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Costco (COST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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COST Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
23Ratings
Moderate Buy
16 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Based on 23 analysts giving stock ratings to
Costco
in the past 3 months
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COST Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$1,088.05
▲(7.20% Upside)
Based on 23 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Costco in the last 3 months. The average price target is $1,088.05 with a high forecast of $1,315.00 and a low forecast of $769.00. The average price target represents a 7.20% change from the last price of $1,014.96.
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Highest Price Target$1,315Average Price Target$1,088Lowest Price Target$769.00
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
Erste Group Analyst forecast on COST
Hans Engel
Erste Group
Erste Group
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Hold
―
Reiterated
04/02/26
Erste Group Remains a Hold on Costco (COST)
Telsey Advisory Analyst forecast on COST
Joe Feldman
Telsey Advisory
Telsey Advisory
$1,125
Buy
10.84%
Upside
Reiterated
03/31/26
Costco (COST) Receives a Buy from Telsey Advisory
Guggenheim Analyst forecast on COST
John Heinbockel
Guggenheim
Guggenheim
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
03/30/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on COST
Christopher Nardone
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
$1,185
Buy
16.75%
Upside
Reiterated
03/11/26
Wall Street Analysts Are Bullish on Top Consumer Goods Picks
Bernstein Analyst forecast on COST
Zhihan Ma
Bernstein
Bernstein
$1,170
Buy
15.28%
Upside
Reiterated
03/11/26
Analysts Are Bullish on These Consumer Goods Stocks: Krispy Kreme (DNUT), Costco (COST)
Oppenheimer Analyst forecast on COST
Rupesh Parikh
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
$1,100
Buy
8.38%
Upside
Reiterated
03/10/26
Oppenheimer Remains a Buy on Costco (COST)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on COST
Christopher Horvers
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
$1,060
Buy
4.44%
Upside
Reiterated
03/09/26
J.P. Morgan Remains a Buy on Costco (COST)
Evercore ISI Analyst forecast on COST
Greg Melich
Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI
$1,100
Buy
8.38%
Upside
Reiterated
03/09/26
Wall Street Analysts Are Bullish on Top Consumer Goods Picks
Truist Financial Analyst forecast on COST
Scot Ciccarelli
Truist Financial
Truist Financial
$926→$977
Hold
-3.74%
Downside
Reiterated
03/06/26
Truist Financial Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Costco (COST)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on COST
Edward Kelly
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
$950
Hold
-6.40%
Downside
Reiterated
03/06/26
Wells Fargo Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Costco (COST)
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on COST
Kelly Bania
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
$1,175→$1,315
Buy
29.56%
Upside
Reiterated
03/06/26
Costco (COST) Receives a Buy from BMO Capital
D.A. Davidson Analyst forecast on COST
Michael Baker
D.A. Davidson
D.A. Davidson
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
03/06/26
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on COST
Simeon Gutman
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
$1,130
Buy
11.33%
Upside
Reiterated
03/06/26
Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Goods Names: Costco (NASDAQ: COST), Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holding (NASDAQ: OLLI) and Campbell Soup (NASDAQ: CPB)
TD Cowen Analyst forecast on COST
Oliver Chen
TD Cowen
TD Cowen
$1,175
Buy
15.77%
Upside
Reiterated
03/06/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST)
William Blair Analyst forecast on COST
Phillip Blee
William Blair
William Blair
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
03/06/26
Wall Street Analysts Are Bullish on Top Consumer Goods Picks
Analyst Type
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Any
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Any
Action
Any
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Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
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Erste Group Analyst forecast on COST
Hans Engel
Erste Group
Erste Group
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Hold
―
Reiterated
04/02/26
Erste Group Remains a Hold on Costco (COST)
Telsey Advisory Analyst forecast on COST
Joe Feldman
Telsey Advisory
Telsey Advisory
$1,125
Buy
10.84%
Upside
Reiterated
03/31/26
Costco (COST) Receives a Buy from Telsey Advisory
Guggenheim Analyst forecast on COST
John Heinbockel
Guggenheim
Guggenheim
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
03/30/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on COST
Christopher Nardone
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
$1,185
Buy
16.75%
Upside
Reiterated
03/11/26
Wall Street Analysts Are Bullish on Top Consumer Goods Picks
Bernstein Analyst forecast on COST
Zhihan Ma
Bernstein
Bernstein
$1,170
Buy
15.28%
Upside
Reiterated
03/11/26
Analysts Are Bullish on These Consumer Goods Stocks: Krispy Kreme (DNUT), Costco (COST)
Oppenheimer Analyst forecast on COST
Rupesh Parikh
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
$1,100
Buy
8.38%
Upside
Reiterated
03/10/26
Oppenheimer Remains a Buy on Costco (COST)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on COST
Christopher Horvers
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
$1,060
Buy
4.44%
Upside
Reiterated
03/09/26
J.P. Morgan Remains a Buy on Costco (COST)
Evercore ISI Analyst forecast on COST
Greg Melich
Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI
$1,100
Buy
8.38%
Upside
Reiterated
03/09/26
Wall Street Analysts Are Bullish on Top Consumer Goods Picks
Truist Financial Analyst forecast on COST
Scot Ciccarelli
Truist Financial
Truist Financial
$926→$977
Hold
-3.74%
Downside
Reiterated
03/06/26
Truist Financial Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Costco (COST)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on COST
Edward Kelly
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
$950
Hold
-6.40%
Downside
Reiterated
03/06/26
Wells Fargo Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Costco (COST)
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on COST
Kelly Bania
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
$1,175→$1,315
Buy
29.56%
Upside
Reiterated
03/06/26
Costco (COST) Receives a Buy from BMO Capital
D.A. Davidson Analyst forecast on COST
Michael Baker
D.A. Davidson
D.A. Davidson
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
03/06/26
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on COST
Simeon Gutman
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
$1,130
Buy
11.33%
Upside
Reiterated
03/06/26
Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Goods Names: Costco (NASDAQ: COST), Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holding (NASDAQ: OLLI) and Campbell Soup (NASDAQ: CPB)
TD Cowen Analyst forecast on COST
Oliver Chen
TD Cowen
TD Cowen
$1,175
Buy
15.77%
Upside
Reiterated
03/06/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST)
William Blair Analyst forecast on COST
Phillip Blee
William Blair
William Blair
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
03/06/26
Wall Street Analysts Are Bullish on Top Consumer Goods Picks
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Best Analysts Covering Costco

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Success Rate
46/58 ratings generated profit
79%
Average Return
+6.80%
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Michael LasserUBS
Success Rate
34/36 ratings generated profit
94%
Average Return
+24.25%
reiterated a buy rating 4 months ago
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Average Return
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COST Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
46
51
59
61
45
Hold
21
21
25
15
12
Sell
1
2
3
3
2
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
68
74
87
79
59
In the current month, COST has received 45 Buy Ratings, 12 Hold Ratings, and 2 Sell Ratings. COST average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 1,088.05.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

COST Financial Forecast

COST Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for COST is $4.96 with a range of $4.66 to $6.48. The previous quarter’s EPS was $4.58. COST beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.98% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year COST has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for COST is $4.96 with a range of $4.66 to $6.48. The previous quarter’s EPS was $4.58. COST beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.98% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year COST has Performed in-line its overall industry.

COST Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for COST is $68.72B with a range of $67.28B to $70.71B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $69.60B. COST beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 52.41% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year COST has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for COST is $68.72B with a range of $67.28B to $70.71B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $69.60B. COST beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 52.41% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year COST has Performed in-line its overall industry.

COST Stock Forecast FAQ

What is COST’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Costco’s 12-month average price target is 1,088.05.
    What is COST’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Costco has 7.20% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
      Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
      Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
        How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
        Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
          Is COST a Buy, Sell or Hold?
          Costco has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 16 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
            What is Costco’s price target?
            The average price target for Costco is 1,088.05. This is based on 23 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
            The highest analyst price target is $1,315.00 ,the lowest forecast is $769.00. The average price target represents 7.20% Increase from the current price of $1,014.96.
              What do analysts say about Costco?
              Costco’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 23 Wall Streets Analysts.
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