2016-06-03 2016-06-07 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2016-03-10 2016-03-14 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.135 14.4% N/A
2015-12-07 2015-12-09 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.118 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.118 -49.8% N/A
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.235 0% N/A
2015-03-05 2015-03-09 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.235 17.5% N/A
2014-12-08 2014-12-10 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-06-06 2014-06-10 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.2 17.6% N/A
2013-12-09 2013-12-11 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2013-06-07 2013-06-11 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2013-02-20 2013-02-22 2013-03-29 Quarterly 0.17 21.4% N/A
2012-12-03 2012-12-05 2012-12-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A

ROST Dividend FAQ

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) operates off-price apparel and home-fashion retailers under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS banners, targeting middle-income and lower-to-moderate-income households across the United States. The company, incorporated in 1957 and headquartered in Dublin, California, sells clothing, accessories, footwear, and home goods at discounted prices.

What is the Dividend Yield of ROST?

As of January 2026, ROST`s dividend yield is 0.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.62 USD by the current share price of 180.14.

Does ROST pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, ROST paid a dividend of 1.62 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-09 and the payout was 0.405 USD.

How often does ROST pay dividends?

ROST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ROST has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-09.

ROST dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ROST for the next 4 payments are between 0.239 (-41.0%) and 0.392 (-3.2%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ROST pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.405 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ross Stores (ROST) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ROST?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ross Stores (ROST) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ROST?

ROST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.89% per year.
Strong growth: ROST's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ROST?

ROST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.46%. If you bought ROST's shares at 110.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.62 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.46% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ROST?

ROST Payout Consistency is 88.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Ross Stores has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ROST have a good Dividend Yield?

ROST`s 0.89% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ROST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ROST is 25.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ROST?

ROST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.34%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ROST Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ROST`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Ross Stores`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.68% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Ross Stores ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2015-06-12 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 640,000,000
1986 640,000,000
1987 640,000,000
1988 640,000,000
1989 640,000,000
1990 702,222,500 +9.72%
1991 660,000,000 -6.01%
1992 784,000,000 +18.79%
1993 768,000,000 -2.04%
1994 740,000,000 -3.65%
1995 790,000,000 +6.76%
1996 820,000,000 +3.8%
1997 803,200,000 -2.05%
1998 746,667,000 -7.04%
1999 728,421,000 -2.44%
2000 659,112,000 -9.51%
2001 651,832,000 -1.1%
2002 633,624,000 -2.79%
2003 617,904,000 -2.48%
2004 594,416,000 -3.8%
2005 582,636,000 -1.98%
2006 563,548,000 -3.28%
2007 544,860,000 -3.32%
2008 524,396,000 -3.76%
2009 498,592,000 -4.92%
2010 476,072,000 -4.52%
2011 456,920,000 -4.02%
2012 444,370,000 -2.75%
2013 429,606,000 -3.32%
2014 415,930,000 -3.18%
2015 404,504,000 -2.75%
2016 393,372,000 -2.75%
2017 382,132,000 -2.86%
2018 371,061,000 -2.9%
2019 359,299,000 -3.17%
2020 354,457,000 -1.35%
2021 353,081,000 -0.39%
2022 343,720,000 -2.65%
2023 336,261,000 -2.17%
2024 329,937,000 -1.88%
2025 325,054,000 -1.48%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-14 02:16