ROST monthly performance report
View ROST's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ROST monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Ross Stores (ROST) closed September 2026 at $226.61, down 0.84% for the month and +55.12% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ROST is +25.80%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +6.04% versus its 200-day moving average ($213.71), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ROST has outperformed the S&P 500 by +20.89%, with a relative strength index reading of 112.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Ross Stores ended September 2026 at $226.61, posting a monthly return of −0.84%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.15%.
The current quarter stands at +6.46% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +6.04% versus the 200-day moving average ($213.71).
Year-to-date, ROST is +25.80% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +14.10%. The stock is currently −11.63% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −21.27%.
| Period | ROST | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.25% | −0.12% | −1.13% |
| 1 Week | −1.79% | −0.34% | −1.45% |
| 1 Month | −0.84% | −0.70% | −0.15% |
| 3 Months | −4.29% | +2.80% | −7.09% |
| 6 Months | +7.99% | +13.85% | −5.86% |
| YTD | +25.80% | +11.70% | +14.10% |
| 12 Months | +55.12% | +15.01% | +40.10% |
| 3 Years | +92.58% | +71.69% | +20.89% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +17.96% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +12.43% |
| #3 | Nov 2025 | +10.97% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +10.84% |
| #5 | Feb 2026 | +9.01% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2024 | −11.73% |
| #2 | Aug 2026 | −8.97% |
| #3 | Jun 2025 | −8.93% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −8.93% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | −8.15% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −0.16% |
| Q3 2025 | +19.45% |
| Q4 2025 | +18.21% |
| Q1 2026 | +20.26% |
| Q2 2026 | −1.74% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +6.46% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +19.23% |
| 2024 | +9.31% |
| 2025 | +19.09% |
| 2026 | +25.80% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $256.42 (2026-08-10) |
| 52-Week Low | $143.39 (2025-09-18) |
| Current Price | $226.61 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $213.71 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +6.04% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −21.27% (2025-03-13) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.63% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 112.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +20.89% |
| RS Peak | 130.2 (Jul 2026) |
| RS Trough | 77.3 (Jul 2025) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ROST's return for this report period?
ROST returned −0.84% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has ROST outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ROST: +25.80% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is ROST's 12-month return?
+55.12% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ROST above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +6.04% versus 200DMA ($213.71).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−21.27% on 2025-03-13.