Ross Stores (ROST) EBIT Margin (2009 - 2026)
Ross Stores' (ROST) quarterly EBIT Margin came in at 17.62% in Q3 2026, up 607.0% on a YoY basis from 2.49% in Q3 2025, and up 31.69% quarter-over-quarter from 13.38% in Q2 2026.
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Ross Stores (ROST) EBIT Margin (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Ross Stores (ROST) has reported EBIT Margin for 18 consecutive years, with 17.62% the latest figure, recorded in Q3 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q3 2026, EBIT Margin rose 607.0% year-over-year to 17.62%; the trailing twelve-month figure through Aug 2026 stood at 13.75% (up 175.0% YoY), and the FY2026 full-year result was 11.9%, down 34.0% from the prior year.
- EBIT Margin advanced to 17.62% in Q3 2026 per ROST's latest filing, from 13.38% in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, EBIT Margin topped out at 17.62% in Q3 2026 and bottomed at 65.73% in Q1 2022.
- Historically, EBIT Margin has averaged 22.97% across 5 years, with a median of 11.54% in 2025.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2022 and 2024: EBIT Margin tumbled 638 bps in 2022, then soared 7458 bps in 2024.
- Over 5 years, EBIT Margin stood at 65.12% in 2022, then gained by 7 bps to 60.32% in 2023, then surged by 120 bps to 11.91% in 2024, then decreased by 3 bps to 11.58% in 2025, then surged by 52 bps to 17.62% in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, EBIT Margin over the past three periods registered 17.62%, 13.38%, and 12.27% for Q3 2026, Q2 2026, and Q1 2026 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | EBIT Margin (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 139.40 Bn | 133.40 Bn | 5.07 Bn | 13.09% |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 71.31 Bn | 67.03 Bn | 2.12 Bn | 17.62% |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 14.90 Bn | 14.20 Bn | 1.39 Bn | -45.70% |
| 4 | Gap | 7.38 Bn | 4.89 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 18.52% |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.59 Bn | 6.17 Bn | 542.57 Mn | 9.43% |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.25 Bn | 5.61 Bn | 822.65 Mn | 19.95% |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 5.79 Bn | 5.27 Bn | 759.00 Mn | 15.95% |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.29 Bn | 4.15 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.39 Bn | 2.29 Bn | 456.17 Mn | 2.36% |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.04 Bn | 1.75 Bn | 133.48 Mn | 20.59% |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | 17.62% |
| May 2, 2026 | 13.38% |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 12.27% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 11.58% |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 11.54% |
| May 3, 2025 | 12.17% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 12.36% |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 11.91% |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 12.47% |
| May 4, 2024 | 12.17% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | -59.43% |
| Oct 28, 2023 | -60.32% |
| Jul 29, 2023 | -60.27% |
| Apr 29, 2023 | -62.41% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | -64.15% |
| Oct 29, 2022 | -65.12% |
| Jul 30, 2022 | -63.14% |
| Apr 30, 2022 | -63.40% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | -65.73% |
| Oct 30, 2021 | -61.69% |