Wells Fargo raised the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,000 from $950 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm says Costco delivered solid March results with a 6.2% core comparable-store sales growth rate against a 150bps Easter headwind, slightly offset by rising gas prices. Wells expects minimal stock reaction, as consumer uncertainty lingers.
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