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- symbol COST
- Rev/Share 605.4086
- Book/Share 61.0981
- PB 15.7898
- Debt/Equity 0.3016
- CurrentRatio 1.0152
- ROIC 0.2002
- MktCap 427835566210.0
- FreeCF/Share 16.4813
- PFCF 58.4714
- PE 54.6092
- Debt/Assets 0.1084
- DivYield 0.0051
- ROE 0.3113
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Downgrade | COST | Redburn Atlantic | Buy | Neutral | $860 | $890 | Sept. 10, 2024 |
| Reiterated | COST | Morgan Stanley | -- | Overweight | $855 | $950 | Sept. 9, 2024 |
News
Buy, Hold or Sell Costco Stock? August Sales Signal Next Move
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST posts 6.3% August comp sales growth, fueling steady momentum but leaving investors weighing valuation against future upside.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is a Trending Stock
Published: September 09, 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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Costco Q4 Sales Hit $84.4B: What's Fueling the 8% Revenue Growth?
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST's Q4 net sales jump 8% to $84.4B, fueled by strong comparable gains across regions and accelerating e-commerce momentum.
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Costco's Sales Surge 6.3% in August: What's Behind the Winning Streak?
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco's August net sales climb 8.7% to $21.56B as comps increase 6.3% and e-commerce sales surge 18.4%.
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Costco (NASDAQ: COST) Price Prediction and Forecast (September 2025)
Published: September 05, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation ( NASDAQ: COST ) gained 1.30% over the past month after losing 3.87% the month prior.
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Does Traffic Growth Signal a Strong Holiday Setup for Costco?
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Costco's rising traffic, digital growth and holiday-ready initiatives signal strong momentum despite a tough consumer backdrop.
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New Costco hours take effect: What it means for members
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive
The retail giant's new "Executive Member Shopping Hours" policy gives top-tier premium subscribers private shopping time before stores open to other members.
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Cramer Loves These Dividend Stocks
Published: September 01, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Key Points Jim Cramer's Mad Money offers insights valuable to income investors, despite his broader focus on growth.
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The Big 3: SPOT, COST, DDOG
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral
@ProsperTradingAcademy's Mike Shorr talks about stocks with high premiums and ways to utilize options around them on today's Big 3. He offers insight on price action seen in Spotify (SPOT), Costco (COST) and Datadog (DDOG).
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Costco: Kirkland May Become A Game Changer For Valuation
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Costco remains a fantastic business with a unique system and long-term global growth potential, but the current stock price is too high to justify buying. Kirkland Signature is a major driver of Costco's leverage, exclusivity, and value proposition, but its impact is difficult to quantify directly in valuation models. I continue to rate Costco a sell due to its elevated P/E multiple, recommending Dollarama as a higher-growth, more reasonably valued retail alternative.
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Costco Faces Downgrades, Death Cross, Insider Selling
Published: August 28, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
Sometimes, it's just not your year, despite still being at the top of your game. Costco Wholesale Corp. NASDAQ: COST reached a new all-time high of $1076 back in February, and appeared to be headed for another banner year following a fiscal Q2 2025 earnings beat.
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Wall Street Analysts Think Costco (COST) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
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Calls of the Day: Micron, DoorDash, Amer Sports, Amgen, Merck and Costco
Published: August 27, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
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Here's How Costco's Digital Shift Is Emerging as Key Growth Driver
Published: August 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST's Q3 results highlight surging digital sales and new online tools, positioning e-commerce as a powerful growth driver.
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Is Trending Stock Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) a Buy Now?
Published: August 25, 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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Has Costco Wholesale's Stock Peaked?
Published: August 22, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Since 2020, shares of Costco Wholesale (COST -2.55%) have risen by 230%. It has been one of the best retail stocks to own in recent years.
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Sen. John Kennedy: 'Unless you got your law degree from Costco,' you saw this coming
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Neutral
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., on the latest developments in Russia-Ukraine peace talks and news that the New York Court of Appeals threw out the massive civil fraud penalty levied against President Donald Trump.
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Costco vs. Walmart: Which Retail Stock Should You Buy Now?
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Looking to invest in retail? Discover how Costco and Walmart compare on growth, strategy and investor appeal today.
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I Just Dropped $20K In These 3 Stocks
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
2025 has been a rollercoaster: tariff volatility, US administration changes, and recovery pushed major indices to new all-time highs, led by the tech, communication, and consumer discretionary sectors. Strong corporate earnings continue driving momentum — 80% of S&P 500 companies beat expectations — while energy lags amid weak oil prices. In H1 I've sat on lot of cash, preserving purchasing power as EUR appreciated versus USD; now, with clarity on trade deals, I'm deploying capital selectively.
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Can Costco's Affirm Tie-Up Accelerate Digital Sales in Q4?
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST's partnership with Affirm adds BNPL financing to boost digital sales, big-ticket purchases and member loyalty.
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2 Top Dividend Stocks Duke It Out. Which Is Better?
Published: August 17, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
When investors think about dividend stocks, they usually start with high-yielding names. Utilities, telecoms, and big consumer staples often dominate the conversation.
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Is Costco Stock Worth Buying Now or Too Pricey to Touch?
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST's robust growth and loyal membership base keep it strong, but its lofty valuation may call for patience from investors.
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Costco: Kirkland Penetration Growth Continues
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I reiterate my Buy rating on Costco Wholesale Corporation with a fair value of $1,108 per share, driven by robust membership and Kirkland Signature brand growth. Costco's Q3 FY25 results showed 8% revenue growth and strong comparable sales, with Kirkland Signature outpacing overall growth, especially in a weak economy. Membership fee income rose 11.4%, and e-commerce maintained mid-teen growth, supporting my forecast of 7% near-term SSS growth.
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Costco is a clear beneficiary of value-based behavior changes, says Accuvest's Eric Clark
Published: August 12, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Eric Clark, Accuvest Global Advisors CIO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Clark's thoughts on Costco, other names in the consumer sector and much more.
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Costco (COST) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: August 12, 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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Costco's July Sales Jump Signals Strong Finish to Fiscal 2025
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST posts 6.4% July comp sales growth, with e-commerce up 15.1%, signaling strong momentum into fiscal 2025's final stretch.
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My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now
Published: August 10, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Short-term market fluctuations can be stressful, there's no doubt about that. The good news is, long-term investors are in a better position to weather these storms.
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Costco's Extended Hours Bolster Strong Comps, Analyst Recommends Disciplined Buy
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corporation COST shares are trading relatively flat on Thursday.
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From cellphones to gift cards, how Costco boosts sales as shoppers face ‘trade-offs'
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral
After years of big stock gains through the pandemic and the price increases that followed, Costco Wholesale Corp. has faced concerns about stalling momentum.
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About Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
- IPO Date 1986-07-09
- Website https://www.costco.com
- Industry Discount Stores
- CEO Ron M. Vachris
- Employees 333000