Company / Operating Cash Flow
Ross Stores Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$3.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.7B / $3.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+28.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 223
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 223 Consumer Discretionary companies, Ross Stores is in the top 8% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.6B in FY2016 to $3.0B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.1%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from $2.5B to $3.0B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +21.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +6.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+67.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +6.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 28.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #18 out of 223 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2016.
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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.0B | +28.4% |
| FY2024 | $2.4B | -6.3% |
| FY2023 | $2.5B | +48.8% |
| FY2022 | $1.7B | -2.8% |
| FY2021 | $1.7B | -22.6% |
| FY2020 | $2.2B | +3.4% |
| FY2019 | $2.2B | +5.1% |
| FY2018 | $2.1B | +22.9% |
| FY2017 | $1.7B | +7.9% |
| FY2016 | $1.6B | +17.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Apr 15, 2026