Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST)
NASDAQ:COST
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Costco (COST) Ownership Overview
0.09% Insiders
16.15% Mutual Funds
14.90% Other Institutional Investors
25.37% ETFs
43.48% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Costco (COST) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 56.43% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.09% is owned by Insiders, and 43.48% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 01, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $695100 | |
Mar 11, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $732205 | |
Jan 23, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $838313 | |
Jan 20, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $437390 |
Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity
Date | Firm | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $2952422 | |
Mar 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $27519404 | |
Mar 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $33879 | |
Mar 31, 2024 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $6350248 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38,032,603 | Institution | 8.58% | 36,186,120,124 | |
| 30,612,336 | Institution | 6.90% | 29,126,107,087 | |
| 20,219,646 | Institution | 4.56% | 19,237,982,187 | |
| 17,601,810 | Institution | 3.97% | 16,747,242,125 | |
| 15,348,767 | Institution | 3.46% | 14,603,584,362 | |
| 7,785,217 | Institution | 1.76% | 7,407,244,715 | |
| 6,181,825 | Institution | 1.39% | 5,881,697,396 | |
| 3,219,856 | Institution | 0.73% | 3,063,531,991 | |
| 2,716,388 | Institution | 0.61% | 2,584,507,363 | |
| 2,429,031 | Institution | 0.55% | 2,311,101,545 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,612,336 | Institution | 6.90% | 29,126,107,087 | |
| 7,785,217 | Institution | 1.76% | 7,407,244,715 | |
| 2,716,388 | Institution | 0.61% | 2,584,507,363 | |
| 2,429,031 | Institution | 0.55% | 2,311,101,545 | |
| 1,990,736 | Institution | 0.45% | 1,894,085,767 | |
| 1,781,223 | Institution | 0.40% | 1,694,744,623 | |
| 1,582,109 | Institution | 0.36% | 1,505,297,608 | |
| 1,432,859 | Institution | 0.32% | 1,363,293,696 | |
| 1,239,426 | Institution | 0.28% | 1,179,251,868 | |
| 1,057,451 | Institution | 0.24% | 1,006,111,754 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14,127,166 | Institution | 3.19% | 13,510,091,389 | |
| 11,621,582 | Institution | 2.62% | 11,113,951,298 | |
| 9,579,893 | Institution | 2.16% | 9,114,789,195 | |
| 5,772,780 | Institution | 1.30% | 5,492,511,531 | |
| 5,325,231 | Institution | 1.20% | 5,141,989,801 | |
| 5,311,422 | Institution | 1.20% | 5,061,200,910 | |
| 4,748,460 | Institution | 1.07% | 4,541,047,267 | |
| 2,493,902 | Institution | 0.56% | 2,384,968,361 | |
| 1,965,813 | Institution | 0.44% | 1,870,372,779 | |
| 1,770,738 | Institution | 0.40% | 1,684,768,670 |
FAQ
Who Owns Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 14.90% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.09% is held by insiders, and 43.48% 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 14.90% 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 43.48% 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.