Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 423.02B +2.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 303.15B +10.1% |
| Net Income | 9.23B +13.9% |
| EPS | 20.76 +14.0% |
| Shares Out | 443.13M |
| PE Ratio | 45.98 |
| Forward PE | 41.87 |
| Dividend | $5.88 (0.62%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,422,680 |
| Open | 965.73 |
| Previous Close | 959.44 |
| Day's Range | 953.78 - 966.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 844.06 - 1,096.50 |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,060.80 (+11.12%) |
| 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, Sweden, Iceland, and New Zealand. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising consumer electronics, appliances, small electrics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seaso... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 2026, Costco's revenue was $303.15 billion, an increase of 10.14% compared to the previous year's $275.24 billion. Earnings were $9.23 billion, an increase of 13.92%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 39 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,060.8, which is an increase of 11.12% from the latest price.
News
Costco Stock (COST): Here’s What DA Davidson Found During Its Warehouse Club Tour
DA Davidson’s four-star analyst Michael Baker has maintained his Hold rating on U.S. wholesale retailer Costco ($COST). He also kept his price target at $1,040, predicting about 10% upside. The…
Costco's Sales Rebound in September Looks Great on Paper. Why There's More to the Story.
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U.S. wholesale retailer Costco ($COST) reported September net sales of $30.02 billion on Wednesday, up 13% from $26.58 billion last year. The figure is one of its best sales growth…
Costco reports September comparable sales up 11.4%
Costco (COST) reported net sales of $30.02B for the retail month of September, the five weeks ended October 4, an increase of 13% from $26.58B last year. Published first on…
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports September Sales Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $30.02 billion for the retail month of September,...
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Costco Wholesale Transcript: Monthly Sales Update September 2026
September net sales rose 13% YoY to $30.02 billion, with reported comparable sales growth across all regions. Comparable sales excluding gas and FX were ~7.5% overall, while digitally enabled sales increased 19% reported.
Costco Wholesale Press release: FY 2026
Costco Wholesale issued a press release on October 6, 2026, disclosing material business information to investors.
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COST Stock: Why Telsey Still Likes Costco Ahead of September Sales Results
Wholesale retailer Costco ($COST) will release its September sales results on Wednesday, October 7, after the market closes. Ahead of the results, Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman reaffirmed his Buy rati...
Costco Stock (COST): Here’s Why Wall Street Remains Split After the Retail Giant’s Q4 Earnings
Wholesale retailer Costco ($COST) reported mixed fiscal Q4 2026 earnings on September 24. It reported revenue up 11% year-over-year to $95.72 billion and earnings per share up 15% to $6.75.
Costco Earnings Ignite Case for Consumer Staples
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Costco price target lowered to $1,079 from $1,091 at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai lowered the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,079 from $1,091 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Costco receives $184M in tariff refunds, says most will go toward lower costs for members
The big box retailer said the lower pricing from tariff refunds was applied to a range of everyday items, including food and beverages, as well as other product categories.
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Costco (COST) moved higher on Friday following an earnings beat that signaled resiliency amid greater economic uncertainty. However, as Mel Casey notes, membership numbers are what matter the most to ...
Costco receives $184M in tariff refunds, says most will go toward lower prices
Costco reinvested the majority of $184 million in tariff refunds into lower prices on produce, meat, beverages, home furnishings and hardware.
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Costco price target lowered to $1,010 from $1,030 at Freedom Broker
Freedom Broker lowered the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,010 from $1,030 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Costco “delivered a strong finish” to FY26, says…
Costco stock: why a special dividend may be coming soon
Costco Wholesale (COST) posted market-beating financials for its fourth quarter last night, which is why the retailer's share price sits comfortably in the green at writing. Yet, a deeper dive into CO...
Costco tariff refunds update: Here's how the warehouse club says it gave back to members so far
In an earnings call on Thursday, CEO Ron Vachris said the retailer has passed refunds on to customers through price reductions on food and non-food items.
Costco price target lowered to $955 from $1,011 at Truist
Truist lowered the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $955 from $1,011 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares after its Q4 results. Member growth has continued to…
Costco price target lowered to $1,050 from $1,100 at Raymond James
Raymond James analyst Bobby Griffin lowered the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,050 from $1,100 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Costco is viewed as a…
Costco fundamentals remain stable, says RBC Capital
RBC Capital keeps a Sector Perform rating and $1,000 price target on Costco (COST) after its Q4 results. The company’s underlying fundamentals remain stable, though the stock’s biggest challenge at…