Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

NASDAQ: COST · Real-Time Price · USD
964.01
+8.36 (0.87%)
At close: Nov 22, 2024, 4:00 PM
964.26
+0.25 (0.03%)
After-hours: Nov 22, 2024, 7:47 PM EST
0.87%
Market Cap 427.13B
Revenue (ttm) 254.45B
Net Income (ttm) 7.37B
Shares Out 443.07M
EPS (ttm) 16.56
PE Ratio 58.21
Forward PE 54.03
Dividend $4.64 (0.48%)
Ex-Dividend Date Nov 1, 2024
Volume 2,056,302
Open 962.74
Previous Close 955.65
Day's Range 958.52 - 976.30
52-Week Range 582.83 - 976.30
Beta 0.79
Analysts Buy
Price Target 900.89 (-6.55%)
Earnings Date Dec 12, 2024

About COST

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. It offers merchandise, such as sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden,... [Read more]

Industry Discount Stores
IPO Date Sep 22, 1993
Employees 316,000
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol COST
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Costco's revenue was $254.45 billion, an increase of 5.02% compared to the previous year's $242.29 billion. Earnings were $7.37 billion, an increase of 17.09%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 27 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $900.89, which is a decrease of -6.55% from the latest price.

Price Target
$900.89
(-6.55% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Largest U.S. Pension Sold GE Aerospace and Tesla Stock, Bought AT&T and Costco

Calpers sold GE Aerospace and Tesla stock, and bought more shares of AT&T and Costco in the third quarter.

Other symbols: GETTSLA
4 hours ago - Barrons

Strategist talks Nvidia, Walmart, and Costco

Nvidia's (NVDA) third quarter earnings beat seemed to leave investors unenthusiastic, raising questions about the sustainability of the artificial intelligence (AI) trade. Ahead of the new year, Marke...

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2 days ago - Yahoo Finance

The Big 3: BWXT, COST, DIS

Jessica Inskip turns to BWX Technologies (BWXT) on today's Big 3, which she points to as a rising star in the race to power A.I.'s massive electricity demand.

Other symbols: BWXTDIS
4 days ago - Schwab Network

Mushkin: Amazon, Walmart, and Costco are taking an enormous amount of share

Scott Mushkin, CEO of R5 Capital, highlights strong retail spending, with Amazon, Walmart, and Costco leading the market. He favors Walmart for its margin potential and Amazon for AWS growth, while ca...

Other symbols: AMZNWMT
8 days ago - CNBC Television

Calls of the Day: Live Nation, Netflix, Costco and Oil stocks

The Investment Committee's debate the latest Calls of The Day.

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9 days ago - CNBC Television

Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter because the labels failed to say it contained milk

Costco has recalled 79,200 pounds of butter for failing to note it contained milk. The FDA classified the recall as Class II, indicating potential temporary health risks.

12 days ago - Business Insider

Cramer's Stop Trading: Walmart & Costco

CNBC's Jim Cramer explains why he is keeping an eye on shares of Walmart and Costco.

Other symbols: WMT
16 days ago - CNBC Television

What Trump's win means for retail giants like Walmart, Target, and Costco

Trump's second term likely means changes are on the way that will impact retailers. Experts say tariffs are top-of-mind for many companies and would represent new costs for consumers.

Other symbols: TGTWMT
17 days ago - Business Insider

Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.

The warehouse retailer says demand was “negatively affected” by “abnormal consumer activity” tied to the September events.

17 days ago - Market Watch

Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports October Sales Results

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $20.03 billion for the retail month of October, t...

17 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Jim Cramer talks which stocks could be post-election winners

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at which stocks could benefit in the aftermath of the election.

18 days ago - CNBC Television

Jim Cramer lists 10 stocks that could do well under Harris or Trump

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Election Day identified stocks that could perform well with either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump in the White House. Cramer's stock picks include W...

18 days ago - CNBC

People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why

Devoted customers come for the free hearing aid cleanings and leave with full carts.

22 days ago - WSJ

Dividend Aristocrats Of The Future - Part 3

This is the final group of 10 companies scheduled to reach dividend aristocrat status, sometime over the next five years. There are a variety of companies listed, some of whom may not be able to reach...

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22 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Carvana, Costco, and 12 More Stocks Are Flashing a Warning

At some point, even the best of stocks can simply be too expensive, and valuation can drag on performance.

Other symbols: CVNA
23 days ago - Barrons

Swiss hearing aid maker Sonova resumes supplying Costco, source says

Swiss hearing aid maker Sonova is resuming supplies to Costco , a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Monday.

26 days ago - Reuters

The latest sign Costco is having a 'Netflix moment'

Costco's membership crackdown may bring in a Netflix-style revenue lift. Morgan Stanley analysts say they've seen "surprising conversion rates" of shoppers paying the fee.

4 weeks ago - Business Insider

Costco may have found its ‘Netflix moment' with this membership-boosting move

Costco's introduction of membership card scanners at the front of US stores is still rolling out, but the move is already paying off big for the wholesale club.

4 weeks ago - New York Post

Costco's 'Netflix moment' big win

Costco's decision to install membership card scanners in U.S. stores could lead to the retailer's own version of a "Netflix moment," according to Morgan Stanley analysts.

Other symbols: NFLX
4 weeks ago - Fox Business

Costco's 'Neflix moment' big win

Costco's decision to install membership card scanners in U.S. stores could lead to the retailer's own version of a "Netflix moment," according to Morgan Stanley analysts.

4 weeks ago - Fox Business

Costco to Sell Exclusive Peloton Bike Plus Bundle This Holiday Season in New Partnership

Peloton is now part of the Costco family, making it easier to buy its sought-after bikes.

Other symbols: PTON
4 weeks ago - CNET

Calls of the Day: Deckers, Costco, Lowe's, Cadence and Synopsys

The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls Of The Day.

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4 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Costco Gains Another Bull and a Peloton Partnership. Why the Stock Can Still Rise.

The company also announced a new partnership with at-home equipment manufacturer Peloton Interactive.

Other symbols: PTON
4 weeks ago - Barrons

Peloton to sell high-end exercise bikes at certain Costco stores

Peloton plans to sell its high-end exercise bikes at some of Costco's U.S. stores and on the retailer's website between Nov. 1 and Feb. 15, the companies said on Tuesday.

Other symbols: PTON
4 weeks ago - Reuters

Peloton and Costco to Partner During Holiday Season to Offer Bike+ at 300 US Costco Stores and Nationwide on Costco.com

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST) today announced a partnership where Costco will sell the Peloton Bike+ in 300 of its US stores and on Cost...

Other symbols: PTON
4 weeks ago - Business Wire