Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
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- 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
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Published: March 14, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
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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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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
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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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About Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
- IPO Date 1986-07-09
- Website https://www.costco.com
- Industry Discount Stores
- CEO Ron M. Vachris
- Employees 333000