Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 490.19B +21.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 303.15B +10.1% |
| Net Income | 9.23B +13.9% |
| EPS | 20.76 +14.0% |
| Shares Out | 443.13M |
| PE Ratio | 53.29 |
| Forward PE | 48.54 |
| Dividend | $5.88 (0.53%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 24, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,874,416 |
| Open | 1,094.59 |
| Previous Close | 1,092.21 |
| Day's Range | 1,092.64 - 1,109.50 |
| 52-Week Range | 844.06 - 1,109.50 |
| Beta | 0.85 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,078.05 (-2.55%) |
| Earnings Date | Dec 10, 2026 |
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, Sweden, Iceland, and New Zealand. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising consumer electronics, appliances, small electrics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seaso... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 2026, Costco's revenue was $303.15 billion, an increase of 10.14% compared to the previous year's $275.24 billion. Earnings were $9.23 billion, an increase of 13.92%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 41 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,078.05, which is a decrease of -2.55% from the latest price.
News
Costco Trusts AI to Reorder Drugs. Most Retailers Won't
A pharmacy that runs out of a drug loses the prescription. A pharmacy that overpays a supplier loses the margin.
Costco: An AI Shelter?
The big-box retailer could be a good defensive play for investors looking for steady returns in these uncertain times.
Costco price target raised to $1,257 from $1,095 at BofA
BofA analyst Christopher Nardone raised the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,257 from $1,095 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after having hosted CFO Gary Millerchip…
Thanksgiving staple recalled at Costco over possible contamination with cleaning chemical
Costco's Kirkland Signature whipped cream may be contaminated with a cleaning chemical, prompting a voluntary recall of 15-ounce cans sold across 12 states.
Costco Heads into Q1 2027 Earnings — Why Does Bernstein Expect an ‘Uneventful’ Quarter?
Wholesale retailer Costco ($COST) will release its fiscal Q1 2027 earnings after the market closes on December 10. This will come after most U.S. retailers report their third-quarter earnings later…
Costco announces record $13.3 billion special dividend: is the stock a buy?
Costco has announced a record $13.3 billion special dividend, handing shareholders $30 a share as the warehouse retailer puts its growing cash reserves to work. The payout, unveiled alongside a renewe...
Costco Stock (COST): Mizuho Raises Price Target on Special Dividend and $4B Buyback Plans
Wholesale retailer Costco ($COST) on Tuesday announced a $30-per-share special cash dividend. In the statement, the company also said its board had reapproved plans for up to $4 billion in…
Costco management to meet with BTIG
Meeting to be held in Issaquah, WA on November 18 hosted by BTIG.
Cramer says Costco has 'a plan to help America save money'
Costco Wholesale (COST) stock remains one of Jim Cramer's favorite long-term holdings, and he doubled down on his bullish view this morning on CNBC. He argued that COST's shareholder-friendly capital ...
Costco price target raised to $1,100 from $1,065 at Mizuho
Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,100 from $1,065 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company announced its “long-anticipated” special dividend payment of…
Costco price target raised to $1,155 from $1,143 at Bernstein
Bernstein raised the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,155 from $1,143 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Going into Q3 earnings, investors will be most focused…
Nvidia, CoreWeave, Marvell, Dell, Costco, and More Stocks That Explain Today's Market
Nvidia shares get boosted by an AI rebound, while CoreWeave soars thanks to better-than-expected third-quarter results.
Costco Stock Is a Good Place to Shelter From the AI Chaos
The big-box warehouse chain declares a special cash dividend of $30 a share, showing why it's “a high-quality, defensive compounder.”
Costco reauthorizes $4B stock repurchase program through November 2030
Costco (COST) announced that the board has reauthorized a common-stock repurchase program of up to $4B. This program will expire in November 2030 and replaces the current $4B program, adopted…
Costco declares $30 per share special cash dividend
Costco (COST) announced that its board of directors has declared a special cash dividend of $30 per share on Costco common stock, payable December 4 to shareholders of record as…
Costco Wholesale Corporation Declares $30 Special Cash Dividend and Reauthorizes Stock Repurchase Program
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash divid...
Costco downgraded to Hold from Buy at Freedom Broker
Freedom Broker downgraded Costco (COST) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $1,050, up from $1,010. The firm views the October sales growth as strong. It cites valuation…
Mapping the Market: Costco has momentum to rally on
Shares in Costco have shot higher by about 20% since late September, and the rally may have plenty of fuel for further gains, technical analysis suggests.
Costco Stock: Why Analysts Are Split Despite Strong October Sales
Wholesale retailer Costco ($COST) reported net sales of $24.50 billion for the retail month of October on Wednesday, up roughly 13% from $21.75 billion in the same period last year.
Costco price target raised to $1,150 from $1,015 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers raised the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,150 from $1,015 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Costco reports October comparable sales up 11.1%
Costco (COST) reported net sales of $24.5B for the retail month of October, the four weeks ended November 1, an increase of 12.6% from $21.75B last year. Net sales for…
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports October Sales Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $24.50 billion for the retail month of October, t...
Costco Wholesale Transcript: Monthly Sales Update October 2026
October net sales rose 12.6% YoY to $24.5B, with total comps up 7.3% excluding gas and FX. Digitally enabled sales grew 22.5% reported, while traffic increased 4.1% worldwide.
Costco Wholesale Press release: FY 2026
Costco Wholesale issued a press release on November 4, 2026, disclosing material business information to investors.