Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 423.01B -2.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 293.59B +9.2% |
| Net Income | 8.84B +12.7% |
| EPS | 19.88 +12.8% |
| Shares Out | 443.48M |
| PE Ratio | 48.34 |
| Forward PE | 43.86 |
| Dividend | $5.88 (0.62%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Volume | 142,630 |
| Open | 954.84 |
| Previous Close | 961.10 |
| Day's Range | 950.99 - 956.75 |
| 52-Week Range | 844.06 - 1,096.50 |
| Beta | 0.86 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,077.31 (+12.95%) |
| Earnings Date | Sep 24, 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 fiscal year 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 39 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,077.31, which is an increase of 12.95% from the latest price.
News
Costco tariff refunds: Warehouse club is one of the few retailers saying it will pay customers back. How and when?
Some five months after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs, one question remains: How—and when—will the government return the refunds?
Retail ETFs: Following the Selective Consumer
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Costco brings back fan-favorite Kirkland treat after two-year absence
Red bags of Kirkland Signature chocolate chips are back at Costco after rising cocoa prices forced the company to pull them from warehouse shelves in 2024.
Retail Stocks Forecasts – Walmart, Target, and Costco Consolidate Ahead of Earnings
Retailers in the United States are a bit mixed in early Monday trading.
Inside Out: Consumer Staples Midyear Outlook, COST & WMT Bullishness
CFRA's Arun Sundaram joins Morning Trade Live to look at the outlook for consumer staples companies as the sector faces a challenging operating environment. He continues to like Costco (COST) and Walm...
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports July Sales Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $23.12 billion for the retail month of July, the ...
Costco Wholesale Transcript: Monthly Sales Update July 2026
Net sales for July rose 10.7% to $23.12 billion, with total comparable sales up 8.9% and digitally enabled sales up 17.7%. Gas price inflation and strong performance in food, non-food, and ancillary businesses contributed to growth.
Costco Wholesale Press release: FY 2026
Costco Wholesale issued a press release on August 5, 2026, disclosing material business information to investors.
As Americans go direct with GLP-1 prescriptions, Walmart, Costco, Amazon will be big weight-loss winners
As employers drop GLP-1 coverage, more Americans are being encouraged to use direct-to-consumer (DTC) weight-loss drug prescription programs. Major retailers and pharmacy chains, from CVS to Walmart ...
Drugmakers, retailers must face 'maximum strength' claim in decongestant false ad litigation in US
A federal appeals court on Thursday revived portions of nationwide litigation in which consumers accused drugmakers such as Procter & Gamble and retailers such as CVS of selling billions of dollars o...
Costco Gas Pumps Are So Popular the Retailer Is Building Stand-Alone Stations
As space becomes scarce, the company is experimenting with new store formats.
The Big 3: LOW, COST, MSTR
@Theotrade's Don Kaufman takes us through today's Big 3 and highlights options trades for each. He sees Lowe's (LOW) as well positioned if interest rates move lower, views Costco (COST) as a defensive...
Casey's, Costco, and Other Consumer Stocks for Uncertain Times
William Blair says Casey's, Costco, Cava, and other consumer companies are well positioned to weather inflation and uneven consumer spending.
The One Thing Everyone in America Can Agree On? Costco
What it means for the popular warehouse club to become a piece of common culture.
US court pauses union lawsuit against Trump consumer watchdog
A federal judge on Friday paused a union lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from shutting down the top U.S. watchdog for consumer financial protection, agreeing to resume the case afte...
Why Did Costco Stock Fall Today? Because It Had ‘Little Room for Error'
Costco fell victim to its own excellence.
Costco faces class-action lawsuit alleging protein powder was laced with toxic heavy metals
The proposed class action alleged Costco failed to disclose that its protein powder contained significant levels of arsenic, cadmium and lead.
Costco accused in lawsuit of selling protein powder ‘tainted' with toxic heavy metals
Seven consumers sue the retailer, alleging it violated consumer protection and false advertising laws
Costco makes payment change that could speed up checkout for members
Costco has expanded its digital wallet feature, allowing members to link any Visa card to the Costco app for faster checkout at registers.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports June Sales Results and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
ISSAQUAH, Wash., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $29.24 billion for the retail month of June, the ...
Costco Wholesale Transcript: Monthly Sales Update June 2026
Net sales for June rose 10.6% to $29.24 billion, with comparable sales up 8.8% and digitally enabled sales up 20.9%. Strongest regional growth was seen in the U.S. Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast, and in Taiwan, UK, and Korea internationally.
Costco Wholesale Press release: FY 2026
Costco Wholesale issued a press release on July 8, 2026, disclosing material business information to investors.
WMT, TGT, and COST Forecasts – Weak Jobs Report Tests US Retail Resilience
These companies will all be in focus, as we are trying to determine the strength or weakness of the US consumer.
Costco announces all California stores to shut on Fourth of July — here's where to go instead
The membership-only retailer will shut all its U.S. warehouses on Saturday, July 4, including its 142 California location.
Here's How Much Costco Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings
Costco Wholesale is set to report earnings after the closing bell Thursday, with traders anticipating a sizable move from the warehouse retailer's stock following the results.