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Costco (COST)
NASDAQ:COST
COST Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$788.20 - $1,078.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume603.52K
Average Volume (3M)2.28M
Market Cap
$460.02B
Enterprise Value$442.96B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$13.16B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.04B
Price to Earnings (P/E)60.5
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
May 29, 2025EPS Estimate
4.24Last Dividend Ex-Date
May 02, 2025Dividend Yield0.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.02
Shares Outstanding443,683,350
10 Day Avg. Volume2,023,242
30 Day Avg. Volume2,284,606
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio100.25
Price to Book (P/B)17.50
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio64.59
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,082.14Price Target Upside5.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering25
Costco News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Customer EngagementApril traffic increased 4.2% worldwide and 5.0% in the US, indicating strong customer engagement.
Dividend IncreaseThe company also increased its quarterly cash dividend by 12%, from $1.16 to $1.30, or $5.20 on an annual basis.
E-commerce PerformanceThe core e-commerce segment performed well, increasing by 13.0% in April.
Bears Say
Ancillary Sales ChallengesAncillary sales faced headwinds, with comps declining month over month, particularly in the pharmacy segment.
Foreign Exchange ImpactFX had a -0.6% impact on total company comps, with more significant effects in Canada and Other International regions.
Valuation ConcernsThe stock is trading at a valuation considered rich, with a relatively balanced risk/reward.
Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
17.01% Mutual Funds
13.53% Other Institutional Investors
45.70% Public Companies and Individual Investors
COST FAQ
What was Costco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costco lowest stock price was $788.20 and its highest was $1078.23 in the past 12 months.
What is Costco’s market cap?
Costco’s market cap is $460.02B.
When is Costco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costco’s upcoming earnings report date is May 29, 2025 which is in 6 days.
How were Costco’s earnings last quarter?
Costco released its earnings results on Mar 06, 2025. The company reported $4.02 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.092 by -$0.072.
Is Costco overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Costco’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Costco pay dividends?
Costco pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.299 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.45%. See more information on Costco dividends here
What is Costco’s EPS estimate?
Costco’s EPS estimate is 4.24.
How many shares outstanding does Costco have?
Costco has 443,683,350 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costco reported an EPS of $4.02 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.092. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.069%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costco?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in COST
Costco Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$1,082.14 (5.54% Upside)
$1,082.14 (5.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
COST Sentiment 69%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 283.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $9.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.50%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
32.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Costco
Costco Wholesale Corporation, commonly known as Costco, is a multinational corporation operating a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, Costco is one of the largest retailers globally, offering a wide range of merchandise, including groceries, electronics, clothing, furniture, and more. The company focuses on providing quality goods at competitive prices, primarily through bulk sales, which appeals to both individual and business members. Costco is renowned for its no-frills warehouse model, which emphasizes low operating costs and high inventory turnover.
COST Company Deck
COST Earnings Call
Q2 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected strong performance in sales, e-commerce growth, and membership fee income, alongside strategic expansion plans. However, challenges from foreign exchange, tariff uncertainty, and increased supply chain costs were noted. Despite these challenges, the overall sentiment leans positive due to robust sales performance and strategic growth initiatives.Read More>COST Net sales Breakdown
40.65% Foods and Sundries
25.63% Non-Foods
20.02% Warehouse Ancillary and Other Businesses
13.71% Fresh Foods
COST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,082.14
▲( 5.54% Upside)