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Costco Wholesale Corp

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926.130USD
-1.180-0.13%
Close 07-23 16:00ETQuotes delayed by 15 min
410.75BMarket Cap
48.10P/E TTM

Costco Wholesale Corp

926.130
-1.180-0.13%
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-0.13%

5 Days

-2.06%

1 Month

-3.29%

6 Months

-5.81%

Year to Date

+7.40%

1 Year

-1.60%

Key Figures
918.060Open
926.530High
1.79MVolume
48.10P/E TTM
40.78P/E Dynamic
5.200Dividend TTM
0.40%Turnover Ratio
927.310Prev. Close
916.760Low
1.30BTurnover
50.72P/E Static
12.26P/B
0.56%Div Yield TTM
10.90%ROA
1096.50052wk High
0.86Volume Ratio
8.10BNet Profit
443.51MShares
19.2558EPS TTM
0.90Beta
29.65%ROE
844.06052wk Low
1.05%Amplitude
12.77%Gross Margin
410.75BMarket Cap
-3.15Reward/Risk
1.12%Risk Rate

Key Insights

Costco Wholesale Corp's fundamentals are relatively healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 19 out of 27 in the Diversified Retail industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 1077.90.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to remain stable.Despite an average stock market performance over the past month, the company shows strong fundamentals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

Costco Wholesale Corp's Score

Industry at a Glance

Industry Ranking
19 / 27
Overall Ranking
145 / 4547
Industry
Diversified Retail

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Score Analysis

Current score
Previous score

Media Coverage

Last 24 hours
Coverage Level

47°C

Very Low
Very High
Neutral

Costco Wholesale Corp Highlights

StrengthsRisks

Costco Wholesale Corporation, commonly referred to as Costco, is an American multinational company that manages a network of membership-only big-box warehouse club retail stores. As of 2021, Costco is the third-largest retailer globally, and by August 2024, it has established itself as the largest retailer of beef, poultry, organic produce, and wine, with nearly one-third of American consumers shopping regularly at its warehouses. Costco holds the #11 position on the Fortune 500 list of the largest corporations in the United States by total revenue. Initially, Costco operated with a wholesale business model focused on signing up businesses as members, later expanding to include individual consumers and selling products aimed at them, including its private label brand.

Costco is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, an eastern suburb of Seattle, although its Kirkland Signature house label reflects its previous location in Kirkland. The company's first warehouse opened in Seattle in 1983. Through a series of mergers, Costco's corporate lineage can be traced back to 1976 when it was established as a competitor to Price Club, which began in San Diego, California. As of May 2025, Costco operates 905 warehouses worldwide, with 86% situated in North America.

Industry Leader
The company's revenue leads the industry, with the latest annual revenue totaling USD 275.24B.
High Profit Growth
The company's net income leads the industry, with the latest annual income totaling USD 275.24B.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 26.95%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 26.95%.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PE is 48.09, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Buying
The latest institutional holdings are 321.75M shares, increasing 0.39% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by Jerome Dodson | PARNX
Star Investor Jerome Dodson | PARNX holds 669.65K shares of this stock.

Analyst Rating

Based on 40 analysts
Buy
Current Rating
1077.903
Target Price
+16.00%
Upside Space

Costco Wholesale Corp News

Costco (COST) Stock Forecast: Cooling Sales Growth, Lawsuit, and Premium Valuation in Focus

TradingKey - Costco (COST) stock has pulled back as comparable sales growth slowed and a new lawsuit added to investor concerns. Explore the latest Costco stock forecast, analyst price targets, technical levels, membership strength, and key catalysts before earnings

TradingKeyMon, Jul 13
TradingKey - Costco (COST) stock has pulled back as comparable sales growth slowed and a new lawsuit added to investor concerns. Explore the latest Costco stock forecast, analyst price targets, technical levels, membership strength, and key catalysts before earnings

Costco Stock Price Forecast: High Valuation Meets Slowing Sales Growth, Can It Return to $1,000 in July?

TradingKey - As of July 10 Eastern Time, Costco (COST) was last priced at $912.97, after falling 4.21% on July 9 and rising slightly by 0.22% in pre-market trading. The stock price declined as newly released June sales data indicated a slowdown in growth.

TradingKeyFri, Jul 10
TradingKey - As of July 10 Eastern Time, Costco (COST) was last priced at $912.97, after falling 4.21% on July 9 and rising slightly by 0.22% in pre-market trading. The stock price declined as newly released June sales data indicated a slowdown in growth.

Costco (COST) Stock Price Forecast: June Sales Up 10.6% But Stock Fell After Hours - Short to $899?

TradingKey - Costco reported $29.24B in June sales, up 10.6%, and declared a $1.47 dividend. The stock rose 0.6% then fell 1.5% after hours. At $942 inside a descending channel from $1,096, here’s the setup.

TradingKeyThu, Jul 9
TradingKey - Costco reported $29.24B in June sales, up 10.6%, and declared a $1.47 dividend. The stock rose 0.6% then fell 1.5% after hours. At $942 inside a descending channel from $1,096, here’s the setup.

Fed May Resume Rate Hikes in September: Full Analysis of Warsh’s Hawkish Debut, Are US Stocks a Risk or Opportunity in the Second Half

At the inaugural FOMC meeting chaired by the newly appointed Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, the median dot plot shifted directly from rate-cut expectations to rate-hike expectations. Interest rate futures immediately priced in a roughly 70% probability of a rate hike in September, plunging the market into a rate-hike panic. This article argues that the market is highly likely overestimating the intensity of this rate-hike cycle. Even if rate hikes do resume in September, the move would fundamentally represent a robust tightening characterized by "withdrawing insurance rate cuts against the backdrop of a still-resilient economy," which is fundamentally different from the panic-driven tightening of 2022. For long-term investors in US equities, this shift presents opportunities that outweigh the risks. However, this assessment is conditional and must be dynamically adjusted using three indicators as anchors: core inflation, long-term inflation expectations, and the unemployment rate.

TradingKeyThu, Jun 25
At the inaugural FOMC meeting chaired by the newly appointed Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, the median dot plot shifted directly from rate-cut expectations to rate-hike expectations. Interest rate futures immediately priced in a roughly 70% probability of a rate hike in September, plunging the market into a rate-hike panic. This article argues that the market is highly likely overestimating the intensity of this rate-hike cycle. Even if rate hikes do resume in September, the move would fundamentally represent a robust tightening characterized by "withdrawing insurance rate cuts against the backdrop of a still-resilient economy," which is fundamentally different from the panic-driven tightening of 2022. For long-term investors in US equities, this shift presents opportunities that outweigh the risks. However, this assessment is conditional and must be dynamically adjusted using three indicators as anchors: core inflation, long-term inflation expectations, and the unemployment rate.

Costco Q3 Revenue and EPS Both Beat Expectations, Why Can’t Strong Performance Drive Up the Stock?

TradingKey - After the market close on May 28 ET, retail giant Costco (COST.US) released its fiscal third quarter 2026 earnings report. Both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) exceeded market expectations, while key comparable store sales growth and digital channel performance outperformed major r

TradingKeyFri, May 29
TradingKey - After the market close on May 28 ET, retail giant Costco (COST.US) released its fiscal third quarter 2026 earnings report. Both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) exceeded market expectations, while key comparable store sales growth and digital channel performance outperformed major r

Costco Stock Prediction: Too Expensive to Buy Now for the Membership Giant?

Costco pairs exceptional fundamentals and membership growth with a premium valuation (52x P/E), making a disciplined, phased accumulation strategy ideal for long-term investors despite near-term macro crosswinds.

TradingKeyWed, May 27
Costco pairs exceptional fundamentals and membership growth with a premium valuation (52x P/E), making a disciplined, phased accumulation strategy ideal for long-term investors despite near-term macro crosswinds.

Earnings Forecast

Analyst Rating

Based on 40 analysts
Buy
Current Rating
1077.903
Target Price
+16.00%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell

Peer Comparison

9
Total
24
Median
23
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
Costco Wholesale Corp
COST
40
Target Corp
TGT
40
Dollar General Corp
DG
31
Dollar Tree Inc
DLTR
28
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
BJ
24
TJX Companies Inc
TJX
22
1
2

Indicators

Indicators
Sell(2)
Neutral(4)
Buy(0)
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
3.160
Neutral
RSI(14)
42.559
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
34.070
Neutral
ATR(14)
18.837
High Vlolatility
CCI(14)
-52.950
Neutral
Williams %R
69.493
Sell
TRIX(12,20)
-0.176
Sell
StochRSI(14)
0.000
Oversold
Moving Average
Sell(6)
Neutral(0)
Buy(0)
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
931.852
Sell
MA10
928.580
Sell
MA20
935.146
Sell
MA50
971.484
Sell
MA100
985.013
Sell
MA200
956.958
Sell

Financial Indicators

EPS

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Total revenue

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Costco Wholesale Corp Info

Costco Wholesale Corporation, commonly referred to as Costco, is an American multinational company that manages a network of membership-only big-box warehouse club retail stores. As of 2021, Costco is the third-largest retailer globally, and by August 2024, it has established itself as the largest retailer of beef, poultry, organic produce, and wine, with nearly one-third of American consumers shopping regularly at its warehouses. Costco holds the #11 position on the Fortune 500 list of the largest corporations in the United States by total revenue. Initially, Costco operated with a wholesale business model focused on signing up businesses as members, later expanding to include individual consumers and selling products aimed at them, including its private label brand.

Costco is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, an eastern suburb of Seattle, although its Kirkland Signature house label reflects its previous location in Kirkland. The company's first warehouse opened in Seattle in 1983. Through a series of mergers, Costco's corporate lineage can be traced back to 1976 when it was established as a competitor to Price Club, which began in San Diego, California. As of May 2025, Costco operates 905 warehouses worldwide, with 86% situated in North America.

Ticker SymbolCOST
CompanyCostco Wholesale Corp
CEOVachris (Ron M)
Websitehttps://www.costco.com/

Shareholders

Shareholders
Shareholders
Proportion
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC
6.50%
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
5.10%
State Street Investment Management (US)
4.09%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC
2.41%
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
2.34%
Other
79.55%

FAQs

What is the current price of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)?

The current price of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is 926.13.

What is the symbol of Costco Wholesale Corp?

The ticker symbol of Costco Wholesale Corp is COST.

What is the 52-week high of Costco Wholesale Corp?

The 52-week high of Costco Wholesale Corp is 1096.50.

What is the 52-week low of Costco Wholesale Corp?

The 52-week low of Costco Wholesale Corp is 844.06.

What is the market capitalization of Costco Wholesale Corp?

The market capitalization of Costco Wholesale Corp is 410.75B.

Is Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) currently rated as Buy, Hold, or Sell?

According to analysts, Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has an overall rating of Buy, with a price target of 1077.90.

What is the Earnings Per Share (EPS TTM) of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)?

The Earnings Per Share (EPS TTM) of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is 18.24.
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