ROST Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

ROST has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 1.62 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.12%
Payout Ratio 25.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.18%
Consistency Lifetime 93.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.42%
Payout FCF 26.4%
Streak Years 32
Dividend Rating 65.19%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 35.7%
Total Return 5y: 67.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Apparel Retail

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BKE 2,420 M 8.73% 19.0%
JILL 238 M 1.98% 7.22%
GAP 10,834 M 2.96% 3.59%
TJX 173,463 M 1.23% 3.19%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
JILL 238 M 52.4% 36.3%
TJX 173,463 M 12.2% 90.8%
SCVL 532 M 7.38% 94.3%
GAP 10,834 M 7.50% 95.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Apparel Retail

GAP
The Gap
 2.96% Yield

ROST Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-09 2025-12-09 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.23%
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.27%
2025-06-10 2025-06-10 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.29%
2025-03-18 2025-03-18 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.405 10.1% 0.33%
2024-12-10 2024-12-10 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.368 0% 0.24%
2024-09-10 2024-09-10 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.368 0% 0.24%
2024-06-11 2024-06-11 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.368 0% 0.26%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.368 9.9% 0.25%
2023-12-04 2023-12-05 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.25%
2023-09-01 2023-09-05 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.27%
2023-06-05 2023-06-06 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.32%
2023-03-13 2023-03-14 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.335 8.1% 0.33%
2022-12-05 2022-12-06 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.26%
2022-09-02 2022-09-06 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.35%
2022-06-06 2022-06-07 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.37%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.31 8.8% 0.35%
2021-12-06 2021-12-07 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.285 0% 0.26%
2021-09-03 2021-09-07 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.285 0% 0.25%
2021-06-07 2021-06-08 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.285 0% 0.24%
2021-03-15 2021-03-16 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.285 0% 0.23%
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.285 11.8% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2019-09-11 2019-09-12 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2019-06-10 2019-06-11 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.255 13.3% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-09-12 2018-09-13 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-06-11 2018-06-12 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.225 40.6% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-09-06 2017-09-07 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-06-02 2017-06-06 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.16 18.5% N/A
2016-12-05 2016-12-07 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2016-06-03 2016-06-07 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2016-03-10 2016-03-14 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.135 14.4% N/A
2015-12-07 2015-12-09 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.118 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.118 -49.8% N/A
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.235 0% N/A
2015-03-05 2015-03-09 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.235 17.5% N/A
2014-12-08 2014-12-10 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-06-06 2014-06-10 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.2 17.6% N/A
2013-12-09 2013-12-11 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2013-06-07 2013-06-11 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2013-02-20 2013-02-22 2013-03-29 Quarterly 0.17 21.4% N/A
2012-12-03 2012-12-05 2012-12-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A

ROST Dividend FAQ

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) operates a network of off-price retail locations under the Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS banners, targeting middle-income and lower-moderate-income U.S. households with apparel, accessories, footwear, and home-fashion merchandise. The company, incorporated in 1957 and headquartered in Dublin, California, positions itself as a value-oriented alternative to traditional department stores.

What is the Dividend Yield of ROST?

As of February 2026, ROST`s dividend yield is 1.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.62 USD by the current share price of 190.74.

Does ROST pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ROST paid a dividend of 1.62 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-09 and the payout was 0.405 USD.

How often does ROST pay dividends?

ROST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ROST has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-09.

ROST dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ROST for the next 4 payments are between 0.239 (-41.0%) and 0.392 (-3.2%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ROST pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.405 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ross Stores (ROST) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ROST?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ross Stores (ROST) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ROST?

ROST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.18% per year.
Strong growth: ROST's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ROST?

ROST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.42%. If you bought ROST's shares at 114.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.62 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.42% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ROST?

ROST Payout Consistency is 93.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Ross Stores has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ROST have a good Dividend Yield?

ROST`s 1.12% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ROST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ROST is 25.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ROST?

ROST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ROST Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ROST's Outstanding Shares?

Ross Stores's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.68% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has ROST ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 12, 2015 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 640,000,000
1986 640,000,000
1987 640,000,000
1988 640,000,000
1989 640,000,000
1990 702,222,500 +9.72%
1991 660,000,000 -6.01%
1992 784,000,000 +18.79%
1993 768,000,000 -2.04%
1994 740,000,000 -3.65%
1995 790,000,000 +6.76%
1996 820,000,000 +3.8%
1997 803,200,000 -2.05%
1998 746,667,000 -7.04%
1999 728,421,000 -2.44%
2000 659,112,000 -9.51%
2001 651,832,000 -1.1%
2002 633,624,000 -2.79%
2003 617,904,000 -2.48%
2004 594,416,000 -3.8%
2005 582,636,000 -1.98%
2006 563,548,000 -3.28%
2007 544,860,000 -3.32%
2008 524,396,000 -3.76%
2009 498,592,000 -4.92%
2010 476,072,000 -4.52%
2011 456,920,000 -4.02%
2012 444,370,000 -2.75%
2013 429,606,000 -3.32%
2014 415,930,000 -3.18%
2015 404,504,000 -2.75%
2016 393,372,000 -2.75%
2017 382,132,000 -2.86%
2018 371,061,000 -2.9%
2019 359,299,000 -3.17%
2020 354,457,000 -1.35%
2021 353,081,000 -0.39%
2022 343,720,000 -2.65%
2023 336,261,000 -2.17%
2024 329,937,000 -1.88%
2025 325,054,000 -1.48%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:17