Capital Expenditures for Ross Stores (ROST)
According to Ross Stores's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $819.27M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$819.27M
YoY change
+13.8%
5Y CAGR
+15.1%
Peak year (2025)
$819.27M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$10.25B
CapEx history chart for Ross Stores (ROST) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Ross Stores (ROST) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $819.27M | +13.8% | ||
| 2024 | $720.10M | -5.6% | ||
| 2023 | $762.81M | +16.6% | ||
| 2022 | $654.07M | +17.3% | ||
| 2021 | $557.84M | +37.6% | ||
| 2020 | $405.43M | -27.0% | ||
| 2019 | $555.48M | +34.2% | ||
| 2018 | $413.90M | +11.4% | ||
| 2017 | $371.42M | +24.7% | ||
| 2016 | $297.88M | -18.8% | ||
| 2015 | $366.96M | -43.3% | ||
| 2014 | $646.69M | +17.5% | ||
| 2013 | $550.51M | +29.7% | ||
| 2012 | $424.43M | +2.0% | ||
| 2011 | $416.27M | +109.5% | ||
| 2010 | $198.65M | +25.3% | ||
| 2009 | $158.49M | -29.4% | ||
| 2008 | $224.42M | -5.0% | ||
| 2007 | $236.12M | +5.4% | ||
| 2006 | $223.96M | +27.4% | ||
| 2005 | $175.85M | +17.6% | ||
| 2004 | $149.54M | +2.1% | ||
| 2003 | $146.53M | +10.0% | ||
| 2002 | $133.17M | +54.8% | ||
| 2001 | $86.00M | +4.7% | ||
| 2000 | $82.11M | +10.9% | ||
| 1999 | $74.01M | -5.7% | ||
| 1998 | $78.50M | +135.6% | ||
| 1997 | $33.32M | -10.2% | ||
| 1996 | $37.10M | -11.0% | ||
| 1995 | $41.70M | -20.0% | ||
| 1994 | $52.10M | +49.7% | ||
| 1993 | $34.80M | +60.4% | ||
| 1992 | $21.70M | -31.5% | ||
| 1991 | $31.70M | -22.1% | ||
| 1990 | $40.70M | +32.1% | ||
| 1989 | $30.80M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Ross Stores's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Ross Stores (ROST) capital expenditures totalled $819.27M – grew 13.8% year-over-year.
Ross Stores capital expenditures has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +15.1% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
$819.27M stands as the all-time-high annual capital expenditures, posted in 2025, against a low of $21.70M during 1992.
Among 8 Consumer Cyclical peers, Ross Stores (ROST) ranks 7th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $3.52B.
Ross Stores Capital Expenditures by Year
Ross Stores Capital Expenditures 2025: $819.27M
Ross Stores capital expenditures in 2025 was $819.27M, grew 13.8% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Ross Stores Capital Expenditures 2024: $720.10M
Ross Stores capital expenditures in 2024 was $720.10M, declined 5.6% below 2023.
Ross Stores Capital Expenditures 2023: $762.81M
Ross Stores capital expenditures in 2023 was $762.81M, grew 16.6% from 2022.
Ross Stores Capital Expenditures 2022: $654.07M
Ross Stores capital expenditures in 2022 was $654.07M, grew 17.3% from 2021.
Ross Stores Capital Expenditures 2021: $557.84M
Ross Stores capital expenditures in 2021 was $557.84M.
See more financial history for Ross Stores (ROST).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Ross Stores, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $131.82B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $86.66B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $8.53B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $3.68B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $3.37B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $1.96B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $322.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ross Stores's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Ross Stores (ROST) is $819.27M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Ross Stores capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Ross Stores (ROST) capital expenditures changed +13.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ross Stores capital expenditures?
- Ross Stores (ROST) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +15.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ross Stores capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Ross Stores capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $819.27M in 2025.
What was Ross Stores capital expenditures in 2024?
- Ross Stores (ROST) capital expenditures in 2024 was $720.10M.
What was Ross Stores capital expenditures in 2025?
- Ross Stores (ROST) capital expenditures in 2025 was $819.27M.
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