Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
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- symbol COST
- Rev/Share 631.5364
- Book/Share 68.2527
- PB 12.9586
- Debt/Equity 0.0804
- CurrentRatio 1.0384
- ROIC 0.1944
- MktCap 391976292685.0
- FreeCF/Share 20.2778
- PFCF 43.5384
- PE 47.3
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Downgrade | COST | Truist | Buy | Hold | -- | $873 | Sept. 24, 2024 |
News
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 Ron Vachris
- Employees 333000