Companies
Ross Stores
S&P 500Consumer Discretionary· USA

ROST

Challenger

Ross Stores

OUMCHA

$220.95

-0.09%

Open $221.57·Prev $221.16

as of 13 Apr

CHALLENGER

Power Core

The moat in one sentence: Ross's competitive advantage is a self-reinforcing buying organization, cultivated over four decades, that converts the branded goods industry's chronic overproduction into a persistent cost advantage that no new entrant can quickly replicate.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorConsumer Discretionary

Direction of Movement

Upward Momentum Driven by Structural and Cyclical Tailwinds

ROC 200

+67.7%

Company Profile

Ross Stores, Inc. is the largest off-price retailer in the United States, operating discount department stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands. Headquartered in Dublin, California, the company offers branded apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashion products at significant discounts compared to traditional department stores. Ross Stores sources merchandise from vendor closeouts and excess inventory, enabling it to sell products at 20-60% discounts. The company operates an extensive network of stores across the nation and serves middle-income households and consumers with lower to moderate incomes. Through its off-price retail model, Ross Stores provides value-conscious shoppers with access to name-brand merchandise at reduced prices, combining cost-effective shopping with a diverse product selection in apparel and home goods categories.

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Apparel Retail

Employees

111,000

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