Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 404.88B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 275.24B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 8.10B |
| Shares Out | 443.18M |
| EPS (ttm) | 18.21 |
| PE Ratio | 50.17 |
| Forward PE | 45.48 |
| Dividend | $5.20 (0.57%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Volume | 1,092,609 |
| Open | 905.02 |
| Previous Close | 908.26 |
| Day's Range | 903.00 - 914.20 |
| 52-Week Range | 871.71 - 1,078.24 |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,064.00 (+16.46%) |
| 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 25 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,064.0, which is an increase of 16.46% from the latest price.
News
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1 Reason I'm Never Selling Costco Stock
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5 Reasons to Buy Costco Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Costco's sales and earnings are increasing at a healthy pace. The company continues to expand its physical stores and e-commerce offerings.
Read This Before Buying Costco Stock
By operating a membership-based business model, Costco promotes repeat store visits. The company continues to grow its same-store sales.
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Costco will keep growing as long as it locks in more members and opens new stores. Amazon is a solid long-term play on the e-commerce, cloud, AI, and advertising markets.
Costco Stock Has Had a Tough Year. Time to Buy?
Costco's recent results show steady growth and resilient member loyalty. Membership fee income and executive membership upgrades continue to power cash generation.
Costco Shares Close Higher After Key Trading Signal
Costco Wholesale Corp Inc (NASDAQ: COST) experienced a significant Power Inflow alert, a key bullish indicator that is closely tracked by traders who value order flow analytics, specifically instituti...
Should You Buy the Dip on Costco Wholesale Stock?
Costco's strong and resilient growth over the years has made it a hot buy. Its growth has slowed in recent years, but its business model remains excellent.
Could Costco Help You Become a Millionaire?
Costco's massive sales base gives it a powerful cost advantage that supports everyday low prices for shoppers. Opening new warehouse stores and bringing on more members will drive revenue and earnings...
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Hagens Berman: Consumers Sue Costco Alleging Kirkland Signature Tequila is a Sham
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $COST #COST--Consumers sued Costco in a class-action lawsuit alleging it sold adulterated tequila containing significant non-agave sugars, says Hagens Berman.
Costco recalls nearly 1M bottles of Kirkland prosecco for shattering risk
Costco has issued a warning to customers after over 900,000 bottles of Kirkland prosecco were recalled by F&F Fine Wines International Inc.
Nearly 1M bottles of Costco prosecco recalled for shattering risk
More than 900,000 Kirkland prosecco bottles are being recalled after reports of spontaneous shattering. The safety hazard affects 12 states, with one injury reported.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Period Ending/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Costco Wholesale Corporation ( COST) Period Ending/ Trading Statement Call November 11, 2025 7:00 PM EST Company Participants Andrew Yoon - Director of Financial Planning & Investor Relations Present...
Costco Stock Is Flat as the Year Comes to a Close. Is That a Signal to Buy, or a Signal to Sell?
The retail giant continues to boast higher sales growth. It's adding services that create meaningful value for its customers.
Costco's New Polarizing Policy Is Making the Company Bank -- Though Not All Members Are Happy About It
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Why Costco Stock Slipped Today
The retailer published its latest monthly operational and financial update. Its overall comparable sales increased by almost 7% year over year.
Costco puts up yet another monthly sales gain, but the stock falls
Another month, another sales gain for warehouse retailer Costco.