Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol COST
  • Rev/Share 619.8889
  • Book/Share 65.6836
  • PB 14.0093
  • Debt/Equity 0.2802
  • CurrentRatio 1.0343
  • ROIC 0.1944

 

  • MktCap 407806735187.0
  • FreeCF/Share 17.6506
  • PFCF 52.0361
  • PE 50.4465
  • Debt/Assets 0.106
  • DivYield 0.0053
  • ROE 0.3047

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
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
Downgrade COST Truist Buy Hold -- $873 Sept. 24, 2024
Downgrade COST Redburn Atlantic Buy Neutral $860 $890 Sept. 10, 2024

News

2 Stocks Billionaire Investors Are Piling Into
AVGO, COST
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
AZO, COST, ORCL
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
COST
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
COST
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%
COST
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
COST
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
COST
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
COST
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
COST
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
COST
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
AVGO, BURL, CBRL, COST, M
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
AVGO, BURL, CBRL, COST, M
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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Costco Moves Into EV Business
COST
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"
COST
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
BJ, COST, KR
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?
COST
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
BJ, COST, TGT, WMT
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?
COST
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
COST
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
COST, KO, PG, PM, SPY, TGT, VDC, WMT
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?
COST
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
COST
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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These Consumer Staples Shine Amid Market Turmoil
COST, PM
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
COST
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
COST
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
COST, WMT
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
COST
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
COST
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
AMZN, COST
Published: February 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

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Costco (COST) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
COST
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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About Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

  • IPO Date 1986-07-09
  • Website https://www.costco.com
  • Industry Discount Stores
  • CEO Ron M. Vachris
  • Employees 333000

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. It offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. The company offers sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco and deli products; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. It also operates pharmacies, opticals, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers, as well as 636 gas stations; and offers business delivery, travel, same-day grocery, and various other services online in various countries. As of August 29, 2021, the company operated 815 membership warehouses, including 564 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 105 in Canada, 39 in Mexico, 30 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom, 16 in South Korea, 14 in Taiwan, 12 in Australia, 3 in Spain, 1 in Iceland, 1 in France, and 1 in China. It also operates e-commerce websites in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.