Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
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- symbol COST
- Rev/Share 619.8889
- Book/Share 65.6836
- PB 13.3123
- Debt/Equity 0.2802
- CurrentRatio 1.0343
- ROIC 0.1944
- MktCap 387517886986.0
- FreeCF/Share 17.6506
- PFCF 49.4472
- PE 47.9367
- Debt/Assets 0.106
- DivYield 0.0058
- ROE 0.3047
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reiterated | COST | Oppenheimer | -- | Outperform | $1130 | $1050 | Nov. 3, 2025 |
| Initiation | COST | BTIG Research | -- | Buy | -- | $1115 | Oct. 15, 2025 |
| Resumed | COST | Wolfe Research | -- | Peer Perform | -- | -- | Sept. 18, 2025 |
| Downgrade | COST | Erste Group | Buy | Hold | -- | -- | Aug. 5, 2025 |
| Initiation | COST | Mizuho | -- | Neutral | -- | $975 | April 11, 2025 |
| Reiterated | COST | Telsey Advisory Group | -- | Outperform | $1000 | $1050 | Dec. 5, 2024 |
| Initiation | COST | Bernstein | -- | Outperform | -- | $1016 | Oct. 22, 2024 |
| Reiterated | COST | Oppenheimer | -- | Outperform | $955 | $980 | Oct. 10, 2024 |
| Reiterated | COST | Telsey Advisory Group | -- | Outperform | $925 | $1000 | Sept. 27, 2024 |
| Downgrade | COST | Truist | Buy | Hold | -- | $873 | Sept. 24, 2024 |
News
Costco has favorable set up going into Q1 earnings report, analysts say
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) has earned a repeat 'Buy' rating from UBS analysts ahead of its fiscal first quarter earnings report due after markets close on Thursday. The company is expected to maintain its momentum through the holiday season, with UBS analysts highlighting steady sales growth, market share gains, and emerging opportunities as key strengths for the membership-based retailer.
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Trade Deficit Comes in Lowest in Five Years
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Trade Deficit Comes in Lowest in Five Years.
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More Good News for Pre-market Trading: Jobless Claims & More
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Weekly Jobless Claims and the U.S. Trade Balance came in better than expected, for the most part. Bond yields are even winding down off near-term highs.
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Costco Stock Faces Test Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is scheduled to announce earnings Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. The company has a market capitalization of $394 billion. Revenue over the past 12 months reached $275 billion, with operating profit of $10 billion and net income of $8.1 billion.
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Should You Bet On Costco Ahead Of Q1 Earnings?
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is scheduled to announce its earnings on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The company currently has a market capitalization of $394 Billion.
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Should Costco Stock Be in Your Portfolio Ahead of Q1 Earnings?
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST heads into Q1 earnings with strong sales, rising memberships and a setup that hints at a potential beat.
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Costco Q1 Sales Trends Offer Insight Into Holiday Season Strength
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST posts solid Q1 sales and comps growth, with strong digital gains pointing to early holiday spending momentum.
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Market Eagerly Awaits FOMC Policy Decision
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Market Eagerly Awaits FOMC Policy Decision.
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Will Costco (COST) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Costco's Value Strategy Drives Strong November Sales Momentum
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST records 6.9% comp sales growth in November, fueled by value pricing, loyal members and digital momentum.
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Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Retail and Wholesale Names
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
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Costco sees another month of solid sales growth in November
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) reported another strong month of growth in November, with net sales climbing 8.1% year-over-year to roughly $21.9 billion. Jefferies analysts repeated their ‘Buy' rating on the membership-based big box retailer, noting its November performance reflected “broad-based sales momentum” heading into the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
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Costco's stock turns negative for the year as U.S. sales trends decelerate
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
Rather than how much sales rise for a retailer, investors sometimes care more about how that growth has changed over time.
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Costco (COST) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Costco (COST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Will 2026 Mark a Turnaround for Costco?
Published: December 03, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
2025 has been a mixed bag for consumer staples companies operating in the retail space. While Target's NYSE: TGT well-documented struggles have resulted in a year-to-date (YTD) loss of more than 34%, others have fared much better.
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Costco is suing the U.S. government over Trump's tariffs. Here's why
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Neutral
Costco has sued the U.S. government to ensure it will receive refunds if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's bid for sweeping authority to impose tariffs.
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Costco Takes White House to Court Over ‘Unlawful' Tariffs
Published: December 02, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative
Costco has sued the Trump administration over what it calls the country's “unlawful” tariffs. In a lawsuit filed last week, the warehouse retailer asks the Court of International Trade to consider all tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) illegal, and seeks a full refund of all levies paid under President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Costco Is Suing the Trump Administration—Here's Why
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Warehouse retail giant Costco Wholesale (COST) has joined the list of companies looking for a refund on tariffs.
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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Costco (COST): Should You Buy?
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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Is Costco's Expanding Big and Bulky Channel Fueling Its Digital Boom?
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST's 13% jump in Costco Logistics deliveries spotlights how big and bulky items are powering its digital growth.
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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Stock futures are slightly higher as major indexes look to rebound from a sluggish start to the month; a new economic forecast sees the global economy slowing next year because of tariffs; Costco is suing the Trump administration over those same tariffs as it looks for a refund; Bayer has received a vote of support from the U.S. Solicitor General in its efforts to stem lawsuits over whether Roundup weed killer causes cancer; and shares of software maker MongoDB are popping following a solid earnings report. Here's what you need to know.
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Top Stocks with Earnings This Week: Costco, MongoDB, Ulta and More
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral
Retail investors are prepping for a lighter week of corporate earnings featuring discount retailers, cybersecurity companies and some big tech names.
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Costco (COST), BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) & "Two Different Flavors" of Retail Spend
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Tsvetta Kaleynska says there's "two different flavored stories" you can find between Costco (COST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ). She attributes Costco to a "theme park for adults" that shows positive retail and sentiment trends, along with a surprising customer taste for high-priced items.
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Valuation Hits Costco's Multi-Year Rally & COST Options Trade
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral
George Tsilis notes Costco's (COST) impressive run over the last few years now faces questions when it comes to valuation. He goes over the retail giant's financial fundamentals to explain how its balance sheet stacks up to the current stock price.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Costco (COST) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Costco or BJ's Wholesale: Which Warehouse Retail Stock Stands Out?
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST and BJ both shine in retail, but Costco's scale, loyalty and steady growth make it the standout in today's market.
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Here's Why Costco (COST) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Costco Stock May Struggle Even as Its Business Thrives
Published: November 24, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Now that Walmart Corp NYSE: WMT has reported a blowout quarter, investors' eyes are turning to Costco Wholesale Club Inc. NASDAQ: COST to see if it can break out of its year-long funk. Costco's earnings aren't scheduled until Dec.11, but the company does offer monthly sales reports that could hint at the stock's next move.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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NEXE Innovations delivers over 300K compostable coffee pods to Bridgehead Coffee for Costco rollout
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
NEXE Innovations Inc (TSX-V:NEXE, OTC:NEXNF) reported the successful delivery of more than 300,000 BPI-certified compostable coffee pods to its partner, Bridgehead Coffee, as part of the previously announced purchase order of 1.2 million pods supporting Bridgehead's planned rollout in Costco stores across Ontario. The compostable and innovative materials company said it is the first partial delivery of the NEXE BPI-certified compostable coffee pods under the previously announced purchase order for Bridgehead's planned Costco launch.
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About Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
- IPO Date 1986-07-09
- Website https://www.costco.com
- Industry Discount Stores
- CEO Ron Vachris
- Employees 333000