Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 447.37B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 264.09B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 7.62B |
| Shares Out | 443.68M |
| EPS (ttm) | 17.13 |
| PE Ratio | 58.86 |
| Forward PE | 53.45 |
| Dividend | $5.20 (0.52%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 2, 2025 |
| Volume | 1,547,032 |
| Open | 1,007.83 |
| Previous Close | 999.04 |
| Day's Range | 1,004.88 - 1,016.94 |
| 52-Week Range | 733.35 - 1,078.23 |
| Beta | 0.94 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,023.22 (+1.48%) |
| 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 $1,023.22, which is an increase of 1.48% from the latest price.
News
Costco Stock Reverses Early Weakness, Rises 1.7% After Key Signal
COST Reverses Early Decline After Alert From Trade Pulse Showed Change in Order Flow
The Big 3: FAST, COST, BRK/B
Jessica Inskip urges investors to keep tariff volatility in mind when adjusting your portfolio. She talks investors through how Fastenal (FAST), Costco (COST), and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) offer pie...
Walmart is once again America's grocery king, but rival Costco is rapidly gaining ground
More than one in five US grocery dollars is being spent at Walmart, for the third year in a row. At the same time, Costco is snapping up a growing share of grocery spending.
CNBC's 2025 Stock Draft: Reality star Austen Kroll picks Costco in first-round
Reality star Austen Kroll, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss his stock pick.
Lumicera Partners with Costco Pharmacy to Deliver Cost-Plus Specialty Pharmacy, Extending Commitment to Drive Value through Better Pricing and Unmatched Patient Support
MADISON, Wis. & ISSAQUAH, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumicera Health Services, a specialty pharmacy solutions company, today announced a partnership with Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco) (Nasdaq: CO...
The Tariff Test for Big Box Retailers: TGT, WMT, COST
David Bellinger describes the tariff test facing big box retailers. He compares Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT), noting that WMT has taken “a lot of share from Target and others.
Ports In The Storm: 3 REITs That Are Up Year-To-Date
REITs are not as heavily impacted by the trade war. Many are strongly outperforming in this environment. I present three safe havens that should thrive, regardless of what happens next with this trade...
How Costco's Kirkland Signature Beer Finally Hit the Mark
Oregon's Deschutes Brewery is bringing new fizz to the megastore's formerly flat beer aisle. ‘It's incredible.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces an Increase in Its Quarterly Cash Dividend
ISSAQUAH, Wash., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash di...
Edna's Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Co.'s Award Winning Variety Pack Now Available in Costco in Western Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edna's Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Co. is proud to announce its official launch in 30 Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq:COST) locations across Western Canada, featuring...
How Costco's Co-Founder Built the $400 Billion Retailer Behind Kirkland
Jim Sinegal sat down with The Wall Street Journal to discuss how he built the $86 billion label Kirkland Signature and more.
Costco Amidst Tariff Risks: To Have Or To Hold?
Tariffs may force Costco Wholesale Corporation to raise prices or accept lower margins, impacting both grocery and houseware sectors, but it remains better positioned than smaller competitors. Potenti...
JPMorgan Calls Costco a 'Clear Market Leader' as March Sales Top Expectations
Costco (COST) on Wednesday reported March sales that topped expectations, and JPMorgan analysts reacted by calling the company a “clear market leader."
How Costco's CEO Went From Forklift Driver to Kirkland's Final Signoff
Ron Vachris, the company's chief executive, discusses Costco's company culture and the making of Kirkland Signature brand.
Costco's sales still rose in March despite deeper economic uncertainty
Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday said sales through last month rose 8.6% year over year to $25.51 billion, even as higher costs of living kept shoppers cautious.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports March Sales Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $25.51 billion for the retail month of March, th...
Costco had 'productive' talks on Republican push to end diversity policies, Iowa AG says
Costco has had productive discussions with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird over the retailer's diversity policies amid a legal onslaught against those programs launched by President Donald Trump, ac...
Retail analyst Dana Telsey talks retail winners and losers amid tariffs
Dana Telsey, Telsey Advisory Group CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the impact of tariffs on retail stocks.
Value Shoppers Still Show Up, But Costco's Growth Hits Speed Bump
Costco Wholesale Corp COST has been in focus with tariffs expected to have the worst impact on apparel and home furnishings.
How tariffs may impact discretionary consumer spending
TD Cowen senior research analyst Oliver Chen joins Catalysts host Madison Mills and Tematica Research chief investment officer Chris Versace to discuss the strength of retailers with bargaining power,...
The Big 3: META, COST, VIX
Market volatility has gripped trading action heading into today's expected announcement on reciprocal tariffs. @Theotrade's Don Kaufman still believes there's more upside for the VIX despite the rally...
Why Costco Went All In on Kirkland — and How It Paid Off
Costco's $86 billion Kirkland Signature brand went against industry standards when it was launched in 1995. WSJ breaks down why the private label is now the retail behemoth's secret weapon.
How Costco's Kirkland Signature Brand Became a Powerhouse
Now a third of Costco's annual sales, store brand Kirkland is a draw for shoppers and a negotiating tool with suppliers.
Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson Among 10 Companies To Announce Dividend Increases In First Half Of April
This is my latest article where I provide predictions of upcoming dividend increases from companies with long-term dividend growth histories. A slow March brought mid-single digit percentage dividend ...