Should I buy Ross Stores (ROST) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 68% of its targets hit on this sector (485 calls tested). It aims for $239 (+5.9 %), call made on August 22, 2026, maturing on August 22, 2027 (53 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Ross Stores
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 75 % | +28.2 % | 12 | $290 +29% |
| JP Morgan | 82 % | +27.8 % | 17 | $272 +21% |
| Wells Fargo | 83 % | +25.6 % | 18 | $248 +10% |
| Barclays | 84 % | +25.3 % | 19 | $298 +32% |
| Baird | 64 % | +24.2 % | 11 | $270 +20% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 67 % | +22.9 % | 6 | $290 +29% |
| Loop Capital | 70 % | +21.3 % | 10 | $170 -25% |
| Goldman Sachs | 83 % | +19.6 % | 6 | $244 +8% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 67% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 12 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $276, i.e. +22% from the current price ($226).
- The most reliable firm on ROST, Barclays (84% hit rate, 19 scored calls), targets $298 (call made on August 21, 2026, maturing on August 21, 2027) (+32%) in its most recent call, and $183 (call made on November 21, 2025, maturing on November 21, 2026) (-19%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 8 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 12 ratings, 4 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on ROST
Median target $276 (+22%) · 12 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Ross Stores now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 67% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $276 (+22%), and Barclays (most reliable on ROST, 84%) targets $298. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~27) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Ross Stores?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($276) is still +22% above the current price ($226) (most reliable on ROST: Barclays, 84%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Ross Stores still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($226) and its estimated value: analysts target $276 on median (+22%), with 67% buys (most reliable on ROST: Barclays, 84%). Cross-check with their real reliability on ROST and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying ROST?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 12 ratings, 4 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Ross Stores profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).