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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 |
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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 Moves Into EV Business
Published: March 06, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is in trouble in the United States. There had been an expectation that half the new cars sold in 2030 would be EVs.
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Is Costco (COST) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Published: March 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
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3 Major Grocery Retailers On Earnings Deck After Target's Warning On Trump Tariffs
Published: March 05, 2025 by: Investors Business Daily
Sentiment: Negative
Major grocery retailers are on tap after Target said higher produce prices from Trump tariffs could come in days. Costco earnings are due late Thursday.
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Costco Stock Is Doing Great! But Is It a Buy Now?
Published: March 04, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST -0.95%) is hitting it out of the park right now despite the difficult retail backdrop. The company's sales and earnings numbers are nothing short of impressive, thanks at least partly to an advantaged business model.
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It's unlikely retailers will pass tariffs off to consumers, says JPMorgan's Chris Horvers
Published: March 03, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Chris Horvers, JPMorgan head of broadlines/hardlines retail, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the retail trade and the weakening consumer.
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Is Costco Stock a Smart Buy Before Q2 Earnings Report?
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
With strong growth and a resilient business model, buying or holding Costco stock ahead of its Q2 earnings could be a wise move.
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Costco Stock Has a Lot to Prove This Week
Published: March 03, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
It may not always be a bull market, but for Costco Wholesale (COST 0.74%) investors it's always a bulk market. The country's leading warehouse club operator has been a consistent wealth creator, a 400-bagger since going public 32 years ago.
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VDC Consumer Staples ETF: Good Diversifier, Buy On Weakness
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
VDC Consumer Staples ETF: Good Diversifier, Buy On Weakness
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Costco: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Published: February 28, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
In the past decade, shares of Costco (COST -0.99%) have generated a monster total return of 731%. This means that an investor who put $10,000 into the stock in late February 2015 would be sitting on a balance of over $83,000 today.
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Here's Why Costco (COST) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.
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These Consumer Staples Shine Amid Market Turmoil
Published: February 27, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative
The stock market has hit a rough patch lately, with the benchmark S&P 500 ETF NYSE: SPY sliding nearly 3% in a single week. Most sectors have followed the downward trend, rattled by rising economic uncertainty and fear.
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Costco announces 9 new stores opening in 2025, starting with 6 in March
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive
Retail giant Costco is preparing to open six new locations in the United States in the coming weeks, and three additional ones worldwide very soon, the company says.
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Costco (COST) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
In the latest trading session, Costco (COST) closed at $1,055.66, marking a +1.94% move from the previous day.
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Costco, Walmart are appealing to wealthy shoppers
Published: February 24, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive
Walmart and Costco have touted that they are appealing to a more affluent shopper. Walmart has steadily been growing its appeal to higher earners for years.
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Costco Just Paid Investors: Here's How Much They Got
Published: February 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST) is rewarding its shareholders once again, this time with a quarterly dividend of $1.16, payable on Friday, Feb.
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Costco (COST) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
Published: February 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST) reachead $1,062.54 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.62% change compared to its last close.
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2 Surprising Stocks That Could Be Hurt By Trump's European Tariffs
Published: February 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Costco (COST) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
Published: February 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: February 17, 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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2 Soaring Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years
Published: February 17, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Investing in a soaring stock isn't only about winning in the near term. If the player has a track record of earnings growth and bright future prospects, you actually may miss out if you sell today to lock in a quick gain.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog JPMorgan Chase, Costco, SAP and Gencor Industries
Published: February 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
JPMorgan Chase, Costco, SAP and Gencor Industries are included in this Analyst Blog.
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What Makes Costco (COST) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Does Costco (COST) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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3 Evergreen Retail Stocks to Buy Like There's No Tomorrow
Published: February 12, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
Most retailers aren't considered evergreen businesses because they're highly exposed to macro and competitive headwinds. They've also struggled to keep pace with major technological shifts in the e-commerce, mobile, and social media markets.
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Costco's DEI clash has companies taking notes. Some, like Disney, are making changes.
Published: February 12, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative
A highly visible campaign against DEI is underway against companies like Costco. Political pressure is putting execs into a delicate balancing act over how to run their businesses.
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BURL or COST: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: February 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors interested in stocks from the Retail - Discount Stores sector have probably already heard of Burlington Stores (BURL) and Costco (COST). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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Is Costco Stock a Buy, Hold or Sell After January Sales Results?
Published: February 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Can Costco's strong sales and global expansion sustain growth, making its premium valuation worth it? Its solid fundamentals may be too strong to ignore.
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Prediction: This Beloved Consumer Brand -- Up 62,500% Since Its IPO -- Will Be the First Prominent Stock-Split Stock of 2025
Published: February 11, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Since Wall Street's major stock indexes found their respective bottoms in October 2022, they've been virtually unstoppable. From Nov. 1, 2022 through the closing bell on Feb. 7, 2025, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and growth stock-propelled Nasdaq Composite have respectively gained 36%, 56%, and 79%.
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Costco (COST) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
Published: February 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST) concluded the recent trading session at $1,061.92, signifying a +1.73% move from its prior day's close.
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Is Costco Wholesale Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
Published: February 10, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Bulk-buying, bargain-hunting shoppers propelled Costco Wholesale (COST -0.57%) to a record-breaking 2024 for sales and earnings. The discount retailer is benefiting from a resilient economic backdrop while capitalizing on an ongoing e-commerce expansion.
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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