What is ROST's current dividend yield?

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) has a dividend yield of 0.78%, paying $1.78 per share annually.

How often does ROST pay dividends?

Ross Stores, Inc. typically pays dividends on a quarterly basis. The annual dividend totals $1.78 per share.

When is ROST's next ex-dividend date?

The most recent ex-dividend date for Ross Stores, Inc. was June 9, 2026. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced a few weeks before the payment date.

What is ROST's dividend growth rate?

Ross Stores, Inc. has a 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 42.3%. The 10-year CAGR is 10.3%.

What is ROST's payout ratio?

Ross Stores, Inc. has a payout ratio of 23%, meaning it distributes 23% of its earnings as dividends. This leaves significant room for dividend growth.

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Dividend Analysis

Comprehensive dividend yield, safety, growth, and income analysis for ROST.

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) pays a modest 0.78% dividend yield, or $1.78 per share annually at a stock price of $235.76. The payout ratio of 23% is well within sustainable levels, leaving room for future increases. Earnings cover the dividend 4.0x. Dividend growth is slowing — the 3-year CAGR of 9.5% trails the 5-year rate of 42.3% and the 10-year rate of 10.3%. The most recent ex-dividend date was June 9, 2026.

Dividend Overview

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) pays a modest 0.78% dividend yield, or $1.78 per share annually at a stock price of $235.76.

Dividend Yield

0.78%

Annual Dividend

$1.78

Share Price

$235.77

Ex-Dividend Date

Jun 9, 2026

Consecutive Years

0 yrs

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Dividend Safety

Safe

The payout ratio of 23% is well within sustainable levels, leaving room for future increases.

Payout Ratio23%

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DRIP Projection

$10,000 invested in ROST with dividends reinvested would grow to approximately $17,823 after 10 years, generating roughly $4,727/year in dividend income. This projection assumes the current 0.78% yield and a 42.3% annual dividend growth rate with all dividends reinvested.

Year	Portfolio Value	Annual Income	Total Return
Year 1	$10,078	$112	+1%
Year 5	$10,923	$497	+9%
Year 10	$17,823	$4,727	+78%
Year 15	$175,576	$271,246	+1656%
Year 20	$235,231,218	$2,116,677,307	+2352212%

Assumes constant share price and reinvestment at current price. Actual results will vary. Try our DRIP Calculator for a customized projection with real historical data.