Ross Stores Director Shelley Bransten Receives Grant of 1,111 Shares

Executive Summary

On October 1, 2026, Shelley Bransten, a member of the Board of Directors of Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), was awarded 1,111 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share as part of the company's director compensation framework. The Form 4 filing was submitted to the SEC on October 5, 2026.

Transaction Details

• Filer: Shelley Bransten
• Role: Director
• Transaction Code: A (Grant, award, or other acquisition pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d))
• Security: Common Stock
• Volume: 1,111 shares
• Price per Share: $0.00 (Standard equity compensation grant)
• Post-Transaction Beneficial Ownership: 1,111 shares held directly

Vesting Terms

According to footnote (1) of the filing, the shares were issued under the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan and are subject to the following time-based vesting schedule:

• One-third (1/3) on May 27, 2027
• One-third (1/3) on May 26, 2028
• One-third (1/3) on May 25, 2029

Market and Governance Impact

Because this filing reflects an annual or initial equity grant under a company incentive plan rather than an open-market purchase or sale, its direct predictive value for stock performance is minimal. The award aligns board member incentives with long-term shareholder value through a three-year vesting structure, consistent with standard corporate governance practices.