Why is ROST Down Today?

ROST
$228.84
▼ -2.25% ($-5.14)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:38 PM ET (675 min ago)

About Ross Stores Inc

Ross Stores operates as an off-price apparel and accessories retailer with the majority of its sales derived from its Ross Dress for Less banner. The company opportunistically procures excess brand-name merchandise made available via manufacturing overruns and retail liquidation sales at a 20%-60% d...

Sector: RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES
Market Cap: $49.82B
Forward P/E: 24.0
52-Week Range: $147.49 - $257.00
Employees: 107,000

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES sector is down 1.1% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.8x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES sector: -1.2%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

ROST is significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
ROST
This Stock
-2.25%
vs S&P 500: -2.99%
vs Nasdaq: -3.27%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ROST is expected to trade between:
$221.97 - $233.42

Key Level to Watch

$217.40 support
Watch for breakdown below $228.84

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:38 PM (675 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
1.45
Put/Call Ratio
73.6%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 2,002
Put Volume: 2,893
Total: 4,895

Historical Context

ROST has moved more than 3.0% down on 5 occasions in the past year.

60.0%
Continuation Rate
3/5 times continued down
+0.15%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Aug 17, 2026 (-4.1%) → Next day: +0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ROST stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES sector is down 1.1% on average.

Is ROST stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ROST shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ROST stock price target?

ROST is currently trading at $228.84. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $221.97 - $233.42. See long-term price prediction →

Will ROST stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ROST's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $217.40 (support).

Is ROST stock oversold or overbought?

ROST's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 43.3. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for ROST stock?

ROST's 10-day momentum indicator is at 1.93. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is ROST outperforming or underperforming the market?

ROST (-2.25%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for ROST?

ROST's MACD (-0.04) is currently above the signal line (-0.34), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 15.4) is weak.

Is ROST in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ROST is in a bearish trend. The price ($228.84) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($230.77) and 50-day SMA ($237.77). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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