Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) CFO receives 5,638-share equity award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ross Stores, Inc. EVP and Chief Financial Officer William W. Sheehan II received a grant of 5,638 shares of common stock on March 11, 2026. The shares were issued under the company’s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan and will vest 100% on March 22, 2030.

Following this award, Sheehan directly holds 38,265 common shares. Footnotes also note 40 shares previously acquired on December 31, 2025 through the employee stock purchase plan.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sheehan William W II

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5130 HACIENDA DRIVE

(Street)

DUBLIN CA 94568

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ROSS STORES, INC. [ ROST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/11/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/11/2026		A		5,638(1)	A	$0	38,265(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares issued under the terms of the 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. Shares become vested as follows: 100% on March 22, 2030.

2. Securities Beneficially Owned includes 40 shares acquired on December 31, 2025 pursuant to issuer's employee stock purchase plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.

	/s/ Ken Jew for William W. Sheehan II	03/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Ross Stores (ROST) disclose about CFO William Sheehan’s latest equity grant?

Ross Stores reported that CFO William W. Sheehan II received a grant of 5,638 shares of common stock on March 11, 2026. The award was issued under the 2017 Equity Incentive Plan and reflects stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

When do CFO William Sheehan’s new Ross Stores (ROST) shares vest?

The 5,638 shares granted to CFO William Sheehan vest 100% on March 22, 2030. This long-term vesting schedule is designed to align his compensation with the company’s performance over several years and support executive retention and incentive objectives.

How many Ross Stores (ROST) shares does CFO William Sheehan hold after this Form 4?

After the March 11, 2026 stock grant, CFO William Sheehan directly owns 38,265 shares of Ross Stores common stock. This figure includes shares from the new equity award and previously acquired holdings as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was CFO William Sheehan’s Ross Stores (ROST) share grant an open-market purchase?

No, the transaction was classified as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase. The 5,638 shares were issued at a price of $0.00 per share under the company’s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan as part of his executive compensation package.

What additional Ross Stores (ROST) shares are noted for CFO William Sheehan?

Footnotes state that Sheehan’s beneficially owned securities include 40 shares acquired on December 31, 2025 through the employee stock purchase plan. That transaction was exempt under SEC Rule 16b-3 and is separate from the March 2026 equity grant.