Ross Stores (ROST) director makes bona fide stock gifts in Form 4

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ross Stores, Inc. director Patricia H. Mueller reported non-market transfers of common stock classified as bona fide gifts. She gifted a total of 2,708 shares on May 29, 2026, split between indirect and direct holdings, at a reported price of $0.00 per share.

One 1,354-share gift was made from shares held indirectly through LT Doglover Holdings, LLC, and a separate 1,354-share gift came from her direct holdings. After these gifts, filings show 3,513 shares held indirectly via the LLC and 2,113 shares held directly in her name.

Insider Trade Summary

2,708 shares gifted

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Mueller Patricia H

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	1,354	$0.00	--
Gift	Common Stock	1,354	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,113 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 3,513 shares (Indirect, by Limited Liability Corporation)

Footnotes (1)

Bona Fide Gift Securities held in the name of LT Doglover Holdings, LLC c/o Lyndon David Mueller & Patricia Helen Mueller

Key Figures

Total shares gifted: 2,708 shares Indirect gift: 1,354 shares Direct gift: 1,354 shares +3 more

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Total shares gifted 2,708 shares Bona fide gifts on May 29, 2026

Indirect gift 1,354 shares Gift from LT Doglover Holdings, LLC

Direct gift 1,354 shares Gift from directly held shares

Indirect holdings after 3,513 shares Indirect ownership via LLC post-gift

Direct holdings after 2,113 shares Direct ownership post-gift

Reported gift price $0.00 per share Price for both bona fide gift transactions

Key Terms

Bona fide gift, Form 4, indirect ownership, Limited Liability Corporation

4 terms

Bona fide gift financial

"The transaction code G is described as a bona fide gift of shares."

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

Form 4 regulatory

"The insider transaction is disclosed in a Form 4 for Ross Stores, Inc."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

indirect ownership financial

"One transaction involves indirect ownership through an LLC holding Ross Stores shares."

Limited Liability Corporation financial

"Securities are reported as held by LT Doglover Holdings, LLC, a Limited Liability Corporation."

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06/02/2026 - 05:05 PM

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Mueller Patricia H

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

5130 HACIENDA DRIVE

(Street)

DUBLIN

CALIFORNIA

94568

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026

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

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

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

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/29/2026		G		1,354⁽¹⁾	D	$0	2,113	D
Common Stock	05/29/2026		G		1,354	A	$0	3,513	I	by Limited Liability Corporation⁽²⁾

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Bona Fide Gift

2. Securities held in the name of LT Doglover Holdings, LLC c/o Lyndon David Mueller & Patricia Helen Mueller

	/s/ Ken Jew for Patricia H. Mueller	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ross Stores (ROST) disclose in this Form 4?

Ross Stores director Patricia H. Mueller reported bona fide gifts of common stock. She transferred a total of 2,708 shares on May 29, 2026, split evenly between indirect holdings via an LLC and her direct ownership, at a reported price of $0.00 per share.

How many Ross Stores (ROST) shares did Patricia Mueller gift?

Patricia H. Mueller gifted 2,708 Ross Stores common shares in total. The Form 4 shows two bona fide gift transactions of 1,354 shares each, one from indirect LLC-held shares and one from her directly held shares, both reported at $0.00 per share.

How are Patricia Mueller’s Ross Stores (ROST) shares held after the gifts?

After the gifts, Patricia H. Mueller is reported holding 3,513 Ross Stores shares indirectly and 2,113 shares directly. The indirect position is held through LT Doglover Holdings, LLC, while the remaining 2,113 shares are listed as directly owned in her name.

Were Patricia Mueller’s Ross Stores (ROST) transactions open-market sales or purchases?

The transactions were not open-market trades; they are classified as bona fide gifts. The Form 4 uses transaction code “G,” indicating stock transfers with no consideration, reported at $0.00 per share, rather than conventional buy or sell activity in the market.

What entity is involved in Patricia Mueller’s indirect Ross Stores (ROST) holdings?

Mueller’s indirect Ross Stores holdings are reported under LT Doglover Holdings, LLC. The Form 4 notes securities held in the name of LT Doglover Holdings, LLC c/o Lyndon David Mueller and Patricia Helen Mueller, reflecting her indirect ownership structure for a portion of the shares.