Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 382.02B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 280.39B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 8.30B |
| Shares Out | 443.92M |
| EPS (ttm) | 18.67 |
| PE Ratio | 46.09 |
| Forward PE | 41.85 |
| Dividend | $5.20 (0.60%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Volume | 4,771,436 |
| Open | 882.11 |
| Previous Close | 884.47 |
| Day's Range | 851.40 - 887.49 |
| 52-Week Range | 851.40 - 1,078.24 |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,059.80 (+23.15%) |
| 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 21 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,059.8, which is an increase of 23.15% from the latest price.
News
Costco's Momentum Continues. Is It Time to Buy the Stock?
Costco turned in another strong quarter of sales results. The company is seeing strong growth from its e-commerce operations.
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco vs. Dollar Tree
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Roth Capital's Bill Kirk on Costco downgrade: Lots of key metrics going the incorrect way
Bill Kirk, Roth Capital Partners retail analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the firm's downgrade of Coscto's stock.
Why Costco Stock Dropped Today
Roth Capital downgrades Costco stock to sell today. CNBC reports holiday shoppers may be favoring Costco.
Got $1,000? 1 Consumer Goods Stock To Buy and Hold for Decades
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Analyst takes ‘contrarian stance' on Costco's stock and says it's time to sell
Slower membership trends, competition from Walmart and caution around starting a family all present risks to the big-box retailer, a Roth analyst said.
3 Great Retail Stocks For the Holiday Season
The holidays have arrived, and consumers have started heading out, or logging in, to engage with their favorite retailers for gifts, parties, and travel, among other seasonal favorites.
Calls of the Day: Las Vegas Sands, Costco and Trane Technologies
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
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Is Costco Stock a Long-Term Buy?
Costco has steadily grown its same-store sales and net income over time. It continues to open new warehouse locations, indicating robust demand.
Costco Q1 Earnings: Nice Double Beat But Not Enough Growth
Costco Wholesale released its fiscal first quarter earnings Thursday. The company beat analyst expectations for revenue as well as earnings, but the stock fell post-market anyway. Part of the problem ...
Costco Smashes Holiday Pie Sales, Black Friday Records
Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST) broke records for pie sales this Thanksgiving season, in addition to non-food Black Friday online orders, executives said Thursday on the company's conference cal...
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.
These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On Costco After Better-Than-Expected Q1 Results
Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST) reported better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 after the bell on Thursday.
COST & RH Earnings Move Retail Trade, Citigroup (C) Sees Upgrade
Pies are the big word when it comes to Costco's (COST) latest earnings, where the company posted an earnings beat and strong Black Friday sales. Diane King Hall talks about what the report means for a...
Costco Q1 2026: 48x Earnings For Single-Digit Growth? The Math Doesn't Add Up
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) remains a world-class retailer with a uniquely resilient, low-margin, high-volume business model and strong member loyalty. Q1 2026 results were robust: revenue up ...
5 Stock Splits That Could Happen in 2026
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Costco's Digital Sales Surge 21% as Members Maintain Spending
Costco's digital transformation continues, as the fiscal first quarter delivered double-digit growth in digital comparable sales and engagement with the app, and warehouse members are showing what man...
Where Will Costco Stock Be in 1 Year?
Costco Wholesale remains a thriving, well-run company, but its many strengths are more than reflected in its valuation. It may have been mainly tariff-related concerns that weighed on the stock in 202...
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.
Costco's profits are rising. But what about its sales?
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.