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Costco (COST)
NASDAQ:COST
COST Stock Chart & Stats
$997.59
$2.28(0.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$997.59
$2.28(0.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$844.06 - $1,078.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume603.52K
Average Volume (3M)2.46M
Market Cap
$442.80B
Enterprise Value$434.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$17.18B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)53.4
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Mar 05, 2026EPS Estimate
4.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.50
Shares Outstanding443,869,420
10 Day Avg. Volume2,459,903
30 Day Avg. Volume2,457,233
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 Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda31.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,075.90Price Target Upside7.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering24
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
E-commerce GrowthStrong acceleration in digitally enabled sales is expanding online revenue and helping the company compete more effectively with pure e-commerce retailers.
Membership Income And RenewalsRising membership income alongside stabilizing renewal rates is strengthening recurring revenue and improving visibility into margin stability.
Unit ExpansionCommitment to adding 30 new warehouse clubs annually supports long-term unit growth and potential membership expansion across international markets.
Bears Say
External Timing And Weather HeadwindsLower gasoline prices and calendar timing effects compressed reported sales while regional weather disruptions reduced store traffic in affected markets.
Operating Cost PressureHigher wage and compensation pressures are weighing on margins and may keep the stock range-bound until cost trends ease or productivity gains materialize.
Valuation RiskElevated valuation metrics have prompted investor rotation away from the stock, increasing downside risk if revenue growth slows or expectations are unmet.
Costco News
COST FAQ
What was Costco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costco lowest stock price was $844.06 and its highest was $1078.23 in the past 12 months.
What is Costco’s market cap?
Costco’s market cap is $442.80B.
When is Costco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costco’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 05, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were Costco’s earnings last quarter?
Costco released its earnings results on Dec 11, 2025. The company reported $4.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.272 by $0.228.
Is Costco overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Costco’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Costco pay dividends?
Costco pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.59%. See more information on Costco dividends here
What is Costco’s EPS estimate?
Costco’s EPS estimate is 4.54.
How many shares outstanding does Costco have?
Costco has 443,869,420 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costco reported an EPS of $4.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.272. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.001%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costco?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in COST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Costco Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$1,075.90 (7.85% Upside)
$1,075.90 (7.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
COST Sentiment 60%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 46.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 88%
Bearish news 13%
Bearish news 13%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
30.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Costco
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. It offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. The company offers sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco and deli products; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. It also operates pharmacies, opticals, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers, as well as 636 gas stations; and offers business delivery, travel, same-day grocery, and various other services online in various countries. As of August 29, 2021, the company operated 815 membership warehouses, including 564 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 105 in Canada, 39 in Mexico, 30 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom, 16 in South Korea, 14 in Taiwan, 12 in Australia, 3 in Spain, 1 in Iceland, 1 in France, and 1 in China. It also operates e-commerce websites in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
COST Company Deck
COST Earnings Call
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Costco's earnings call highlighted strong financial performance with significant growth in net income, sales, and digital engagement. New warehouse openings and membership fee income also contributed positively. However, challenges such as declining renewal rates and higher healthcare costs presented headwinds. Overall, the positive aspects outweigh the negatives, indicating a generally favorable outlook.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
$1,075.90
▲(7.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.09% Insiders
16.09% Mutual Funds
7.13% Other Institutional Investors
52.34% Public Companies and Individual Investors