Ross Stores President of Operations Disposes of Over $3.0M in Common Stock

Executive Summary

On September 15, 2026, Stephen C. Brinkley, President of Operations at Ross Stores, Inc. ($ROST), reported the disposition of shares across two transactions:

1. Tax Withholding (Code F): On September 11, 2026, 6,654 shares were surrendered at $230.74 per share ($1,535,343.96) to satisfy tax liabilities upon vesting.
2. Open Market Sale (Code S): On September 14, 2026, 6,424 shares were sold on the open market at an average price of $229.655 per share ($1,475,303.72).

Following these transactions, Mr. Brinkley's direct beneficial ownership decreased from 64,743 shares to 51,665 shares (a reduction of approximately 20.2%).

Transaction Breakdown

• Security: Common Stock
• Tax Withholding Date: September 11, 2026 | 6,654 shares @ $230.74
• Open Market Sale Date: September 14, 2026 | 6,424 shares @ $229.655
• Total Disposed Shares: 13,078 shares
• Total Gross Disposition Value: ~$3,010,647.68
• Post-Transaction Holdings: 51,665 direct shares

Market Impact & Sentiment

• Significance Assessment: Medium — While the tax withholding transaction is routine, the open market sale represents a non-negligible reduction in the insider's holdings. However, it is not uncommon for executives to diversify after vesting events.