Ross Stores (ROST) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerRoss Stores (ROST) has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years and currently yields 0.76%. The most recent dividend was $0.4450/share on Mar 31, 2026, paid Quarterly.
ROST
Current Yield
0.76%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.66
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
25.1%
Consecutive Growth Years
6 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
10.20%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
41.56%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
13.17%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
42.3%
FCF payout ratio
24.2%
Net debt / EBITDA
0.2x
Interest coverage
82.30x
ROIC (TTM)
19.8%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 25.1%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($6.90) covers dividend/share ($1.66).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 6 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 24.2%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.2x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (41.6%) ≤ EPS growth (41.6%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Mar 13, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4450
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4450
Ex-date Dec 9, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4050
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4050
Ex-date Sep 9, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4050
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4050
Ex-date Jun 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4050
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4050
Ex-date Mar 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4050
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4050
Ex-date Dec 10, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3675
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3675
Ex-date Sep 10, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3675
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3675
Ex-date Jun 11, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3675
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3675
Ex-date Mar 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3675
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3675
Ex-date Dec 4, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3350
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3350
Ex-date Sep 1, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3350
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3350
Ex-date Jun 5, 2023
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3350
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3350
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.4450 | $0.4450 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4050 | $0.4050 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4050 | $0.4050 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.4050 | $0.4050 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.4050 | $0.4050 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.3675 | $0.3675 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.3675 | $0.3675 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.3675 | $0.3675 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.3675 | $0.3675 |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.3350 | $0.3350 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.3350 | $0.3350 |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.3350 | $0.3350 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Ross Stores has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 6 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.6200 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.4700 | $1.6200 | +10.2% |
| 2024 | $1.3400 | $1.4700 | +9.7% |
| 2023 | $1.2400 | $1.3400 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | $1.1400 | $1.2400 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | $0.2850 | $1.1400 | +300.0% |
| 2020 | $1.0200 | $0.2850 | -72.1% |
| 2019 | $0.9000 | $1.0200 | +13.3% |
| 2018 | $0.6400 | $0.9000 | +40.6% |
| 2017 | $0.5400 | $0.6400 | +18.5% |
| 2016 | $0.4700 | $0.5400 | +14.9% |
| 2015 | $0.4000 | $0.4700 | +17.5% |
| 2014 | $0.3400 | $0.4000 | +17.6% |
| 2013 | $0.2800 | $0.3400 | +21.4% |
| 2012 | $0.2200 | $0.2800 | +27.3% |
| 2011 | $0.1600 | $0.2200 | +37.5% |
| 2010 | $0.1100 | $0.1600 | +45.5% |
| 2009 | $0.0950 | $0.1100 | +15.8% |
| 2008 | $0.0750 | $0.0950 | +26.7% |
| 2007 | $0.0600 | $0.0750 | +25.0% |
| 2006 | $0.0525 | $0.0600 | +14.3% |
| 2005 | $0.0430 | $0.0525 | +22.1% |
| 2004 | $0.0290 | $0.0430 | +48.3% |
| 2003 | $0.0238 | $0.0290 | +22.1% |
| 2002 | $0.0215 | $0.0238 | +10.5% |
| 2001 | $0.0190 | $0.0215 | +13.2% |
| 2000 | $0.0163 | $0.0190 | +16.5% |
| 1999 | $0.0138 | $0.0163 | +18.6% |
| 1998 | $0.0127 | $0.0138 | +8.6% |
| 1997 | $0.0088 | $0.0127 | +44.6% |
| 1996 | $0.0075 | $0.0088 | +16.7% |
| 1995 | $0.0063 | $0.0075 | +20.0% |
| 1994 | — | $0.0063 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Ross Stores (ROST) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$528.08M
YoY change
+8.1%
5Y CAGR
+39.1%
Peak year (2025)
$528.09M
Latest annual
$528.09M
Cash dividends paid over time for Ross Stores (ROST)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Ross Stores (ROST)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $528.09M | +8.1% | +$39.36M | ||
| 2024 | $488.72M | +7.5% | +$33.91M | ||
| 2023 | $454.81M | +5.5% | +$23.52M | ||
| 2022 | $431.30M | +6.5% | +$26.17M | ||
| 2021 | $405.12M | +299.5% | +$303.72M | ||
| 2020 | $101.40M | -72.6% | -$268.39M | ||
| 2019 | $369.79M | +9.7% | +$32.60M | ||
| 2018 | $337.19M | +36.2% | +$89.66M | ||
| 2017 | $247.53M | +15.3% | +$32.89M | ||
| 2016 | $214.64M | +11.6% | +$22.33M | ||
| 2015 | $192.31M | +14.2% | +$23.86M | ||
| 2014 | $168.45M | +13.9% | +$20.54M | ||
| 2013 | $147.92M | +17.7% | +$22.22M | ||
| 2012 | $125.69M | +23.2% | +$23.65M | ||
| 2011 | $102.04M | +32.0% | +$24.72M | ||
| 2010 | $77.32M | +40.1% | +$22.12M | ||
| 2009 | $55.20M | +10.8% | +$5.36M | ||
| 2008 | $49.84M | +22.6% | +$9.20M | ||
| 2007 | $40.64M | +20.8% | +$7.00M | ||
| 2006 | $33.63M | +9.5% | +$2.92M | ||
| 2005 | $30.71M | +21.6% | +$5.46M | ||
| 2004 | $25.26M | +43.8% | +$7.69M | ||
| 2003 | $17.57M | +18.4% | +$2.73M | ||
| 2002 | $14.85M | +9.2% | +$1.25M | ||
| 2001 | $13.60M | +9.5% | +$1.18M | ||
| 2000 | $12.42M | +5.6% | +$656,000 | ||
| 1999 | $11.76M | +13.6% | +$1.41M | ||
| 1998 | $10.35M | +17.5% | +$1.54M | ||
| 1997 | $8.81M | +25.8% | +$1.81M | ||
| 1996 | $7.00M | +18.6% | +$1.10M | ||
| 1995 | $5.90M | +20.4% | +$1.00M | ||
| 1994 | $4.90M | — | +$4.90M | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1989 | $0 | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for Ross Stores (ROST) came in at $528.09M – grew 8.1% year-over-year.
Ross Stores dividends paid has grown for 5 consecutive years, with a +39.1% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $528.09M (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1989.
Among 8 Consumer Cyclical peers, Ross Stores (ROST) ranks 6th; the peer median for dividends paid is $2.24B.
Ross Stores Dividends Paid 2025: $528.09M
Ross Stores dividends paid in 2025 was $528.09M, grew 8.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Ross Stores Dividends Paid 2024: $488.72M
Ross Stores dividends paid in 2024 was $488.72M, grew 7.5% from 2023.
Ross Stores Dividends Paid 2023: $454.81M
Ross Stores dividends paid in 2023 was $454.81M, grew 5.5% from 2022.
Ross Stores Dividends Paid 2022: $431.30M
Ross Stores dividends paid in 2022 was $431.30M, grew 6.5% from 2021.
Ross Stores Dividends Paid 2021: $405.12M
Ross Stores dividends paid in 2021 was $405.12M.
See more financial history for Ross Stores (ROST).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Ross Stores, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba (BABA) | $29.31B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Home Depot (HD) | $9.15B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's (MCD) | $5.12B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies (LOW) | $2.64B | Consumer Cyclical |
| TJX Companies (TJX) | $1.84B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon (AMZN) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla (TSLA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
Does Ross Stores pay dividends?
Yes, Ross Stores (ROST) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.66 per share annually, yielding 0.76%.
What is Ross Stores's dividend yield?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a current dividend yield of 0.76%.
Is Ross Stores's dividend safe?
Ross Stores (ROST) passes 7 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Ross Stores increased its dividend?
Ross Stores (ROST) has 6 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Ross Stores's dividend payout ratio?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a dividend payout ratio of 25.1%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Ross Stores's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Ross Stores (ROST) is $528.08M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Ross Stores dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Ross Stores (ROST) dividends paid changed +8.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ross Stores dividends paid?
Ross Stores (ROST) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +39.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ross Stores dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Ross Stores dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $528.09M in 2025.
What was Ross Stores dividends paid in 2024?
Ross Stores (ROST) dividends paid in 2024 was $488.72M.
What was Ross Stores dividends paid in 2025?
Ross Stores (ROST) dividends paid in 2025 was $528.09M.
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