Costco (COST)
NASDAQ:COST
Costco (COST) Ownership Overview
0.09% Insiders
15.94% Mutual Funds
14.18% Other Institutional Investors
24.96% ETFs
44.83% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Costco (COST) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 55.08% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.09% is owned by Insiders, and 44.83% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 11, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $732205 | |
Jan 23, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $838313 | |
Jan 20, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $437390 | |
Jan 15, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $1408500 |
Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity
Date | Firm | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Dec 31, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $3449 | |
Dec 31, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $129351 | |
Dec 31, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $255252 | |
Dec 31, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $305268 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,331,053 | Institution | 8.41% | 37,454,992,096 | |
| 30,312,712 | Institution | 6.83% | 30,413,350,204 | |
| 20,798,630 | Institution | 4.69% | 20,867,681,452 | |
| 16,674,295 | Institution | 3.76% | 16,729,653,659 | |
| 15,041,139 | Institution | 3.39% | 15,091,075,581 | |
| 7,697,528 | Institution | 1.73% | 7,723,083,793 | |
| 7,192,250 | Institution | 1.62% | 7,216,128,270 | |
| 3,176,286 | Institution | 0.72% | 3,186,831,270 | |
| 2,755,009 | Institution | 0.62% | 2,764,155,630 | |
| 2,399,212 | Institution | 0.54% | 2,407,177,384 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,312,712 | Institution | 6.83% | 30,413,350,204 | |
| 7,697,528 | Institution | 1.73% | 7,723,083,793 | |
| 2,755,009 | Institution | 0.62% | 2,764,155,630 | |
| 2,399,212 | Institution | 0.54% | 2,407,177,384 | |
| 1,881,546 | Institution | 0.42% | 1,887,792,733 | |
| 1,769,071 | Institution | 0.40% | 1,774,944,316 | |
| 1,637,745 | Institution | 0.37% | 1,643,182,313 | |
| 1,410,995 | Institution | 0.32% | 1,415,679,503 | |
| 1,239,426 | Institution | 0.28% | 1,243,540,894 | |
| 1,072,868 | Institution | 0.24% | 1,076,429,922 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,961,975 | Institution | 3.15% | 13,127,746,994 | |
| 11,290,273 | Institution | 2.54% | 10,615,679,188 | |
| 9,399,509 | Institution | 2.12% | 9,430,715,370 | |
| 5,488,754 | Institution | 1.24% | 5,506,976,663 | |
| 5,311,422 | Institution | 1.20% | 5,061,200,910 | |
| 5,134,241 | Institution | 1.16% | 5,094,347,947 | |
| 4,721,903 | Institution | 1.06% | 4,439,769,296 | |
| 2,427,687 | Institution | 0.55% | 2,282,632,702 | |
| 1,806,164 | Institution | 0.41% | 1,812,160,464 | |
| 1,697,893 | Institution | 0.38% | 1,703,530,005 |
FAQ
Who Owns Costco (COST)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 14.18% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.09% is held by insiders, and 44.83% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of Costco (COST) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 14.18% of Costco (COST) stock is held by institutional investors.
What percentage of Costco (COST) stock is held by retail investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 44.83% of Costco (COST) stock is held by retail investors.
Who owns the most shares of Costco (COST)?
Vanguard owns the most shares of Costco (COST).
What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.