Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
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- symbol COST
- Rev/Share 631.5667
- Book/Share 68.256
- PB 14.2292
- Debt/Equity 0.2674
- CurrentRatio 1.0384
- ROIC 0.1944
- MktCap 431099288046.0
- FreeCF/Share 20.2788
- PFCF 47.884
- PE 51.9379
- Debt/Assets 0.0979
- DivYield 0.0054
- ROE 0.2961
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | COST | Deutsche Bank | -- | Buy | -- | -- | Jan. 8, 2026 |
| Upgrade | COST | Mizuho | Neutral | Outperform | -- | $1000 | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| Upgrade | COST | Northcoast | Neutral | Buy | -- | -- | Dec. 24, 2025 |
| 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 |
News
Is Costco Stock a Long-Term Buy?
Published: May 01, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST 0.33%) has been an outstanding holding for investors. In the past 40 years, shares have climbed 14,540%, crushing the S&P 500 index.
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Prediction: Costco Will Become a Leading Dividend Stock
Published: April 30, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (NASDAQ:COST) is poised to become a leading dividend stock, driven by its consistent dividend history, robust growth, and a business model that ensures sustainable payouts.
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3 Industry Behemoths Are Rewarding Investors With Dividend Bumps
Published: April 28, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
In a market where investors are increasingly seeking stability and reliable returns, several industry giants have stepped up with significant dividend increases. Johnson & Johnson NYSE: JNJ, Costco Wholesale NASDAQ: COST, and NASDAQ NASDAQ: NDAQ have each announced meaningful hikes to their quarterly payouts, reinforcing their commitment to shareholder value even amid broader market volatility.
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4 Retail Discount Stocks to Watch as Industry Juggles Tariff Woes
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Better pricing, effective inventory management and operational initiatives are likely to drive Retail-Discount Stores companies. COST, TGT, DG and BURL look well-placed.
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CNBC's 2025 Stock Draft: Reality star Austen Kroll picks Costco in first-round
Published: April 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Reality star Austen Kroll, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss his stock pick.
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Costco Just Hiked Its Dividend By Double-Digit Rates. Time to Buy?
Published: April 24, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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Lumicera Partners with Costco Pharmacy to Deliver Cost-Plus Specialty Pharmacy, Extending Commitment to Drive Value through Better Pricing and Unmatched Patient Support
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
MADISON, Wis. & ISSAQUAH, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumicera Health Services, a specialty pharmacy solutions company, today announced a partnership with Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco) (Nasdaq: COST) to expand cost-plus specialty pharmacy in the marketplace and offer a broad spectrum of specialty medications with unmatched patient support, pricing transparency, and clinical expertise. Through this collaboration, commercial employer benefit plan sponsors and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).
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Costco Stock Analysis: Buy, Hold, or Sell?
Published: April 18, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
Costco (COST 2.65%) could do relatively well, given its strong relationship with its customers.
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3 Reasons to Buy Costco Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Published: April 17, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Everybody loves Costco Wholesale (COST 2.15%). Customers love the prices.
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Does Costco's 12% Dividend Hike Make It a Buy Right Now?
Published: April 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corporation COST just gave shareholders a reason to smile, announcing a 12.1% increase in its quarterly dividend. The move reinforces its appeal among investors looking for both steady income and consistent growth.
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3 Discount Retailers to Watch: DLTR, COST, WMT
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While stocks have righted themselves in the last week, there is still plenty of uncertainty to go around.
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JPMorgan Calls Costco a 'Clear Market Leader' as March Sales Top Expectations
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST) on Wednesday reported March sales that topped expectations, and JPMorgan analysts reacted by calling the company a “clear market leader."
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Costco Delivers Impressive March Comparable Sales Performance
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco's comparable sales for March increase 6.4%. Its distinctive membership business model and pricing power set it apart from traditional players.
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Costco Stock Rises on Impressive March Net Sales
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) stock is up 2.2% at $986.50 at last check, after the grocery giant reported March net sales results of $25.51 billion, up 8.6% from $23.48 billion last year.
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The 4 Biggest Risks to Costco's (COST) Dividend Yield
Published: April 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative
Costco (NASDAQ:COST) remains a retail titan, celebrated for its membership-driven model and consistent growth.
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Is it Too Late to Invest in Costco After a 29% Gain in the Past Year?
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Costco's stellar run may not be over, but investors must weigh its premium price against long-term growth potential.
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Jim Cramer Recommends Playing Defense Amid Trump Tariff Rout—This Is The Game Plan
Published: April 07, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
It isn't all too often that Jim Cramer looks quite choked up on television. While he didn't start yelling on air as he did in the months leading up to the great stock market crash of 2008 (which was great timing by Jim), Cramer said he felt “like a sucker” as he sat down with CNN to discuss the extreme stock market selling that followed President Trump's Liberation Day.
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Value Shoppers Still Show Up, But Costco's Growth Hits Speed Bump
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative
Costco Wholesale Corp COST has been in focus with tariffs expected to have the worst impact on apparel and home furnishings.
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3 Blue-Chip Retail Stocks to Count on Amid Trade War Uncertainty
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
To navigate the volatility the year may bring, blue-chip retail stocks like WMT, COST and HD offer a blend of stability and growth.
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Is Costco a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
Published: April 03, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Costco (COST 1.25%) has delivered fantastic growth in recent years thanks to its ability to offer customers bargain prices on everything from food to gas. The warehouse giant has seen annual revenue soar more than 50% over the past five years to $254 billion, and the stock price has followed, advancing more than 200%.
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How tariffs may impact discretionary consumer spending
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Neutral
TD Cowen senior research analyst Oliver Chen joins Catalysts host Madison Mills and Tematica Research chief investment officer Chris Versace to discuss the strength of retailers with bargaining power, such as Walmart (WMT), Costco (COST), and BJ's (BJ). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here: https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/catalysts/ #youtube #retail #consumer About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life.
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The Big 3: META, COST, VIX
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral
Market volatility has gripped trading action heading into today's expected announcement on reciprocal tariffs. @Theotrade's Don Kaufman still believes there's more upside for the VIX despite the rally it already had.
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Robinhood unveils new subscription strategy inspired by Amazon, Costco
Published: March 27, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
CNBC's Kate Rooney reports on Robinhood's new subscription strategy as it aims to generate a stable revenue stream. The company also announced new AI-powered tools.
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Investors Heavily Search Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Costco (COST) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Costco Stock Sell-Off: Time to Buy the Dip?
Published: March 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative
After surging to a 52-week high of about $1,078 earlier this year, shares of membership-based retailer Costco Wholesale (COST 0.39%) took a huge hit. On the surface, the stock declined because the company reported worse-than-expected fiscal Q2 earnings per share and because of the higher costs Costco could face from tariffs.
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3 No-Brainer Stock Buys for the Second Quarter
Published: March 24, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Despite all of the recent market volatility, three stocks are flashing buy signals from Wall Street analysts, suggesting upside potential in the second quarter. Against a mixed market backdrop, with some sectors showing weakness and others resilience, these companies have attracted attention due to a combination of recent price dips and positive analyst sentiment.
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Costco And Dollarama: Opposites In Many Ways But Twins On Outperformance
Published: March 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Costco is a stellar retailer with exceptional fundamental performance and reputation, but its high P/E ratio poses a challenge for new investors. Dollarama, a Canadian value retailer, offers a compelling investment alternative with a lower P/E ratio and strong international growth, especially in Latin America. Both companies have proven international expansion strategies, but Dollarama's asset-light model and higher returns on capital make it an attractive option.
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Broadcom (AVGO), Axon (AXON), and Costco (COST) Are Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy For the Nasdaq 100 Correction
Published: March 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
If investors have learned anything over the past five years, it's that the stock market can be a wild roller coaster ride.
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If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It
Published: March 20, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
It's tempting to purchase a high-flying technology company. After all, they get a lot of attention from investors and the press.
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A Closer Look at Earnings Expectations for Q1 & Full-Year 2025
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The March-quarter earnings season will really get underway once the big banks start reporting results, though we've already seen quarterly results from a few companies, including Adobe and Oracle.
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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