Ross Stores (ROST) EBT Margin (2009 - 2026)
Ross Stores' (ROST) quarterly EBT Margin came in at 18.11% in Q3 2026, up 598.0% on a YoY basis from 2.59% in Q3 2025, and up 30.0% quarter-over-quarter from 13.93% in Q2 2026.
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Ross Stores (ROST) EBT Margin (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Ross Stores (ROST) has reported EBT Margin for 18 consecutive years, with 18.11% the latest figure, recorded in Q3 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q3 2026, EBT Margin rose 598.0% year-over-year to 18.11%; the trailing twelve-month figure through Aug 2026 stood at 14.29% (up 160.0% YoY), and the FY2026 full-year result was 12.49%, down 56.0% from the prior year.
- EBT Margin climbed to 18.11% in Q3 2026 per ROST's latest filing, from 13.93% in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, EBT Margin topped out at 18.11% in Q3 2026 and bottomed at 9.43% in Q1 2022.
- Historically, EBT Margin has averaged 12.33% across 5 years, with a median of 12.18% in 2025.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2022 and 2026: EBT Margin plunged 344 bps in 2022, then jumped 598 bps in 2026.
- Over 5 years, EBT Margin stood at 9.88% in 2022, then rose by 22 bps to 12.05% in 2023, then gained by 6 bps to 12.75% in 2024, then slipped by 4 bps to 12.18% in 2025, then soared by 49 bps to 18.11% in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, EBT Margin over the past three periods registered 18.11%, 13.93%, and 12.78% for Q3 2026, Q2 2026, and Q1 2026 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | EBT Margin (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 145.45 Bn | 139.45 Bn | 5.07 Bn | 13.29% |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 73.74 Bn | 69.46 Bn | 2.12 Bn | 18.11% |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 16.67 Bn | 15.97 Bn | 1.39 Bn | 8.06% |
| 4 | Gap | 7.87 Bn | 5.38 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 18.63% |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.93 Bn | 6.52 Bn | 542.57 Mn | 9.85% |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.36 Bn | 5.74 Bn | 822.65 Mn | 20.55% |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 6.04 Bn | 5.58 Bn | 759.00 Mn | 15.39% |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.70 Bn | 4.56 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.91 Bn | 2.81 Bn | 456.17 Mn | 2.31% |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.22 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 133.48 Mn | 21.51% |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | 18.11% |
| May 2, 2026 | 13.93% |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 12.78% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 12.18% |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 12.13% |
| May 3, 2025 | 12.86% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 13.04% |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 12.75% |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 13.29% |
| May 4, 2024 | 13.11% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 13.22% |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 12.05% |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 12.05% |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 10.84% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 11.15% |
| Oct 29, 2022 | 9.88% |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 11.04% |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 10.37% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 9.43% |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 11.02% |