ROST (Ross Stores) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-538 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


ROST Ross Stores Inc ROST
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Price $228.10
GF Value $173.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ross Stores Cash Flow for Dividends?

Ross Stores ROST -0.41% 90 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-538 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $173.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Ross Stores's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-144 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-538 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Ross Stores's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Oct. 2025 ($-132 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($-131 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2026 ($-131 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($-144 Mil).

Ross Stores's annual payment of dividends increased from Jan. 2024 ($-455 Mil) to Jan. 2025 ($-489 Mil) and increased from Jan. 2025 ($-489 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($-528 Mil).

Ross Stores Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Ross Stores Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ross Stores Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Ross Stores Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Ross Stores Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -133.30 -132.34 -131.56 -130.89 -143.56
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Ross Stores Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-538 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-538 Mil mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-538 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors.
Is Ross Stores' Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Ross Stores' current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-538 Mil. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Cash Flow for Dividends compare to BURL and LULU?
Ross Stores' Cash Flow for Dividends of $-538 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors. Ross Stores's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-538 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ross Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ross Stores (ROST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $173.77, compared to a current price of $228.10 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-538 Mil. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-538 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ross Stores (ROST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ross Stores stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $228.10 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $173.77. GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROST:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-538 Mil
  • GF Value™: $173.77 vs. price of $228.10 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ross Stores Business Description

Address 5130 Hacienda Drive, Dublin, CA, USA, 94568
Ross Stores, founded in 1982, is a US-focused off-price apparel and home fashion retailer operating more than 2,100 stores across 43 states, primarily under the Ross Dress for Less banner, with a smaller footprint through dd's Discounts. In fiscal 2025, the company generated over $22 billion in sales. Ross offers branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and home goods at a 20%-60% discount to department and specialty store prices, sourcing closeouts and excess inventory from vendors worldwide.
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