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ROST
ROST · Updated 10/25/2026
Revenue
$21.1B
Fiscal 2025
Net income
$2.1B
Fiscal 2025
Free cash flow
$1.6B
Fiscal 2025
Net cash / (debt)
—
Fiscal 2025
Five-year financials
| Fiscal year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $21.1B | $20.4B | $18.7B | $18.9B | $12.5B |
| Net income | $2.1B | $1.9B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $85.4M |
| Diluted EPS | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $2.4B | $2.5B | $1.7B | $1.7B | $2.2B |
| Free cash flow | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.0B | $1.2B | $1.8B |
| Cash | $4.7B | $4.9B | $4.6B | $4.9B | $4.8B |
| Total debt | — | — | — | — | — |
Where the cash went
Cumulative, fiscal 2021–2025, straight from the reported cash-flow statements.
Reinvested in capex
29.4%
of operating cash flow
Returned to owners
—
of free cash flow (buybacks + dividends)
Diluted share count
—
change 2021–2025
| Operating cash flow | $10.5B |
| Capital expenditure | ($3.1B) |
| Free cash flow | $7.4B |
| Share buybacks | — |
| Dividends paid | — |
| Acquisitions (net) | — |
| Net debt issued / (repaid) | — |
| Stock-based compensation (non-cash) | — |
"—" means a year didn't report that line, so no total is shown rather than an estimate.
SEC filings
- 10-K · period 2026-01-312026-03-31EDGAR
Analyst overview
ROST operates as an off-price retailer, primarily selling branded apparel, accessories, footwear, and home goods at discounted prices. The company sources merchandise from various vendors, capitalizing on opportunistic purchases to offer value to its customers. Its competitive advantage stems from a strong vendor network and efficient inventory management, allowing it to maintain lower prices than traditional retailers.
Financially, ROST has demonstrated consistent growth in recent years. Revenue increased from 18.7B in 2023 to 21.1B in 2025, with net income rising from 1.5B to 2.1B over the same period. The company has also generated robust free cash flow, reporting 1.6B in 2025 and 1.8B in 2024. ROST maintains a strong balance sheet, with cash reserves of 4.7B in 2025 and no reported total debt, indicating financial flexibility.
Key strengths include a resilient business model in various economic cycles and a strong cash position. However, potential risks involve shifts in consumer spending habits and the highly competitive retail landscape. Investors should monitor inventory turnover rates and the company's ability to maintain its margin profile amidst fluctuating merchandise costs and supply chain dynamics.
AI-generated from published financials and filings · 10/25/2026. Not investment advice.
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