Rating Change
Wolfe Research analysts initiated coverage on Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) with a rating of Outperform on October 22, 2026.
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Wolfe Research Initiates Coverage on Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) with Outperform
Wolfe Research analysts initiated coverage on Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) with a rating of Outperform on October 22, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) · new coverage
- Firm
- Wolfe Research
- Rating
- Outperform
- Price at event
- $236.67
- Market capitalization
- $59.6B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Wolfe Research initiated coverage of Ross Stores with an Outperform rating on October 22, 2026.
- Among the 10 most recent analyst ratings, 7 are Buy, 3 are Hold, and 0 are Sell.
Market Context
Ross Stores, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $236.67 with a market capitalization of $59.6B. The stock has gained 30.0% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Wolfe Research provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Ross Stores, Inc.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Ross Stores, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 7 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Wolfe Research | Outperform | N/A |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 21, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 21, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View ROST Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outperform rating mean for ROST?
A rating of Outperform from Wolfe Research reflects the analyst's outlook on Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the ROST forecast page.
