Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 406.34B -7.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 293.59B +9.2% |
| Net Income | 8.84B +12.7% |
| EPS | 19.88 +12.8% |
| Shares Out | 443.48M |
| PE Ratio | 46.09 |
| Forward PE | 41.87 |
| Dividend | $5.88 (0.64%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,102,247 |
| Open | 913.74 |
| Previous Close | 912.97 |
| Day's Range | 907.21 - 916.73 |
| 52-Week Range | 844.06 - 1,096.50 |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,080.33 (+17.91%) |
| 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 37 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,080.33, which is an increase of 17.91% from the latest price.
News
US court pauses union lawsuit against Trump consumer watchdog
A federal judge on Friday paused a union lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from shutting down the top U.S. watchdog for consumer financial protection, agreeing to resume the case afte...
Costco (COST) Faces Messy Summer ‘Food Fight’ with Walmart and Kroger
Wholesale retailer Costco ($COST) could be heading for a messy “food fight” this summer with rivals Walmart ($WMT) and Kroger ($KR), according to research firm Evercore ISI. Greg Melich, a…
Why Did Costco Stock Fall Today? Because It Had ‘Little Room for Error'
Costco fell victim to its own excellence.
Costco faces class-action lawsuit alleging protein powder was laced with toxic heavy metals
The proposed class action alleged Costco failed to disclose that its protein powder contained significant levels of arsenic, cadmium and lead.
Costco accused in lawsuit of selling protein powder ‘tainted' with toxic heavy metals
Seven consumers sue the retailer, alleging it violated consumer protection and false advertising laws
Costco price target lowered to $1,100 from $1,110 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,100 from $1,110 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Costco makes payment change that could speed up checkout for members
Costco has expanded its digital wallet feature, allowing members to link any Visa card to the Costco app for faster checkout at registers.
Costco reports June comparable sales up 8.8%
Costco (COST) reported net sales of $29.24B for the retail month of June, the five weeks ended July 5, an increase of 10.6% from $26.44B last year. Net sales for…
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports June Sales Results and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
ISSAQUAH, Wash., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $29.24 billion for the retail month of June, the ...
Costco Wholesale Transcript: Monthly Sales Update June 2026
Net sales for June rose 10.6% to $29.24 billion, with comparable sales up 8.8% and digitally enabled sales up 20.9%. Strongest regional growth was seen in the U.S. Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast, and in Taiwan, UK, and Korea internationally.
Costco Wholesale Press release: FY 2026
Costco Wholesale issued a press release on July 8, 2026, disclosing material business information to investors.
WMT, TGT, and COST Forecasts – Weak Jobs Report Tests US Retail Resilience
These companies will all be in focus, as we are trying to determine the strength or weakness of the US consumer.
Why Costco Stock (COST) Underperformed the S&P 500 Over the Past 3 Months
Shares in wholesale retailer Costco ($COST) fell by more than 6% over the past three months versus a 13.44% gain for the flagship S&P 500 ($SPX). Guggenheim analyst John Heinbockel…
Costco announces all California stores to shut on Fourth of July — here's where to go instead
The membership-only retailer will shut all its U.S. warehouses on Saturday, July 4, including its 142 California location.
Costco Stock (COST) Crowned Top Retail Pick for the Rest of 2026 — Here’s Why
Shares in wholesale retailer Costco ($COST) edged lower on Monday afternoon despite Bernstein naming the company as one of its two top retail stock picks for the second half (H2)…
Here's How Much Costco Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings
Costco Wholesale is set to report earnings after the closing bell Thursday, with traders anticipating a sizable move from the warehouse retailer's stock following the results.
Costco Stock (COST) Drops as Analysts Can’t Agree on the Big-Box Retailer
Wholesale retailer Costco’s ($COST) shares dropped about 2% on Thursday afternoon after research teams from Citi ($C) and Bernstein gave clashing ratings on the stock. Why Citi Remains Cautious of…
Costco resumed with a Neutral at Citi
Citi resumed coverage of Costco (COST) with a Neutral rating and $1,020 price target The firm sees Costco as market share gainer over the long term but views the stock’s…
Wall Street Trends Look Positive for Walmart as it Outshines Rivals Amazon and Costco
Wall Street is back to its bullish best about retail giant Walmart ($WMT), according to TipRanks analysis, but is becoming less certain about rivals Amazon ($AMZN) and Costco ($COST). Let’s…
Costco fires back over lawsuit tied to iconic product as shoppers claim false advertising
Costco is fighting a class-action lawsuit claiming its famous $5 rotisserie chicken is misleadingly labeled “no preservatives.”
Costco quietly rolls back prices on popular Kirkland products in member-friendly move
The retail giant lowered prices on select private-label goods as Costco executives reiterated a commitment to delivering value to members, according to a recent earnings call.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports May Sales Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $24.01 billion for the retail month of May, the f...
Costco Wholesale Transcript: Monthly Sales Update May 2026
Net sales for May rose 14.5% to $24.01 billion, with comparable sales up 12.5% and digitally enabled sales up 21.1%. Strongest growth was seen in the Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, and key international markets, with gas and ancillary businesses leading category gains.
Costco Wholesale Press release: FY 2026
Costco Wholesale issued a press release on June 3, 2026, disclosing material business information to investors.