Ross Stores, Inc. filings document the formal disclosures of an off-price apparel and home fashion retailer operating the Ross Dress for Less® and dd's DISCOUNTS® banners. Recent 8-K reports furnish quarterly and annual earnings releases, operating guidance, dividend and share repurchase actions, and material updates affecting financial reporting.
The company’s SEC record also includes proxy materials covering board matters, executive compensation, equity awards, and shareholder voting items. Other material-event filings address leadership succession, executive employment arrangements, and financing structure, including the company’s senior unsecured revolving credit facility and related borrowing terms.
MILLIGAN STEPHEN D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
ROSS STORES, INC. director Stephen D. Milligan received a grant of 896 shares of common stock on May 21, 2026 under the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. The award vests in three equal installments in 2027, 2028, and 2029, and brings his direct holdings to 22,888 shares.
Mueller Patricia H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
ROSS STORES, INC. director Patricia H. Mueller reported a routine equity compensation grant and updated her holdings. She received a grant of 896 shares of Common Stock at no cost under the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing her directly held shares to 3,467.
The granted shares vest in three equal installments: one-third on May 27, 2027, one-third on May 26, 2028, and one-third on May 25, 2029, so the award is spread over three years. Separately, the filing shows 2,159 shares of Common Stock held indirectly through LT Doglover Holdings, LLC, reflecting an additional ownership position associated with Mueller.
GARRETT SHARON D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Ross Stores director Sharon D. Garrett reported an equity grant and updated holdings. She received 896 shares of common stock at no cost as a grant or award, increasing her direct ownership to 3,467 shares of Ross Stores common stock.
The new shares were issued under the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan and vest in three equal installments: one-third on May 27, 2027, one-third on May 26, 2028, and one-third on May 25, 2029. In addition to her direct stake, 213,705 shares are held indirectly by the Sharon D. Garrett Living Trust.
Ross Stores director Edward G. Cannizzaro reported an equity award of 896 shares of common stock on May 21, 2026, classified as a grant or other acquisition at no cash cost. Following this award, he holds 8,273 common shares directly.
The award represents restricted stock units granted under the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. These units vest in three equal installments: one-third on May 27, 2027, one-third on May 26, 2028, and one-third on May 25, 2029. Settlement of the units is deferred until his separation from the Board.
Ross Stores, Inc. reported very strong results for the 13‑week first quarter ended May 2, 2026, with sales and profits well above expectations and higher guidance for the rest of the year. Sales rose 21% to $6.0 billion, driven by a very robust 17% increase in comparable store sales versus flat performance a year ago. Operating margin reached 13.4%, ahead of the company’s 11.8% to 12.1% plan, helped by strong traffic and effective merchandising.
Net earnings were $650 million, up from $479 million, and diluted earnings per share climbed 37% to $2.02, significantly exceeding guidance of $1.60 to $1.67. During the quarter, Ross repurchased 1.5 million shares for $319 million and remains on track to buy back $1.275 billion of stock in fiscal 2026. For the second quarter, comparable store sales are forecast to grow 6% to 7%, with projected EPS of $1.85 to $1.93 compared with $1.56 last year. Full‑year fiscal 2026 comparable store sales are now expected to increase 6% to 7% on top of 5% growth in 2025, and EPS is projected at $7.50 to $7.74, up 13% to 17% from $6.61.
Vanguard Capital Management reported beneficial ownership of 24,227,550 shares of Ross Stores Inc common stock, representing 7.49% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole power to vote 3,207,620 shares and sole dispositive power over 24,227,550 shares.
The disclosure states these holdings reflect securities held or directed by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and affiliated Vanguard business units, including shares held in Vanguard funds and managed accounts. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, on 04/30/2026.
Ross Stores is holding its 2026 virtual annual meeting on May 20, 2026, asking stockholders to elect 9 directors, approve a new 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, approve executive pay on an advisory basis, and ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor.
The 2026 Equity Incentive Plan would authorize up to 15,809,003 shares in total, including 9,000,000 new shares and shares rolling over from the 2017 plan, with generally one-year minimum vesting and no option repricing without stockholder approval. As of March 24, 2026, 322,148,148 common shares were outstanding and entitled to vote.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC notice under Form 144 shows proposed and recent sales of Common shares related to an RSA and Rule 10b5-1 sales by Michael Balmuth. The filing lists a proposed sale of 2,496 shares on 03/31/2026 and three 10b5-1 sale executions: 5,804, 20,449, and 25,615 shares on 04/01/2026, 03/24/2026, and 03/23/2026, respectively.
Michael A. Balmuth reported Rule 144-related transactions in Common Stock. The filing lists two open-market dispositions: 25,615 shares on 03/23/2026 for $5,472,859.92 and 20,449 shares on 03/24/2026 for $4,385,232.84. The notice also shows 5,804 shares of restricted stock vesting under a registered plan on 03/31/2026.