Ross Stores (ROST) Dividends
Price: $128.13
Market Cap: $42.27B
Avg Volume: 2.85M
Market Cap: $42.27B
Avg Volume: 2.85M
Country: US
Industry: Apparel - Retail
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Apparel - Retail
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Dividend Overview
Ross Stores (ROST) pays a dividend to its shareholders. Here are the key details:
Dividend Basics
- Annual Dividend per Share: $1.5075
- Ex-Dividend Date: March 18, 2025
- Total Dividends Paid (Last Year): $488.72M
Dividend Metrics
- Dividend Yield: 0.99%
- Payout Ratio: 23.38%
- Dividend Growth (YoY): -7.46%
Dividend Yield
0.99%
Dividend Payout Ratio
23.38%
Dividend Paid & Capex Coverage Ratio
1.95x
Ross Stores pays an annual dividend of $1.5075 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $1.5075 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments.
The most recent ex-dividend date was March 18, 2025. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.
In the last fiscal year, Ross Stores paid a total of $488.72M in dividends to its shareholders. This substantial amount underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its investors.
Currently, Ross Stores's dividend yield stands at 0.99%. To put this in perspective, if you invest $100 in Ross Stores's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $0.99 in annual dividend income.
The company's dividend payout ratio is 23.38%. This means that Ross Stores is distributing 23.38% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes.
Compared to the previous year, Ross Stores's dividend has decreased by -7.46%. This decrease may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.
Dividend History and Growth
Ross Stores (ROST) dividend payments have grown -7.46% over the past year
Note: This growth rate represents the year-over-year growth in total dividends paid by the company, which may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.
Ross Stores Dividend History
| Dividend | Adjusted Dividend | Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.405 | $0.405 | March 18, 2025 | March 18, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | March 04, 2025 |
| $0.3675 | $0.3675 | December 10, 2024 | December 10, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | November 20, 2024 |
| $0.3675 | $0.3675 | September 10, 2024 | September 10, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | August 21, 2024 |
| $0.3675 | $0.3675 | June 11, 2024 | June 11, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | May 22, 2024 |
| $0.3675 | $0.3675 | March 14, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | March 29, 2024 | March 05, 2024 |
| $0.335 | $0.335 | December 04, 2023 | December 05, 2023 | December 29, 2023 | November 15, 2023 |
| $0.335 | $0.335 | September 01, 2023 | September 05, 2023 | September 29, 2023 | August 16, 2023 |
| $0.335 | $0.335 | June 05, 2023 | June 06, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | May 17, 2023 |
| $0.335 | $0.335 | March 13, 2023 | March 14, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | February 28, 2023 |
| $0.31 | $0.31 | December 05, 2022 | December 06, 2022 | December 30, 2022 | November 16, 2022 |
| $0.31 | $0.31 | September 02, 2022 | September 06, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | August 17, 2022 |
| $0.31 | $0.31 | June 06, 2022 | June 07, 2022 | June 30, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
| $0.31 | $0.31 | March 14, 2022 | March 15, 2022 | March 31, 2022 | March 01, 2022 |
| $0.285 | $0.285 | December 06, 2021 | December 07, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | November 17, 2021 |
| $0.285 | $0.285 | September 03, 2021 | September 07, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | August 18, 2021 |
| $0.285 | $0.285 | June 07, 2021 | June 08, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | May 19, 2021 |
| $0.285 | $0.285 | March 15, 2021 | March 16, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | March 02, 2021 |
| $0.285 | $0.285 | March 16, 2020 | March 17, 2020 | March 31, 2020 | March 03, 2020 |
| $0.255 | $0.255 | December 05, 2019 | December 06, 2019 | December 31, 2019 | November 20, 2019 |
| $0.255 | $0.255 | September 11, 2019 | September 12, 2019 | September 30, 2019 | August 21, 2019 |
| $0.255 | $0.255 | June 10, 2019 | June 11, 2019 | June 28, 2019 | May 22, 2019 |
| $0.255 | $0.255 | March 15, 2019 | March 18, 2019 | March 29, 2019 | March 05, 2019 |
| $0.225 | $0.225 | December 06, 2018 | December 07, 2018 | December 28, 2018 | November 19, 2018 |
| $0.225 | $0.225 | September 12, 2018 | September 13, 2018 | September 28, 2018 | August 22, 2018 |
| $0.225 | $0.225 | June 11, 2018 | June 12, 2018 | June 29, 2018 | May 23, 2018 |
| $0.225 | $0.225 | March 16, 2018 | March 19, 2018 | March 30, 2018 | March 06, 2018 |
| $0.16 | $0.16 | November 30, 2017 | December 01, 2017 | December 29, 2017 | November 15, 2017 |
| $0.16 | $0.16 | September 06, 2017 | September 07, 2017 | September 29, 2017 | August 16, 2017 |
| $0.16 | $0.16 | June 02, 2017 | June 06, 2017 | June 30, 2017 | May 18, 2017 |
| $0.16 | $0.16 | March 08, 2017 | March 10, 2017 | March 31, 2017 | March 01, 2017 |
| $0.135 | $0.135 | December 05, 2016 | December 07, 2016 | December 30, 2016 | November 17, 2016 |
| $0.135 | $0.135 | August 31, 2016 | September 02, 2016 | September 30, 2016 | August 18, 2016 |
| $0.135 | $0.135 | June 03, 2016 | June 07, 2016 | June 30, 2016 | May 19, 2016 |
| $0.135 | $0.135 | March 10, 2016 | March 14, 2016 | March 31, 2016 | March 01, 2016 |
| $0.1175 | $0.1175 | December 07, 2015 | December 09, 2015 | December 31, 2015 | November 19, 2015 |
| $0.1175 | $0.1175 | September 02, 2015 | September 04, 2015 | September 30, 2015 | August 20, 2015 |
| $0.235 | $0.1175 | June 05, 2015 | June 09, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | May 21, 2015 |
| $0.235 | $0.1175 | March 05, 2015 | March 09, 2015 | March 31, 2015 | February 26, 2015 |
| $0.2 | $0.1 | December 08, 2014 | December 10, 2014 | December 31, 2014 | December 08, 2014 |
| $0.2 | $0.1 | September 03, 2014 | September 05, 2014 | September 30, 2014 | August 21, 2014 |
| $0.2 | $0.1 | June 06, 2014 | June 10, 2014 | June 30, 2014 | May 22, 2014 |
| $0.2 | $0.1 | March 06, 2014 | March 10, 2014 | March 31, 2014 | February 27, 2014 |
| $0.17 | $0.085 | December 09, 2013 | December 11, 2013 | December 31, 2013 | November 20, 2013 |
| $0.17 | $0.085 | September 04, 2013 | September 06, 2013 | September 30, 2013 | August 22, 2013 |
| $0.17 | $0.085 | June 07, 2013 | June 11, 2013 | June 28, 2013 | May 23, 2013 |
| $0.17 | $0.085 | February 20, 2013 | February 22, 2013 | March 29, 2013 | February 07, 2013 |
| $0.14 | $0.07 | December 03, 2012 | December 05, 2012 | December 28, 2012 | November 15, 2012 |
| $0.14 | $0.07 | August 29, 2012 | August 31, 2012 | September 28, 2012 | August 16, 2012 |
| $0.14 | $0.07 | June 01, 2012 | June 05, 2012 | June 29, 2012 | May 17, 2012 |
| $0.14 | $0.07 | February 15, 2012 | February 17, 2012 | March 30, 2012 | February 02, 2012 |
| $0.22 | $0.055 | November 25, 2011 | November 29, 2011 | December 30, 2011 | November 17, 2011 |
| $0.22 | $0.055 | August 31, 2011 | September 02, 2011 | September 30, 2011 | August 18, 2011 |
| $0.22 | $0.055 | June 03, 2011 | June 07, 2011 | June 30, 2011 | May 19, 2011 |
| $0.22 | $0.055 | February 16, 2011 | February 18, 2011 | March 31, 2011 | February 03, 2011 |
| $0.16 | $0.04 | December 03, 2010 | December 07, 2010 | December 31, 2010 | November 18, 2010 |
| $0.16 | $0.04 | August 31, 2010 | September 02, 2010 | September 30, 2010 | August 19, 2010 |
| $0.16 | $0.04 | June 03, 2010 | June 07, 2010 | June 30, 2010 | May 20, 2010 |
| $0.16 | $0.04 | February 17, 2010 | February 19, 2010 | March 31, 2010 | February 04, 2010 |
| $0.11 | $0.0275 | December 04, 2009 | December 08, 2009 | December 31, 2009 | November 19, 2009 |
| $0.11 | $0.0275 | September 01, 2009 | September 03, 2009 | September 30, 2009 | August 20, 2009 |
| $0.11 | $0.0275 | June 04, 2009 | June 08, 2009 | June 30, 2009 | May 21, 2009 |
| $0.11 | $0.0275 | February 18, 2009 | February 20, 2009 | March 31, 2009 | February 05, 2009 |
| $0.095 | $0.02375 | December 08, 2008 | December 10, 2008 | January 02, 2009 | November 20, 2008 |
| $0.095 | $0.02375 | September 03, 2008 | September 05, 2008 | October 01, 2008 | August 21, 2008 |
| $0.095 | $0.02375 | June 12, 2008 | June 16, 2008 | July 01, 2008 | May 22, 2008 |
| $0.095 | $0.02375 | February 20, 2008 | February 22, 2008 | March 31, 2008 | February 07, 2008 |
| $0.075 | $0.01875 | December 10, 2007 | December 12, 2007 | January 02, 2008 | November 20, 2007 |
| $0.075 | $0.01875 | September 05, 2007 | September 07, 2007 | October 01, 2007 | August 23, 2007 |
| $0.075 | $0.01875 | June 14, 2007 | June 18, 2007 | July 02, 2007 | May 24, 2007 |
| $0.075 | $0.01875 | February 21, 2007 | February 23, 2007 | March 30, 2007 | February 08, 2007 |
| $0.06 | $0.015 | December 04, 2006 | December 06, 2006 | January 02, 2007 | November 15, 2006 |
| $0.06 | $0.015 | August 30, 2006 | September 01, 2006 | October 02, 2006 | August 17, 2006 |
| $0.06 | $0.015 | June 08, 2006 | June 12, 2006 | June 30, 2006 | May 18, 2006 |
| $0.06 | $0.015 | February 22, 2006 | February 24, 2006 | March 31, 2006 | January 25, 2006 |
| $0.06 | $0.015 | December 05, 2005 | December 07, 2005 | January 03, 2006 | November 09, 2005 |
| $0.05 | $0.0125 | August 30, 2005 | September 01, 2005 | September 30, 2005 | August 18, 2005 |
| $0.05 | $0.0125 | June 09, 2005 | June 13, 2005 | July 01, 2005 | May 19, 2005 |
| $0.05 | $0.0125 | February 23, 2005 | February 25, 2005 | April 01, 2005 | February 03, 2005 |
| $0.0425 | $0.01075 | December 06, 2004 | December 08, 2004 | January 03, 2005 | November 17, 2004 |
| $0.0425 | $0.01075 | August 31, 2004 | September 02, 2004 | October 01, 2004 | August 19, 2004 |
| $0.0425 | $0.01075 | June 10, 2004 | June 14, 2004 | July 01, 2004 | May 20, 2004 |
| $0.0425 | $0.01075 | February 25, 2004 | February 27, 2004 | April 01, 2004 | February 06, 2004 |
| $0.0575 | $0.00725 | November 28, 2003 | December 02, 2003 | January 02, 2004 | November 19, 2003 |
| $0.0575 | $0.00725 | September 02, 2003 | September 04, 2003 | October 01, 2003 | August 21, 2003 |
| $0.0575 | $0.00725 | June 12, 2003 | June 16, 2003 | July 01, 2003 | May 21, 2003 |
| $0.0575 | $0.00725 | February 26, 2003 | February 28, 2003 | April 01, 2003 | February 07, 2003 |
| $0.0475 | $0.0059375 | December 09, 2002 | December 11, 2002 | January 02, 2003 | November 20, 2002 |
| $0.0475 | $0.0059375 | August 30, 2002 | September 04, 2002 | October 01, 2002 | August 21, 2002 |
| $0.0475 | $0.0059375 | June 13, 2002 | June 17, 2002 | July 01, 2002 | May 23, 2002 |
| $0.0475 | $0.0059375 | February 27, 2002 | March 01, 2002 | April 01, 2002 | February 07, 2002 |
| $0.0425 | $0.005375 | December 10, 2001 | December 12, 2001 | January 02, 2002 | November 29, 2001 |
| $0.0425 | $0.005375 | August 31, 2001 | September 05, 2001 | October 01, 2001 | August 28, 2001 |
| $0.0425 | $0.005375 | June 14, 2001 | June 18, 2001 | July 02, 2001 | May 31, 2001 |
| $0.0425 | $0.005375 | February 28, 2001 | March 02, 2001 | April 02, 2001 | February 09, 2001 |
| $0.0375 | $0.00475 | November 29, 2000 | December 01, 2000 | January 02, 2001 | November 16, 2000 |
| $0.0375 | $0.00475 | September 06, 2000 | September 08, 2000 | October 02, 2000 | August 17, 2000 |
| $0.0375 | $0.00475 | June 15, 2000 | June 19, 2000 | July 05, 2000 | June 07, 2000 |
| $0.0375 | $0.00475 | March 01, 2000 | March 03, 2000 | April 03, 2000 | February 03, 2000 |
| $0.0325 | $0.004125 | December 01, 1999 | December 03, 1999 | January 03, 2000 | November 18, 1999 |
| $0.065 | $0.0040625 | September 02, 1999 | September 07, 1999 | October 04, 1999 | August 26, 1999 |
| $0.065 | $0.0040625 | June 09, 1999 | June 11, 1999 | July 06, 1999 | May 28, 1999 |
| $0.065 | $0.0040625 | March 03, 1999 | March 05, 1999 | April 05, 1999 | January 28, 1999 |
| $0.055 | $0.0034375 | December 02, 1998 | December 04, 1998 | January 04, 1999 | November 19, 1998 |
| $0.055 | $0.0034375 | September 08, 1998 | September 10, 1998 | October 05, 1998 | August 28, 1998 |
| $0.055 | $0.0034375 | June 10, 1998 | June 12, 1998 | July 06, 1998 | May 28, 1998 |
| $0.055 | $0.0034375 | March 04, 1998 | March 06, 1998 | April 06, 1998 | January 29, 1998 |
| $0.045 | $0.0028125 | December 03, 1997 | December 05, 1997 | January 05, 1998 | November 21, 1997 |
| $0.045 | $0.0028125 | September 03, 1997 | September 05, 1997 | October 06, 1997 | August 21, 1997 |
| $0.045 | $0.0028125 | June 11, 1997 | June 13, 1997 | July 07, 1997 | May 22, 1997 |
| $0.045 | $0.0028125 | March 06, 1997 | March 10, 1997 | April 07, 1997 | February 06, 1997 |
| $0.07 | $0.0021875 | December 04, 1996 | December 06, 1996 | January 06, 1997 | November 27, 1996 |
| $2.2528 | $0.0704 | September 11, 1996 | |||
| $0.07 | $0.0021875 | September 04, 1996 | September 06, 1996 | October 07, 1996 | August 22, 1996 |
| $0.07 | $0.0021875 | June 12, 1996 | June 14, 1996 | July 01, 1996 | May 31, 1996 |
| $2.2528 | $0.0704 | June 05, 1996 | |||
| $0.07 | $0.0021875 | March 06, 1996 | March 08, 1996 | April 01, 1996 | January 25, 1996 |
| $0.06 | $0.001875 | December 06, 1995 | December 08, 1995 | January 02, 1996 | November 07, 1995 |
| $0.06 | $0.001875 | September 06, 1995 | September 08, 1995 | October 02, 1995 | August 24, 1995 |
| $0.06 | $0.001875 | June 06, 1995 | June 09, 1995 | July 03, 1995 | May 25, 1995 |
| $0.06 | $0.001875 | March 06, 1995 | March 10, 1995 | April 03, 1995 | |
| $0.05 | $0.001563 | December 05, 1994 | December 09, 1994 | January 01, 1995 | |
| $0.05 | $0.001563 | September 02, 1994 | September 09, 1994 | October 01, 1994 | |
| $0.05 | $0.001563 | June 14, 1994 | June 20, 1994 | July 01, 1994 | |
| $0.05 | $0.001563 | March 07, 1994 | March 11, 1994 | April 01, 1994 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ross Stores currently pays an annual dividend of $1.5075 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $1.5075 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments of $ per share.
Ross Stores's current dividend yield is 0.99%. This means that if you invest $100 in Ross Stores's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $0.99 in annual dividend income. The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the current stock price.
The most recent ex-dividend date for Ross Stores was March 18, 2025. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment. It's advisable to check Ross Stores's investor relations page or financial news sources for the next ex-dividend date announcement.
Ross Stores's dividend payout ratio is currently 23.38%. This means that the company is distributing 23.38% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes. A lower payout ratio suggests that the company has more room to increase dividends in the future or to withstand temporary declines in earnings without cutting the dividend.
In the last fiscal year, Ross Stores paid a total of $488.72M in dividends to its shareholders. To put this in perspective, the company's annual revenue was $-, and its net income was $-. This means that Ross Stores distributed - of its revenue and - of its net income as dividends, demonstrating a balance between returning value to shareholders and reinvesting in the business.
Compared to the previous year, Ross Stores's dividend has decreased by -7.46%. This decrease rate provides insight into the company's dividend policy and financial health over the past year. A decrease in dividends can occur for various reasons, including changes in the company's financial situation or strategic priorities.