Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
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- symbol COST
- Rev/Share 631.5667
- Book/Share 68.256
- PB 14.1271
- Debt/Equity 0.2674
- CurrentRatio 1.0384
- ROIC 0.1944
- MktCap 428005518251.0
- FreeCF/Share 20.2788
- PFCF 47.5403
- PE 51.5651
- Debt/Assets 0.0979
- DivYield 0.0052
- ROE 0.2961
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 3
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | COST | Deutsche Bank | -- | Buy | -- | -- | Jan. 8, 2026 |
| Upgrade | COST | Mizuho | Neutral | Outperform | -- | $1000 | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| Upgrade | COST | Northcoast | Neutral | Buy | -- | -- | Dec. 24, 2025 |
| Downgrade | COST | Roth Capital | Neutral | Sell | -- | $769 | Dec. 15, 2025 |
| 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 |
News
Costco's Warehouse Expansion Strategy Fuels Long-Term Growth
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST's warehouse expansion, faster new-store ramp-ups and creative site reuse signal long-term growth momentum.
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Costco Stock Rallies on December Sales: Buy, Hold or Take Profits?
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corporation COST stock has extended its recent rally after the retailer reported strong December sales. As a dominant player in the warehouse club space, Costco continues to benefit from a resilient membership-driven model, steady traffic trends and improving digital demand.
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Costco Finally Breaks Out: Is There Still Time to Buy?
Published: January 14, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
A sleeping giant might finally be awaking after spending nearly a full year repeatedly hitting the snooze button. Shares of Costco Wholesale Corp. NASDAQ: COST began 2026 with a quick 10% gain on the back of stellar December sales data and technical signals pointing toward a bullish breakout.
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MoneyShow's Best Investment Ideas For 2026: Part 3
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
MoneyShow presents top investment ideas for 2026 from their contributors. This year's edition presents a mix of metals plays, financial stocks, deep value names, high-octane growth and tech stocks, and beaten-down REITs that offer solid income and turnaround potential. Part 3 of this series includes Ceragon Networks, Celldex Therapeutics, Constellation Energy, Coppernico Metals, Costco, and Dynex Capital, among others.
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Quicklly Achieves a Major Nationwide Milestone with Landmark Costco and Aldi launch
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral
A nationwide retail moment that redefines how Indian food shows up in American kitchens CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Quicklly, the leading Indian online marketplace in the United States, today announced its launch of Just by Quicklly ready-to-heat Indian Meals at leading global retailers, Costco and ALDI. This milestone marks a major step in making authentic, restaurant-quality Indian cuisine more accessible to mainstream American shoppers.
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How Retailer Costco Can Drop
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
Costco Wholesale (COST) is encountering challenges, reminding investors that even the strongest retailers are not immune to market pullbacks. With the stock trading near historically elevated valuation levels after years of outperformance, expectations remain high—and that leaves little room for disappointment.
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Costco's International Markets Drive the Next Phase of Growth
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST's international segments now outpace U.S. growth, powering a global push in sales and warehouse expansion.
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Why Costco (COST) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Costco Still Has Plenty 'Up Its Sleeve.' Its Stock Is Rising After a Downbeat 2025.
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Shares of Costco Wholesale have been getting cheaper for nearly a year, dropping from early 2025 highs. They got a little less cheap today.
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Costco Holiday Blowout Signals Strong Stock Recovery Ahead: Analyst
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) stock rose Thursday following strong monthly sales data.
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Costco's December Sales Stay Strong: What Is Driving COST's Momentum?
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST posts 7% December comp sales growth, fueled by digital gains and value-driven consumer loyalty.
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Here's Why Costco (COST) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Costco: The Retail Media Transformation Everyone Is Missing
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST) is a Strong Buy after a 20% pullback, with a new target of $1,121 and fundamentals stronger than ever. The September 2024 membership fee hike added hundreds of millions in recurring revenue. Millerchip's retail media push is unlocking high-margin ad revenue, with early pilots showing 14:1 ROAS and potential for $2–2.5B in ad revenue by 2027.
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Investors Heavily Search Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Costco's Digital Ecosystem Emerges as a Powerful Growth Engine
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST's digital push is paying off, with e-commerce, AI, and same-day delivery driving stronger member engagement and sales.
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Beyond the Santa Claus Rally—5 Quality Stocks to Buy in 2026
Published: January 02, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Investors who were hoping for a Santa Claus rally have been disappointed. After a promising move higher on Dec. 26, markets were down heading into 2026.
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Are These 3 Leading Defensive Stocks Too Crowded Heading Into 2026?
Published: January 01, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
When markets get choppy, investors tend to crowd into the same safe places. That can mean defensive consumer staples stocks.
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These Are The 3 Stock Split Candidates Heading Into 2026
Published: December 31, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Stock splits don't change a company's intrinsic value, but they generate a lot of attention among investors.
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Prediction: Costco Has What it Takes to Surge and Split in 2026
Published: December 30, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
What a forgettable year it's been for shareholders of Costco (NASDAQ:COST), which is actually attempting to stage a comeback after falling into a brutal bear market.
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Costco's Traffic Growth Signals Strong Member Engagement Trends
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST posts strong traffic gains and digital engagement, underscoring its value-driven model and loyal member base.
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Costco's 2025: 3 Things Investors Should Know Heading Into the New Year
Published: December 29, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Memberships remain Costco's core profit engine. Steady sales growth matters more than flashy growth.
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Target vs. Costco: Which Discount Retail Stock Offers More Upside Now?
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST's resilient membership model and digital momentum stack up against TGT's AI push and margin reset in the battle for retail upside.
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These 3 Household Names Are Flashing Rare Oversold Signals
Published: December 26, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
After another bumper year for equities and mega-cap tech stocks in general, it can be easy to miss what's been happening in the shadows. While benchmark indices like the S&P 500 are on the verge of logging yet another record close, some of the most interesting opportunities right now are not the stocks making headlines, but rather the ones that have been left behind.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Why Wealthfront Could Be The Costco Of Fintech
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Wealthfront offers a compelling fintech platform with robust features like automated tax-loss harvesting and high-yield cash accounts, earning top industry ratings. WLTH's business model aligns with customer success, focusing on low-cost ETFs and minimal marketing spend, reminiscent of Costco's value-driven approach. Valuation appears conservative: $117M FCF, $210M net cash, and management projects 16% YoY revenue growth, and 24% YoY adjusted EBITDA growth in Q3.
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Holiday Sales Boom: 4 Retail Stocks Ready for 2026 Gains
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Holiday sales are set to top $1T for the first time. Here are four retail stocks poised to benefit in 2026.
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What's Going on With Costco Stock?
Published: December 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative
Costco (COST 0.23%) stock is experiencing a rare underperformance in 2025.
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Where Will Costco Stock Be in 1 Year?
Published: December 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative
Despite the stock price being under pressure, Costco's P/E ratio still looks elevated. The market will once again appreciate just how great of a business this is.
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Costco Renewal Rates Stay Near Historical Highs Despite Digital Shift
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST's membership renewal rates remain strong despite digital sign-ups rising and slightly pressuring retention.
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Don't Overlook Costco (COST) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Explore Costco's (COST) international revenue trends and how these numbers impact Wall Street's forecasts and what's ahead for the stock.
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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