Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 392.67B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 275.24B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 8.10B |
| Shares Out | 443.96M |
| EPS (ttm) | 18.21 |
| PE Ratio | 48.57 |
| Forward PE | 44.05 |
| Dividend | $5.20 (0.59%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Volume | 3,035,482 |
| Open | 875.86 |
| Previous Close | 874.41 |
| Day's Range | 872.55 - 886.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 871.09 - 1,078.24 |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,071.35 (+21.13%) |
| Earnings Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
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. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising appliances, small electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal, automotiv... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Costco's revenue was $275.24 billion, an increase of 8.17% compared to the previous year's $254.45 billion. Earnings were $8.10 billion, an increase of 9.94%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 24 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,071.35, which is an increase of 21.13% from the latest price.
News
Costco is firing on all cylinders — and shoppers are loving it
Costco reported first-quarter net sales of nearly $66 billion, up 8.2% from last year. In the US, comparable sales grew 5.9% with increases in both traffic and ticket size.
Costco posts quarterly beat on revenue and earnings
Costco posts quarterly beat on revenue and earnings.
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Costco shows investors a mixed financial snapshot on Thursday.
Costco Q1 Earnings: Revenue, EPS Top Estimates, Comparable Sales Climb 6.4%
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 after the bell on Thursday. Here's what you need to know from the report.
Costco tops Wall Street's sales and revenue expectations
Costco said on Thursday surpassed Wall Street's quarterly expectations as its sales rose 8.2% year over year.
Costco beats quarterly sales estimates on strong demand
Costco Wholesale beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, on the back of resilient demand from consumers across income groups amid rising economic uncertainty.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced its operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (t...
Costco Likely To Report Higher Q1 Revenue; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) will release earnings results for the first quarter after the closing bell on Thursday, Dec. 11.
Costco (COST) Earnings Preview: Consumers Loyal, Stock Still Down
Marley Kayden previews Costco (COST) earnings, noting that consumers are still willing to pay for memberships despite feeling the squeeze. “That's where they believe the deals are to be found; that's ...
Can Costco's Earnings Report Silence Skeptics? What Could Revive the Stock.
A dip in membership renewal rates and concerns over operating costs are clouding the retailer's outlook after years of significant outperformance.
How Has Costco (COST) Stock Done for Investors?
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Costco Q1 Preview: 'Stock Has Gone Nowhere'; Tariff Lawsuit Adds To Uncertainty
Retail giant Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) could highlight the impact of tariffs on business when the company reports first-quarter financial results Thursday after market close.
Costco Stock Faces Test Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is scheduled to announce earnings Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. The company has a market capitalization of $394 billion. Revenue over the past 12 months reached $275 billion,...
Should You Bet On Costco Ahead Of Q1 Earnings?
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is scheduled to announce its earnings on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The company currently has a market capitalization of $394 Billion.
Strategas' Verrone charts Walmart, Costco stock performance through 2025
CNBC's “Fast Money” team discusses how shares of Walmart and Costco have performed throughout 2025 with Chris Verrone, partner and chief market strategist at Strategas Research Partners.
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Is Costco Stock a Buying Opportunity Before 2026?
Costco (COST 0.19%) is arguably one of the best retailers in the world.
Costco stock forms a bullish pattern as traders bet on a split, special dividend
Costco stock price has come under pressure in the past few months, moving from a high of $1,073 in February to the current $887, a 17% drop. It has dropped by 10.1% in the last 12months, underperform...
The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Costco's value pricing draws and keeps members. While other retailers struggle, Costco's sales have been growing.
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Costco's Trump Lawsuit and Q1 2026 Earnings: What Investors Need to Watch
Several external risks could influence Costco's performance over the coming year.
Why Costco Will Win this Holiday Season and in 2026
Costco is expanding its in-house Kirkland Signature brand. Costco boasts high retention among members.
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Duolingo's 66% price drop from May highs creates a rare entry point. Costco's 92% to 93% membership renewal rate proves customers will literally pay for the privilege of shopping there.
3 Reasons Costco Stock Is Struggling
As of this writing, Costco shares are in the red for the year. Adjusted comparable sales slowed in November compared to October.