Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Ross Stores shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Ross Stores stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 21.8 million shares (6.79% of the company), worth about $4.98 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 40.7%.
In Q2 2026, 1,493 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $64.40 billion.
Insiders reported 79 transactions in the last two years: 21 sales worth $37.96 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from September 14, 2026 (Conroy James Grant, Chief Executive Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 14, 2026.
Ross Stores, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Ross Stores shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 21.8 million | 6.79% | $5.0B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 21.0 million | 6.56% | $4.8B |
| State Street Corporation | 14.6 million | 4.57% | $3.3B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 14.5 million | 4.53% | $3.3B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 12.3 million | 3.84% | $2.8B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 10.9 million | 3.40% | $2.5B |
| Merrill Lynch International | 9.5 million | 2.96% | $2.2B |
| PRIMECAP Management Co. | 9.1 million | 2.84% | $2.1B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 8.7 million | 2.71% | $2.0B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 7.9 million | 2.48% | $1.8B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Ross Stores institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,493 | – | $64.4B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,419 | 293.0 million | $63.4B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,296 | 300.0 million | $54.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,129 | 301.0 million | $45.9B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,108 | 300.0 million | $38.3B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,085 | 297.0 million | $37.9B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,167 | 300.0 million | $45.3B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,125 | 306.0 million | $45.9B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Ross Stores insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conroy James Grant | Sep 14, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 229.48 per share. | $11.3M |
| Brinkley Stephen C | Sep 14, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 229.66 per share. | $1.5M |
| Garrett Sharon D | May 29, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Mueller Patricia H | May 29, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Mueller Patricia H | May 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Sutton Doniel N. | May 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Cannizzaro Edward G. | May 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Bush Michael J | May 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Milligan Stephen D. | May 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Bjorklund K Gunnar | May 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Garrett Sharon D | May 21, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Burrill Jeffrey P | Mar 27, 2026 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 79 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Ross Stores stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 6.79% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.56%) and State Street Corporation (4.57%).
How many institutions own Ross Stores stock?
1,493 institutional holdings reports listed Ross Stores shares in Q2 2026 worth $64.40 billion.
Are Ross Stores insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 21 sales and no purchases (79 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 14, 2026.
