
Retailer Costco Wholesale COST.O might adjust its international supply chain if tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump cause significant price increases, Chief Executive Officer Ron Vachris stated on Thursday
Co missed Wall Street's quarterly profit estimates due to rising merchandise costs
SHIELDED FROM TARIFFS
J.P. Morgan ("overweight," PT: $1,070) sees co as a standout performer with impressive sales growth, global success, and significant expansion potential
Bernstein ("outperform," PT: $1,177) sees co as a high-quality company with strong consumer traction and long growth runway
Brokerage expects co's low exposure to recently tariffed countries and strong private label presence to help mitigate tariff impacts
Jefferies ("buy," PT: $1,180) sees strong comparable sales growth and low exposure to tariffed countries as key positives
Telsey Advisory Group ("outperform," PT: $1100) expects co to remain profitable due to strong sales and high membership renewals