Company / Free Cash Flow
Ross Stores Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$2.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.0B / $2.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+34.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#15 of 212
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 212 Consumer Discretionary companies, Ross Stores is in the top 7% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.0B in FY2022 to $2.2B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.7%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from $1.8B to $2.2B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +28.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+178.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 34.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #15 out of 212 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Lowest free cash flow in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 35.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.2B | +34.9% |
| FY2024 | $1.6B | -6.6% |
| FY2023 | $1.8B | +69.2% |
| FY2022 | $1.0B | -12.3% |
| FY2021 | $1.2B | -35.8% |
| FY2020 | $1.8B | +13.9% |
| FY2019 | $1.6B | -2.2% |
| FY2018 | $1.7B | +26.2% |
| FY2017 | $1.3B | +3.9% |
| FY2016 | $1.3B | +31.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Apr 15, 2026