Ross Stores (ROST) FCF Margin (2009 - 2026)
Ross Stores' (ROST) quarterly FCF Margin came in at 9.97% in Q3 2026, up 153.0% on a YoY basis from 3.94% in Q3 2025, and down 4.45% quarter-over-quarter from 10.43% in Q2 2026.
Analysis
Ross Stores (ROST) FCF Margin (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Ross Stores (ROST) has reported FCF Margin for 18 consecutive years, with 9.97% the latest figure, recorded in Q3 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q3 2026, FCF Margin rose 153.0% year-over-year to 9.97%; the trailing twelve-month figure through Aug 2026 stood at 11.38% (up 358.0% YoY), and the FY2026 full-year result was 9.7%, up 196.0% from the prior year.
- FCF Margin retreated to 9.97% in Q3 2026 per ROST's latest filing, from 10.43% in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, FCF Margin topped out at 18.81% in Q1 2023 and bottomed at 12.14% in Q2 2022.
- Historically, FCF Margin has averaged 7.47% across 5 years, with a median of 7.76% in 2022.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2022 and 2023: FCF Margin plunged 2578 bps in 2022, then soared 1770 bps in 2023.
- Over 5 years, FCF Margin stood at 7.76% in 2022, then fell by 29 bps to 5.53% in 2023, then climbed by 19 bps to 6.57% in 2024, then surged by 68 bps to 11.03% in 2025, then declined by 10 bps to 9.97% in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, FCF Margin over the past three periods registered 9.97%, 10.43%, and 13.88% for Q3 2026, Q2 2026, and Q1 2026 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | FCF Margin (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjx Companies | 145.45 Bn | 139.45 Bn | 5.07 Bn | 11.39% |
| 2 | Ross Stores | 73.74 Bn | 69.46 Bn | 2.12 Bn | 9.97% |
| 3 | Burlington Stores | 16.67 Bn | 15.97 Bn | 1.39 Bn | 0.98% |
| 4 | Gap | 7.87 Bn | 5.38 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 5.01% |
| 5 | Urban Outfitters | 6.93 Bn | 6.52 Bn | 542.57 Mn | -12.00% |
| 6 | Abercrombie & Fitch | 6.36 Bn | 5.74 Bn | 822.65 Mn | 15.88% |
| 7 | Victoria's Secret | 6.04 Bn | 5.58 Bn | 759.00 Mn | 20.36% |
| 8 | Boot Barn Holdings | 4.70 Bn | 4.56 Bn | - | - |
| 9 | American Eagle Outfitters | 2.91 Bn | 2.81 Bn | 456.17 Mn | -10.59% |
| 10 | Buckle | 2.22 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 133.48 Mn | 12.00% |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | 9.97% |
| May 2, 2026 | 10.43% |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 13.88% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 11.03% |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 8.44% |
| May 3, 2025 | 4.06% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 11.44% |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 6.57% |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 7.46% |
| May 4, 2024 | 4.79% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 12.06% |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 5.53% |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 10.27% |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 5.47% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 18.81% |
| Oct 29, 2022 | 7.76% |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 4.94% |
| Apr 30, 2022 | -12.14% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 1.10% |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 0.76% |