Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 456.18B +2.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 286.27B +8.4% |
| Net Income | 8.55B +12.2% |
| EPS | 19.23 +12.3% |
| Shares Out | 443.65M |
| PE Ratio | 53.47 |
| Forward PE | 48.11 |
| Dividend | $5.88 (0.57%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,051,248 |
| Open | 1,039.99 |
| Previous Close | 1,050.45 |
| Day's Range | 1,025.19 - 1,045.64 |
| 52-Week Range | 844.06 - 1,096.50 |
| Beta | 0.91 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,076.97 (+4.74%) |
| Earnings Date | May 28, 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 36 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,076.97, which is an increase of 4.74% from the latest price.
News
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Kroger Stock (KR) Slides despite Plans to Go Head-to-Head with Amazon, Walmart, Costco
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Why Analysts Are Backing Costco into Q3 despite Debate over COST Stock
Wholesale retailer Costco ($COST) is preparing to release its fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings on Thursday, May 28. Ahead of the results, analysts have started to state their support for the…
Costco price target raised to $1,275 from $1,205 at UBS
UBS raised the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,275 from $1,205 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Costco (COST) Doesn’t Need a Blowout Q3. Steady Renewals May Be Enough
Costco Wholesale ($COST) is set to report Fiscal Q3 earnings after the closing bell on May 28, but I do not think the company needs a spectacular quarter to keep…
Costco price target raised to $1,160 from $1,100 at Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer analyst Rupesh Parikh raised the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,160 from $1,100 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares ahead of quarterly results. The firm…
Costco Stock (COST) Hits 52-Week High as Company Raises Dividend 13%
Many investors are waiting for a special dividend from the company.
WMT, TGT and COST Forecasts – Retailers Continue to Look for Higher Levels
Retail stocks continue to look to the upside, as we have seen the resilient American consumer lift earnings over time.
California Costco plans to demolish its gas station — and reveals plans for brand new facility
Costco's famously chaotic gas lines could dramatically change — at one location.
‘Costco’s (COST) Biggest Risk Is Being Complacent,’ Analyst Says After HQ Visit
Costco’s ($COST) shares rose about 2% on Tuesday after TD Cowen issued a bullish call on the wholesale retailer following its visit to the company’s headquarters. TD Cowen analyst Oliver…
Costco price target raised to $1,192 from $1,170 at Bernstein
Bernstein raised the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,192 from $1,170 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Q1 will be one of bifurcating fates, the firm…
Costco is a big winner of the gas price chaos
Average gas prices above $4.50 a gallon are prompting more drivers to fill up at warehouse clubs like Costco. The company saw a 3% boost in comparable fuel sales last month.
Costco plots major California expansion as it announces new store openings
Costco is planning an expansion of its stores in California with two new stores set to open soon.
Is Costco Preparing Another Special Dividend This Year?
It's hard to think about dividends with the S&P 500 making new highs every day, but Costco Wholesale Corp. NASDAQ: COST isn't offering your typical quarterly dividend.
Costco Stock (COST) Defies Hold Rating after April Sales Jump
Costco’s ($COST) shares closed Thursday’s trading about 2% higher after the wholesale retailer posted a 13% sales growth in April, with help from the continued surge in gas prices. The…
Costco price target raised to $1,106 from $1,104 at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank raised the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,106 from $1,104 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Costco reports April comparable sales up 11.6%
Costco (COST) reported net sales of $23.92B for the retail month of April, the four weeks ended May 3, an increase of 13% from $21.18B last year. Published first on…
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports April Sales Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $23.92 billion for the retail month of April, the ...
Costco Wholesale Transcript: Monthly Sales Update April 2026
April net sales rose 13% to $23.92 billion, with comparable sales up 11.6% and digitally enabled sales up 18.8%. Gas price inflation and FX boosted results, while food, fresh, and non-food categories all saw strong growth. Gas and ancillary businesses led category gains.
Costco Wholesale Press release: FY 2026
Costco Wholesale issued a press release on May 6, 2026, disclosing material business information to investors.
The Big 3: COST, CVS & MPC
Dan Deming takes us through today's big 3 trades. He points to Costco (COST) for "finding its footing" and challenging new highs, CVS Health (CVS) remaining one of the highest earning pharmaceutical c...
Giants Costco, Sanofi, and SAP Raise Dividends by Over 10%
Several stocks with market capitalizations above $100 billion just made notable dividend announcements. These names are among the largest in their respective industries, and despite widely differing p...
Costco plans major growth push, targeting 30 new locations annually
Costco is betting big on domestic and global expansion, planning 30 new warehouses per year to ease overcrowded stores and bring bulk savings to more shoppers.