Form 4: Ross Stores Executive Gifts Shares
Insider Transaction Report
Ross Stores Executive Chairman Michael Balmuth reported gifting 383 shares of common stock on October 9, 2025.
Summary
- Michael Balmuth, Executive Chairman and Director of Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), reported a transaction involving company common stock.
- On October 9, 2025, Balmuth disposed of 383 shares of common stock.
- The transaction was classified as a bona fide gift, with a reported price of $0 per share.
- Following this reported transaction, Balmuth beneficially owns 59,503 shares of Ross Stores common stock.
- The total beneficial ownership includes 48 shares acquired on June 30, 2025, and an additional 48 shares acquired on September 30, 2025, through the issuer's employee stock purchase plan, which are exempt under Rule 16b-3.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports an insider gift of shares, which is a neutral event regarding company performance or outlook, as it does not reflect a sale or purchase based on market sentiment.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Related Party Transactions
- Disposition of 383 common shares as a bona fide gift by Executive Chairman Michael Balmuth.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may note the insider activity, though the transaction size is relatively small and does not indicate a change in company fundamentals.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 | Acquisition of 48 shares via issuer's employee stock purchase plan. |
| 09/30/2025 | Acquisition of 48 shares via issuer's employee stock purchase plan. |
| 10/09/2025 | Date of transaction: disposition of 383 shares of common stock as a bona fide gift. |
| 10/10/2025 | Date the Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership (Form 4) was signed. |
Keywords
Ross Stores, ROST, Michael Balmuth, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Gift, Executive Chairman
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