Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 434.74B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 268.78B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 7.84B |
| Shares Out | 443.48M |
| EPS (ttm) | 17.63 |
| PE Ratio | 55.61 |
| Forward PE | 50.53 |
| Dividend | $5.20 (0.53%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 2, 2025 |
| Volume | 3,088,855 |
| Open | 983.99 |
| Previous Close | 974.90 |
| Day's Range | 973.90 - 988.66 |
| 52-Week Range | 793.00 - 1,078.24 |
| Beta | 0.99 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,044.37 (+6.54%) |
| Earnings Date | May 29, 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. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. It offers merchandise, such as sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden,... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Costco's revenue was $254.45 billion, an increase of 5.02% compared to the previous year's $242.29 billion. Earnings were $7.37 billion, an increase of 17.09%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 27 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $1,044.37, which is an increase of 6.54% from the latest price.
News
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Costco tests the waters with a stand-alone gas station for members
Costco is planning to build a stand-alone 40-bay gas station in a suburb of Los Angeles. The project is two miles from the nearest warehouse, at the site of a former Bed Bath & Beyond.
Costco to open new stand-alone gas station
Mission Viejo, California approves Costco's first-ever standalone gas station with 40 pumps replacing a former a Bed, Bath and Beyond store.
Costco, O'Reilly, and Walmart: Together, These Retail Bulls Spell COW.
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Prices for common baby items are rising due to Trump's tariffs, congressional analysis says
The cost of some baby gear has risen in recent weeks due to President Donald Trump's tariff policies, according to a new congressional report. New parents across the U.S. could collectively pay an add...
The Big 3: BAC, COST, PDD
@Theotrade's Don Kaufman says he's "all beared up" on today's U.S. and China tariff developments and the latest CPI print. His bearish perspective isn't shifting on today's Big 3.
Mooove Over, Magnificent Seven. It's Time to Invest in COW.
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UBS' Michael Lasser says, retail traders should be in 'COW' stocks
Michael Lasser, UBS equity research analyst, joins The Exchange' to discuss his bullish case for COW (Costco, O'Reilly and Walmart) stocks.
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Costco Posts 6.8% Sales Growth in May, Slightly Slower Than April
Costco Wholesale (COST) after the bell Wednesday said that its sales in May grew 6.8% year-over-year to $20.97 billion, slightly slower growth than the 7% that it saw in April compared to April 2024.
Costco is testing big change to checkout as customers rank it a top worry
Costco has been testing checkout technology it hopes will speed up the checkout process, something members rank as one of their significant concerns with the warehouse retailer.
Costco's monthly sales growth continues to ease
The retailer notched a 6.8% sales gain in May, for a total of $20.97 billion.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports May Sales Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $20.97 billion for the retail month of May, the f...
Walmart, Amazon, Costco, And Home Depot Tackle The Tariff Whiplash
The five largest retailers in the U.S -- Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Kroger, and Home Depot-- have all reported their financial earnings for the first part of 2025. The combined force of these retailers ...
Here are the retailers raising prices as Trump tariffs take hold
President Donald Trump has jolted retailers with his ever-changing tariff policies in recent months. Investors have raised one question again and again on quarterly earnings calls in recent weeks: Wil...
Costco Stock Has a Big Price Tag. Some Investors Are Eyeing a Rare Split
Shoppers are fans of Costco's prices. Could the warehouse giant's stock get a smaller price tag, too?
Costco: Q3 Results Point To Growth Acceleration Ahead (Rating Upgrade)
Lower agricultural commodity prices outlooks can help Costco strengthen its market position, pass savings to customers, and gradually expand margins. Investments in new warehouses can drive higher tra...
Trump tariffs latest, former Gap CEO discusses retail environment, Costco earnings takeaways
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Bearish & Bullish Marks in MRVL Earnings, COST Battles Tariff Pricing
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Costco: I'm A Happy Shareholder After Q3 Earnings
Costco Wholesale had a great Q3 FY 2025 earnings report, but the stock fell after hours. There are a lot of reasons for this, but the most notable is the high pricing metrics the company carries; its ...
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Gary Millerchip - Chief Financial Officer Ron Vachris - President & Chief Exec...
Costco to Rely on Advancing Orders, Production Shifts to Offset Tariffs
The warehouse-club chain is taking steps to reduce its exposure to tariffs by pulling orders forward and moving sourcing of private-label products to the regions where they are sold.
Costco's Earnings Narrowly Top Estimates
Costco Wholesale (COST) reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that narrowly topped analysts' projections as same-store sales grew more than expected.
Costco Logs Higher Profit, Sales Despite Declining Consumer Confidence
The warehouse-club chain reported same-store sales rose 5.7%. Analysts projected comparable sales to climb 6%.