ROST Dividend History & Yield
Ross Stores, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 (in 44 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.445 | $44.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 (in 135 days) | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.445 | $44.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 (in 226 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.445 | $44.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 7, 2027 (in 317 days) | Sep 27, 2027 | $0.445 | $44.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ROST's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.78 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ROST do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 675 | $154,584 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,371 | $772,921 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,742 | $1,545,843 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.78%. $10,000 in ROST would currently pay about $78 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ROST dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.445 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.445 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.445 | +9.9% |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.405 | +0.0% |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.405 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.405 | +0.0% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.405 | +10.1% |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.368 | +0.0% |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.368 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.368 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.368 | +9.9% |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.335 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.335 | +0.0% |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.335 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.335 | +8.1% |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.31 | +8.8% |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.285 | +0.0% |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.285 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.285 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.285 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.285 | +11.8% |
ROST dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Raised 9.9% | $0.405 | $0.445 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
ROST scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Ross Stores, Inc.
Ross Stores, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands in the United States. The company offers designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home-fashioned products for the entire family. It sells its products to middle income households and households with lower to more moderate incomes. Ross Stores, Inc. was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Apparel Retail. First dividend on our records: Mar 7, 1994. 128 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ROST dividend FAQ
When is ROST's next ex-dividend date?
ROST's next ex-dividend date is Dec 8, 2026 (in 44 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.445 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does ROST pay dividends?
ROST pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.445 per share with an ex-date of Sep 8, 2026.
What is ROST's dividend yield?
ROST's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.76%, based on $1.74 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $229.30. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.78 per share, is 0.78%.
How much does ROST pay per share?
ROST pays about $0.445 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.78 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $178.00 a year.
Has ROST grown or cut its dividend?
ROST has raised its annual dividend for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 15.3% a year (+9.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ROST do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.78%, you would need about 675 shares of ROST (roughly $154,584 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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