William Blair analyst Phillip Blee has maintained their bullish stance on COST stock, giving a Buy rating on December 1.
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Phillip Blee has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight Costco’s strong financial performance and growth prospects. The company reported impressive November 2025 sales figures, achieving $23.6 billion in monthly sales, which marks an 8.1% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was fueled by a 6.9% rise in comparable sales and the addition of 24 new warehouses, representing a 2.7% increase in units.
Furthermore, Costco’s fiscal first-quarter results showed net sales of $65.98 billion, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase, surpassing market expectations. The adjusted comparable sales growth of 6.4% also exceeded the consensus estimate of 5.8%. These positive financial indicators, along with the company’s ability to navigate foreign exchange and gas price fluctuations, support Phillip Blee’s optimistic outlook and Buy rating for Costco’s stock.
According to TipRanks, Blee is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 10.1% and a 46.38% success rate. Blee covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Driven Brands Holdings, Yeti Holdings, and Somnigroup International.
In another report released on December 1, Telsey Advisory also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $1,100.00 price target.