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Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST)
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Costco (COST) Ownership - Who Owns Costco?

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Costco (COST) Ownership Overview

0.09%16.15%14.89%24.74%44.13%
14.89% Other Institutional Investors
24.74% ETFs
44.13% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Costco (COST) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 55.78% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.09% is owned by Insiders, and 44.13% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of Costco (COST) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 31.04% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.09% is owned by Insiders, and 24.74% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Apr 01, 2026
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$695100
Mar 11, 2026
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$732205
Jan 23, 2026
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$838313
Jan 20, 2026
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$437390

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Date
Firm
Activity
Value
Mar 31, 2024
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$2952422
Mar 31, 2024
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$27519404
Mar 31, 2024
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$33879
Mar 31, 2024
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$6350248

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
37,828,547Institution8.53%36,176,196,067
30,612,336Institution6.90%29,275,189,164
20,637,138Institution4.65%19,735,707,812
17,183,887Institution3.87%16,433,294,816
15,305,980Institution3.45%14,637,414,794
7,785,217Institution1.75%7,445,158,721
4,820,836Institution1.09%4,610,261,884
3,219,856Institution0.73%3,079,212,690
2,716,388Institution0.61%2,597,736,172
2,429,031Institution0.55%2,322,930,926

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
30,612,336Institution6.90%29,275,189,164
7,785,217Institution1.75%7,445,158,721
2,716,388Institution0.61%2,597,736,172
2,429,031Institution0.55%2,322,930,926
1,990,736Institution0.45%1,903,780,652
1,781,223Institution0.40%1,703,419,179
1,582,109Institution0.36%1,513,002,479
1,432,859Institution0.32%1,370,271,719
1,239,426Institution0.28%1,185,287,872
1,057,451Institution0.24%1,011,261,540

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
14,099,114Institution3.18%14,048,780,163
11,510,079Institution2.59%11,677,320,448
9,577,736Institution2.16%9,531,762,867
5,754,724Institution1.30%5,880,637,361
5,341,263Institution1.20%5,315,624,938
5,311,422Institution1.20%5,061,200,910
4,714,652Institution1.06%4,697,820,692
2,492,173Institution0.56%2,528,384,274
1,832,703Institution0.41%1,872,802,542
1,774,478Institution0.40%1,813,303,579

FAQ

Who Owns Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 14.89% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.09% is held by insiders, and 44.13% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 14.89% of Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 44.13% of Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST)?
        Vanguard owns the most shares of Costco Wholesale Corp. (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.