Ross Stores Executive Delivers Shares for Tax Withholding

Executive Summary

On September 15, 2026, Karen Fleming, President and Chief Merchandising Officer of Ross Dress for Less at Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), reported a Form 4 transaction executed on September 11, 2026. The transaction involved the withholding/disposition of 907 shares of Common Stock at $230.74 per share, amounting to a total value of $209,281.18, to satisfy tax obligations.

Transaction Details

• Security: Common Stock
• Transaction Code: F (Payment of tax liability by withholding securities)
• Shares Disposed: 907
• Price per Share: $230.74
• Gross Transaction Value: $209,281.18
• Ownership Nature: Direct

Ownership and Context

• Remaining Holdings: Following the transaction, Karen Fleming directly holds 90,561.505 shares of common stock.
• Footnote Disclosures: Beneficial ownership includes 34 shares acquired on March 31, 2026, and 28 shares acquired on June 30, 2026, via the issuer's employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) exempt under Rule 16b-3.

Market Significance

This disposition carries Low trading significance. Transaction Code 'F' reflects mandatory or routine tax withholding associated with equity awards rather than discretionary open-market selling by the insider. Fleming maintains a substantial direct equity stake in the company.