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
Is Costco Stock a Buy, Hold or Sell After May Sales Results?
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
COST's May sales rose 6.8% with e-commerce up 11.6%, but its premium valuation may give value buyers pause.
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Costco's Special Dividends Are Legendary — But Will It Become Regular High Yield Dividend Stock?
Published: June 12, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Key Points Costco's special dividends are substantial but infrequent.
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Costco Stock, a Long-Time Charlie Munger Favorite, is Worth Buying in Bulk After Earnings
Published: June 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Costco stock was a Charlie Munger favorite. And it's been faring quite well in recent years, to say the least.
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Costco (COST) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Can Costco's 6% May Comparable Sales Fuel a Strong Q4 Start?
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST posts a 6% May comp sales gain, with global strength and e-commerce growth fueling hopes for a solid Q4.
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Will Costco Be the Next Stock to Split in 2025?
Published: June 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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Costco Sales Surge in May: E-Commerce Leads the Way With a 12% Jump
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST posts 6.8% sales growth in May as strong comps and e-commerce gains highlight its appeal to value-focused shoppers.
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Costco (NASDAQ: COST) Price Prediction and Forecast (June 2025)
Published: June 06, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
jetcityimage / iStock Editorial via Getty Images Another wave of inflation from Fed Funds rate cuts could completely sink the pooling option for those households already barely hanging on.
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If You Invested $20,000 In Costco (COST) 5 Years Ago, This Is How Much Cash From Dividends You Would Have Today
Published: June 06, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Costco is one of the top leaders in the membership warehouse club bulk retail industry.
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Is Costco's BNPL Push a Catalyst for Big-Ticket E-Commerce?
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco teams up with Affirm to launch BNPL, targeting big-ticket e-commerce. Early signs show promise as flexible payments boost shopper access.
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Costco Posts 6.8% Sales Growth in May, Slightly Slower Than April
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale (COST) after the bell Wednesday said that its sales in May grew 6.8% year-over-year to $20.97 billion, slightly slower growth than the 7% that it saw in April compared to April 2024.
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Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Costco Stock After Q3 Earnings?
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Costco Wholesale Corporation COST reported its third-quarter fiscal 2025 results last Thursday after the closing bell, sparking fresh debate among investors about the stock's future direction. As a dominant player in the retail sector, Costco has long been known for its stability and strong customer base, even in the face of broader economic headwinds.
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Investors Heavily Search Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: June 03, 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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5 Reasons Costco Stock Will Hit New Highs This Year
Published: June 02, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
The initial market response to Costco's NASDAQ: COST FQ3 earnings release is that comps were tepid. However, tepid is in the eye of the beholder, and the 8.0% adjusted increase is a solid figure regardless of its comparison to consensus estimates.
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Buy the Spike in Costco Stock After Earnings?
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Exceeding expectations for its fiscal third quarter after-market hours on Thursday, Costco Wholesale (COST) stock has spiked +4% in today's trading session.
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Analysts, Bulls Pile on Costco Stock After Earnings Beat
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) stock is up 3.4% to trade at $1,042.50 at last check, after the company reported an earnings and revenue beat for its fiscal third quarter, as well as an 8% sales jump.
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Costco tops quarterly revenue and profit forecasts, shares rise
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, ETR:CTO) posted quarterly earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street estimates, as the membership-only warehouse retailer saw its sales jump 8% year-over-year. For the fiscal third quarter which ended on May 11, revenue was $63.2 billion, ahead of the $63.19 billion expected by analysts.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Gary Millerchip - Chief Financial Officer Ron Vachris - President & Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Christopher Horvers - JPMorgan Michael Lasser - UBS Scot Ciccarelli - Truist Zhihan Ma - Bernstein Greg Melich - Evercore ISI Chuck Grom - Gordon Haskett John Heinbockel - Guggenheim Securities Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer Kelly Bania - BMO Capital Markets Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs Peter Benedict - Baird Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My …
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Markets Stay Green on More Tariff Discourse; Earnings from COST, GAP & More
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Market indexes spent almost all day in the green this Thursday, save for a brief scare mid-day.
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Costco (COST) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Costco (COST) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended May 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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Costco to Rely on Advancing Orders, Production Shifts to Offset Tariffs
Published: May 29, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral
The warehouse-club chain is taking steps to reduce its exposure to tariffs by pulling orders forward and moving sourcing of private-label products to the regions where they are sold.
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Costco's Earnings Narrowly Top Estimates
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale (COST) reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that narrowly topped analysts' projections as same-store sales grew more than expected.
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Costco (COST) Earnings: Stock Split Buzz Builds as Shares Test Record Highs
Published: May 29, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Shares up ~10% YTD, near all-time highs Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?
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Is It Worth Investing in Costco (COST) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
Published: May 27, 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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Should Costco Stock Be in Your Portfolio Pre-Q3 Earnings?
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COST set for 12.4% EPS growth in Q3, as e-commerce surges and membership fees rise, but premium valuation may test buyer appetite ahead of earnings.
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Costco: Tariffs Imply A Mistimed Membership Fee Hike - My Contrarian View
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Tariffs may not impact all companies equally; Costco's unique business model could mitigate typical margin pressures. Costco's upcoming Q3 2025 earnings will reveal how the membership fee hike affects renewal rates amid consumer cost concerns. Despite macroeconomic uncertainty, Costco raised its dividend by 12%, signaling confidence in its financial strength.
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What Analysts Think of Costco Stock Ahead of Earnings
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale (COST) is set to report its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 after the closing bell on Thursday, with analysts generally bearing bullish ratings on the stock but not expecting substantial share-price gains.
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Trump's New Tariffs, Nvidia, Salesforce, Costco, and More to Watch This Week
Published: May 25, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative
Markets will be digesting Trumps new tariff threats, while Dell, Autozone, Macy's, and more report earnings. Plus, economic data on consumers and home prices.
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Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Nvidia, Dell, Costco and Salesforce
Published: May 23, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through next week on Wall Street, saying quarterly reports from Nvidia, Costco, Dell and Salesforce have the potential to move their respective sectors and the rest of the market. He also warned that stocks' performance can depend on action from President Donald Trump.
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Costco Stock at $1K: Dominance or Danger Zone?
Published: May 23, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corporation NASDAQ: COST recently saw its stock price decisively surpass the notable $1,000 per share threshold, a significant milestone for the retail giant. The most recent transit across the $1000 line seems to be holding steady, underscoring the company's sustained operational strength and significant market presence.
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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