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- symbol COST
- Rev/Share 605.4086
- Book/Share 61.0981
- PB 15.9563
- Debt/Equity 0.3016
- CurrentRatio 1.0152
- ROIC 0.2002
- MktCap 432345727300.0
- FreeCF/Share 16.4813
- PFCF 59.0878
- PE 55.1848
- Debt/Assets 0.1084
- DivYield 0.0049
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Costco Stock Rises on Impressive March Net Sales
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) stock is up 2.2% at $986.50 at last check, after the grocery giant reported March net sales results of $25.51 billion, up 8.6% from $23.48 billion last year.
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The 4 Biggest Risks to Costco's (COST) Dividend Yield
Published: April 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative
Costco (NASDAQ:COST) remains a retail titan, celebrated for its membership-driven model and consistent growth.
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Is it Too Late to Invest in Costco After a 29% Gain in the Past Year?
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco's stellar run may not be over, but investors must weigh its premium price against long-term growth potential.
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Jim Cramer Recommends Playing Defense Amid Trump Tariff Rout—This Is The Game Plan
Published: April 07, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
It isn't all too often that Jim Cramer looks quite choked up on television. While he didn't start yelling on air as he did in the months leading up to the great stock market crash of 2008 (which was great timing by Jim), Cramer said he felt “like a sucker” as he sat down with CNN to discuss the extreme stock market selling that followed President Trump's Liberation Day.
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Value Shoppers Still Show Up, But Costco's Growth Hits Speed Bump
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative
Costco Wholesale Corp COST has been in focus with tariffs expected to have the worst impact on apparel and home furnishings.
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3 Blue-Chip Retail Stocks to Count on Amid Trade War Uncertainty
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
To navigate the volatility the year may bring, blue-chip retail stocks like WMT, COST and HD offer a blend of stability and growth.
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Is Costco a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
Published: April 03, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST 1.25%) has delivered fantastic growth in recent years thanks to its ability to offer customers bargain prices on everything from food to gas. The warehouse giant has seen annual revenue soar more than 50% over the past five years to $254 billion, and the stock price has followed, advancing more than 200%.
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How tariffs may impact discretionary consumer spending
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Neutral
TD Cowen senior research analyst Oliver Chen joins Catalysts host Madison Mills and Tematica Research chief investment officer Chris Versace to discuss the strength of retailers with bargaining power, such as Walmart (WMT), Costco (COST), and BJ's (BJ). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here: https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/catalysts/ #youtube #retail #consumer About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life.
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The Big 3: META, COST, VIX
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral
Market volatility has gripped trading action heading into today's expected announcement on reciprocal tariffs. @Theotrade's Don Kaufman still believes there's more upside for the VIX despite the rally it already had.
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Robinhood unveils new subscription strategy inspired by Amazon, Costco
Published: March 27, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
CNBC's Kate Rooney reports on Robinhood's new subscription strategy as it aims to generate a stable revenue stream. The company also announced new AI-powered tools.
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Investors Heavily Search Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: March 26, 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 Stock Sell-Off: Time to Buy the Dip?
Published: March 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative
After surging to a 52-week high of about $1,078 earlier this year, shares of membership-based retailer Costco Wholesale (COST 0.39%) took a huge hit. On the surface, the stock declined because the company reported worse-than-expected fiscal Q2 earnings per share and because of the higher costs Costco could face from tariffs.
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3 No-Brainer Stock Buys for the Second Quarter
Published: March 24, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Despite all of the recent market volatility, three stocks are flashing buy signals from Wall Street analysts, suggesting upside potential in the second quarter. Against a mixed market backdrop, with some sectors showing weakness and others resilience, these companies have attracted attention due to a combination of recent price dips and positive analyst sentiment.
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Costco And Dollarama: Opposites In Many Ways But Twins On Outperformance
Published: March 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Costco is a stellar retailer with exceptional fundamental performance and reputation, but its high P/E ratio poses a challenge for new investors. Dollarama, a Canadian value retailer, offers a compelling investment alternative with a lower P/E ratio and strong international growth, especially in Latin America. Both companies have proven international expansion strategies, but Dollarama's asset-light model and higher returns on capital make it an attractive option.
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Broadcom (AVGO), Axon (AXON), and Costco (COST) Are Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy For the Nasdaq 100 Correction
Published: March 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
If investors have learned anything over the past five years, it's that the stock market can be a wild roller coaster ride.
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If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It
Published: March 20, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
It's tempting to purchase a high-flying technology company. After all, they get a lot of attention from investors and the press.
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A Closer Look at Earnings Expectations for Q1 & Full-Year 2025
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The March-quarter earnings season will really get underway once the big banks start reporting results, though we've already seen quarterly results from a few companies, including Adobe and Oracle.
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Costco's Selloff Is Finally Here - Is It A Buy Now?
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
COST's much needed correction is finally here, albeit not enough, given the stock's still expensive valuations and pulled forward upside potential. While the stock has bounced at the 200 DMAs, it remains to be seen how the retailer may perform in the near-term, given the higher recessionary risks. This is especially since 27.6% of its FY2024 revenues are based in Canada/ International, worsened by the potential tariff impacts on its supply chain.
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2 Stocks Billionaire Investors Are Piling Into
Published: March 14, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Hedge funds are the VIP lounges of investing. They are locked tight to keep the little guy out, while swinging their doors wide open for the elite.
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Market Momentum Shifts, But These 3 Stocks Are Built to Last
Published: March 14, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
Market momentum clearly shifted in late February as the S&P 500 NYSEARCA: SPY began to sell off. The shift is caused by increased uncertainty related to Trump's tariffs and policy changes and a growing risk of a recession.
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Jim Cramer is “Scrapping” the Magnificent 7 — Here's a Stock That Looks Better Right Now
Published: March 12, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
You just knew it was just a matter of time before the Magnificent Seven, a term coined by Mad Money host Jim Cramer, was “scrapped.
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Costco's February Comparable Sales Show Impressive Growth
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco's distinctive membership business model and pricing power set it apart from traditional players. Comparable sales for February increase 6.5%.
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Costco Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, E-Commerce Comp Sales Rise 21%
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
COST's second-quarter results report a 9% year-over-year revenue rise, with e-commerce comparable sales up 20.9%. Strong comparable sales gains across key markets.
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Shares of Costco Fall After Mixed Earnings and Warnings About Tariffs
Published: March 07, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative
Shares of Costco (COST -6.50%) traded 6.4% lower, as of 10:14 a.m. ET, after the large membership retailer reported mixed earnings results.
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Costco Wholesale Posts Q4 Earnings Miss; Performing Well Above Peers, Analysts Say
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral
Costco Wholesale Corp COST shares are down on Friday, after the company reported mixed fiscal second-quarter results.
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Costco Stock Brushes Off Bull Notes After Profit Miss
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) stock is down 4.9% to trade at $206.63 at last glance, after the retailer reported worse-than-expected profits for the second quarter due to rising merchandising costs.
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Costco earnings fall short as consumers remain cautious with tariffs looming
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, ETR:CTO) shares edged lower pre-market after the warehouse retailer's fiscal second quarter earnings fell short of expectations. The company's net income was $1.79 billion or $4.02 per share, short of expectations of $4.11 per share.
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Costco: Strong Business, But Its Earnings Multiple Can't Expand Forever
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Costco's Q2-2025 earnings report showed solid revenue growth but a slight EPS miss, leading to a 1.2% stock dip in after-hours trading. Despite robust fundamentals, Costco's high valuation requires a 12.318% FCF/share CAGR for 20 years to justify its current price. The stock's P/E ratio is already high, limiting future multiple expansion and potentially hurting returns if it contracts.
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Trade Deficit Widened in January
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Pre-market indexes are in a giving mood an hour ahead of today's opening bell. By that I mean they're giving back most of the gains made on Wednesday, which was the first up-day in the past three sessions.
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ECB Cuts, Jobless Claims Mixed, Trade Deficit Hits Record
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
While the ECB cut rates 25 bps despite a potential trade war, jobless claims stayed within range but the trade deficit fell through the floor.
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About Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
- IPO Date 1986-07-09
- Website https://www.costco.com
- Industry Discount Stores
- CEO Mr. Ron M. Vachris
- Employees 333000