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COST Stock Chart & Stats
$935.03
$10.44(1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$935.03
$10.44(1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$844.06 - $1,096.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.59M
Average Volume (3M)2.37M
Market Cap
$423.15B
Enterprise Value$442.73K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$20.00B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.23B
Price to Earnings (P/E)47.8
Beta0.37
Next Earnings
Sep 24, 2026EPS Estimate
6.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)19.91
Shares Outstanding443,478,800
10 Day Avg. Volume2,092,542
30 Day Avg. Volume2,368,955
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.23
Price to Book (P/B)14.36
Price to Sales (P/S)1.52
P/FCF Ratio53.44
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,095.36Price Target Upside17.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)20.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)$301.95B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthCostco's very low leverage and materially expanded equity base provide durable financial flexibility. With debt-to-equity down to ~0.07 TTM and high ROE, the company can fund organic expansion, absorb cyclical shocks, and prioritize capital allocation (warehouses, capex, dividends) without stressing solvency.
Robust Cash GenerationSustained high operating cash and meaningful free cash flow support recurring investment and shareholder returns. With OCF and FCF in the multibillion range and consistent conversion, Costco can fund its ~$6.5B FY capex program, dividend increases, and new warehouses while retaining runway for strategic initiatives.
Membership Health & LoyaltyHigh renewal rates and growing paid/executive memberships create a recurring revenue moat that stabilizes margins and demand. Membership fees subsidize low-price goods, enhance stickiness, and support long-term unit economics, making top-line growth less cyclically dependent than pure transactional retailers.
Bears Say
Gross Margin PressureStrategic price investments and mix shifts into lower-margin categories (gas, e-commerce, pharmacy) are compressing core margins. Persistent margin pressure would reduce operating leverage and limit the pace of margin recovery, making profit growth more reliant on volume and tight SG&A control.
Delivery/logistics DependencyDependence on third-party delivery partners exposes Costco to service risk, margin dilution, and scaling constraints. If management must vertically integrate to protect same-day capabilities, that could raise sustained capex and operating costs, complicating logistics and reducing near-term free cash flow efficiency.
Tariff Refund & Legal UncertaintyAmbiguity around Section 301 refunds and an ongoing lawsuit about returning proceeds to members creates operational and financial uncertainty. Delays or adverse rulings could affect cash timing, member goodwill, and require reserves or legal costs, complicating capital return planning and member communications.
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COST FAQ
What was Costco Wholesale Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costco Wholesale Corp. lowest stock price was $844.06 and its highest was $1096.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Costco Wholesale Corp.’s market cap?
Costco Wholesale Corp.’s market cap is $423.15B.
When is Costco Wholesale Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costco Wholesale Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 24, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Costco Wholesale Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Costco Wholesale Corp. released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported $4.93 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $4.93 by $0.
Is Costco Wholesale Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Costco Wholesale Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Costco Wholesale Corp. pay dividends?
Costco Wholesale Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.47 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.58%. See more information on Costco Wholesale Corp. dividends here
What is Costco Wholesale Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Costco Wholesale Corp.’s EPS estimate is 6.57.
How many shares outstanding does Costco Wholesale Corp. have?
Costco Wholesale Corp. has 443,478,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costco Wholesale Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported an EPS of $4.93 in its last earnings report, expectations of $4.93. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.907%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costco Wholesale Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in COST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Costco Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$1,095.36 (17.15% Upside)
$1,095.36 (17.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
COST Sentiment 69%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 44.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $847.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Costco Wholesale Corp.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is a membership-based warehouse club retailer that operates large-format stores offering a limited selection of nationally branded and private-label products at low prices. The company sells a broad range of merchandise including groceries and fresh foods, consumables, appliances, electronics, home goods, health and beauty products, and seasonal items, and also operates ancillary services such as pharmacies, optical centers, hearing aid centers, and fuel stations at many locations. Costco operates primarily in the retail/consumer staples sector with significant general merchandise exposure, serving both individual consumers and small businesses through its warehouse model and e-commerce channels.
COST Company Deck
COST Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong top‑line growth (net sales +11.6%, comps +9.8%), robust digital momentum (digital comps +21.5%, site/app traffic +37%), record gas volumes and solid membership metrics (membership income +10.7%, executive memberships +9.6%), supported by continued investment in warehouses, digital and same‑day delivery. Headwinds included gross margin pressure driven by mix and strategic price investments, near‑term inflation risks (notably gas and resin‑driven nonfood inflation), moderated membership growth rate (4.1%) and some one‑time SG&A offsets (healthcare, legal). Many of the negative items were framed as strategic or cyclical (e.g., temporary margin investments to drive traffic, lapping LIFO charges) and management emphasized strong demand, stability in supply chain, and long‑term growth initiatives (real estate pipeline, retail media, AI). Overall, the positives on sales, digital acceleration, membership health and record volumes materially outweigh the transitory and managed challenges discussed on the call.View all COST earnings summariesCOST Net sales Breakdown
40.59% Foods and Sundries
26.38% Non-Foods
14.07% Fresh Foods
18.96% Warehouse Ancillary and Other Businesses
COST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,095.36
▲(17.15% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.09% Insiders
16.41% Mutual Funds
3.83% Other Institutional Investors
55.30% Public Companies and Individual Investors