Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 422.11B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 280.39B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 8.30B |
| Shares Out | 443.87M |
| EPS (ttm) | 18.67 |
| PE Ratio | 50.94 |
| Forward PE | 46.18 |
| Dividend | $5.20 (0.55%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Volume | 2,894,807 |
| Open | 938.33 |
| Previous Close | 941.93 |
| Day's Range | 938.29 - 955.61 |
| 52-Week Range | 844.06 - 1,078.24 |
| Beta | 1.01 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,056.00 (+11.04%) |
| Earnings Date | Mar 5, 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, 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 22 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,056.0, which is an increase of 11.04% from the latest price.
News
The Big 3: AVGO, COST, EEM
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Quicklly Achieves a Major Nationwide Milestone with Landmark Costco and Aldi launch
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Costco's Business Has Been Booming. But Its Stock Has Lagged the Market in 2025.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) posted better-than-expected results as its e-commerce business boomed and revenue from membership fees increased.
If I Were Starting A Dividend Portfolio In 2026, Here's How I Would Invest
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Why Costco selling gold is "a big deal."
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How Retailer Costco Can Drop
Costco Wholesale (COST) is encountering challenges, reminding investors that even the strongest retailers are not immune to market pullbacks. With the stock trading near historically elevated valuatio...
Aadil Zaman of Wall Street Alliance backs Costco in execution-driven year
Aadil Zaman, Partner at Wall Street Alliance Group says markets shift from promise to execution, with high valuations favoring proven results. His top idea: Costco, a winner for both high- and low-inc...
Final Trade: SOUN, TXN, COST, SLB
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the 'Fast Money' traders.
Costco Still Has Plenty 'Up Its Sleeve.' Its Stock Is Rising After a Downbeat 2025.
Shares of Costco Wholesale have been getting cheaper for nearly a year, dropping from early 2025 highs. They got a little less cheap today.
Costco Holiday Blowout Signals Strong Stock Recovery Ahead: Analyst
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) stock rose Thursday following strong monthly sales data.
Costco's December Sales Might Just Spark the Recovery Investors Want
A jump in monthly same-store sales is reviving confidence in the warehouse giant.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Period Ending/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Period Ending/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports December Sales Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $29.86 billion for the retail month of December, ...
Costco: The Retail Media Transformation Everyone Is Missing
Costco (COST) is a Strong Buy after a 20% pullback, with a new target of $1,121 and fundamentals stronger than ever. The September 2024 membership fee hike added hundreds of millions in recurring reve...
Final Trade: NVO, JPM, COST, MPC
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the 'Fast Money' traders.
Why Costco's stock could still get to $1,000 despite sluggish sales and membership growth
The retailer's current problems are temporary and are a reflection of “too much consumer demand,” one analyst said.
The Big 3: OKLO, COST, AFRM
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COIN, IBM & COST Upgrades Lift Risk-On Attitude
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Cramer's Stop Trading: Costco
CNBC's Jim Cramer explains why he is keeping an eye on shares of Costco.
Could retail actually rebound in 2026? These are the chains — and trends — to watch.
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Here Is How Costco Stock Can Rally
Costco Wholesale has demonstrated exceptional resilience, achieving a rally of over 30% on two separate occasions in less than two months, particularly in 2016 and 2024. These significant increases ha...
TD Cowen's Oliver Chen shares his top retail picks for 2026
Oliver Chen, TD Cowen, joins 'Power Lunch' to share his top retail stocks for 2026
Roth Capital's Bill Kirk points out convenience issues behind Costco's disappointing year
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How Tariffs Are Changing Up Costco's Shelves
The retailer has adjusted its product assortment to keep prices low for its shoppers.