ROST monthly performance report
Monthly ROST research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
ROST monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Ross Stores (ROST) closed August 2026 at $253.22, up 0.86% for the month and +78.59% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ROST is +40.57%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +24.67% versus its 200-day moving average ($203.11), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ROST has outperformed the S&P 500 by +52.62%, with a relative strength index reading of 130.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 71.8% — 28 positive months versus 11 negative months.
Ross Stores ended August 2026 at $253.22, posting a monthly return of +0.86%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.19%.
The current quarter stands at +18.21% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +24.67% versus the 200-day moving average ($203.11).
Year-to-date, ROST is +40.57% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +27.68%. The stock is currently −0.81% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −21.27%.
| Period | ROST | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.86% | −0.20% | +1.06% |
| 1 Week | +0.87% | +3.90% | −3.03% |
| 1 Month | +0.86% | +3.05% | −2.19% |
| 3 Months | +11.16% | +7.11% | +4.05% |
| 6 Months |