Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) debt
What Ross Stores owes, when it comes due, and what it costs to carry, from the balances and cash flows the company reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
At a glance
| Metric | Aug 2026 | Aug 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total debt | $1.02B | $1.52B | −$498M |
| Due within a year | $241M | $499M | −$258M |
| Long-term debt | $777M | $1.02B | −$240M |
| Cash and equivalents | $4.29B | $3.85B | +$441M |
| Net cash | $3.27B | $2.33B | +$939M |
Debt over time
| Balance date | Total debt | Due within a year | Long-term debt | Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1.02B | $241M | $777M | $4.29B |
| May 2026 | $1.02B | $241M | $777M | $4.13B |
| Jan 2026 | $1.52B | $500M | $1.02B | $4.59B |
| Nov 2025 | $1.52B | $499M | $1.02B | $4.06B |
| Aug 2025 | $1.52B | $499M | $1.02B | $3.85B |
| May 2025 | $1.52B | $499M | $1.02B | $3.78B |
| Feb 2025 | $2.21B | $700M | $1.52B | $4.73B |
| Nov 2024 | $2.21B | $699M | $1.51B | $4.35B |
| Aug 2024 | $2.46B | $949M | $1.51B | $4.67B |
| May 2024 | $2.46B | $949M | $1.51B | $4.65B |
| Feb 2024 | $2.46B | $250M | $2.21B | $4.87B |
| Oct 2023 | $2.46B | $250M | $2.21B | $4.50B |
When it comes due
Principal due by year as of January 31, 2026.
| Due | Principal | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Within 1 year | $500M | 32.8% |
| Year 2 | $242M | 15.9% |
| Year 5 | $134M | 8.8% |
| After year 5 | $649M | 42.6% |
| Total | $1.52B | 100% |
Interest cost and borrowing
| Fiscal year | Interest expense | Borrowed | Repaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY Jan 2026 | — | — | $700M |
| FY Feb 2025 | — | — | $250M |
| FY Feb 2024 | — | — | $0 |
| FY Jan 2023 | — | $0 | $0 |
| FY Jan 2022 | — | $0 | $65M |
About these figures
These are the balances Ross Stores reports in its SEC filings as of each balance-sheet date, and the interest, borrowing and repayments it reports for each period. This page does not show market prices or yields of the company's bonds. "Long-term debt" is the line as the company tags it in its filings and may or may not include the portion due within a year.
All figures from company filings with the SEC.