Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
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- symbol COST
- Rev/Share 631.5667
- Book/Share 68.256
- PB 12.9584
- Debt/Equity 0.0804
- CurrentRatio 1.0384
- ROIC 0.1944
- MktCap 391989588130.0
- FreeCF/Share 20.2788
- PFCF 43.5399
- PE 47.2993
- Debt/Assets 0.0294
- DivYield 0.0057
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
News
Analyst takes ‘contrarian stance' on Costco's stock and says it's time to sell
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
Slower membership trends, competition from Walmart and caution around starting a family all present risks to the big-box retailer, a Roth analyst said.
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Calls of the Day: Las Vegas Sands, Costco and Trane Technologies
Published: December 15, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
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Will 2026 Be a Winner for Costco? Here's What History Says Will Happen
Published: December 15, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (NASDAQ:COST) has faced a challenging 2025, marking one of its worst relative performances in over two decades.
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Costco's Membership Income Growth Reinforces Recurring Revenues
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST posts 14% rise in membership income as executive upgrades and renewals boost recurring revenue strength.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Costco (COST). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Costco's Business Has Been Booming. But Its Stock Has Lagged the Market in 2025.
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) posted better-than-expected results as its e-commerce business boomed and revenue from membership fees increased.
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Costco Stock Brushes Off Quarterly Win; Analysts Chime In
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) stock is 1.7% lower to trade at $869.90 at last glance, despite the warehouse club retailer reporting an earnings and revenue beat for the fiscal first quarter.
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Why Costco (COST) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Costco posts strong Q1 results as digital sales surge
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) reported an 8% rise in first-quarter revenue on Thursday aftermarket, lifted by robust digital engagement and steady traffic, while membership fees climbed and the retailer continued to aggressively expand its warehouse footprint. Revenue for the quarter ended November 24 rose to $67.3 billion, topping analysts' estimates by about $200 million.
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Pre-Earnings Spotlight: Costco's E-Commerce Engine Revs Up
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors will be closely monitoring this evening's results for signs of sustained momentum.
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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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About Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
- IPO Date 1986-07-09
- Website https://www.costco.com
- Industry Discount Stores
- CEO Ron Vachris
- Employees 333000