Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 422.05B -2.7% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 293.59B +9.2% |
| Net Income | 8.84B +12.7% |
| EPS | 19.88 +12.8% |
| Shares Out | 443.48M |
| PE Ratio | 47.87 |
| Forward PE | 43.46 |
| Dividend | $5.88 (0.62%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,809,102 |
| Open | 927.00 |
| Previous Close | 924.67 |
| Day's Range | 924.84 - 952.64 |
| 52-Week Range | 844.06 - 1,096.50 |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,082.94 (+13.79%) |
| 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 $1,082.94, which is an increase of 13.79% from the latest price.
News
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.
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 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.
Costco is selling wild amounts of protein as whey shortages loom
Protein-packed foods and drinks are a huge hit at Costco, the company said last week. The popularity of GLP-1 drugs is fueling a broad demand for added protein in just about everything.
Why analysts are backing Costco despite its post-earnings slump
Costco Wholesale COST shares have come under pressure following the retailer's latest quarterly earnings report, but several analysts argue that the recent pullback may not reflect the company's long-...
Costco says its gas stations set all-time volume records as shoppers search for cheap fuel
Costco's gas stations have seen a rise in demand for their low-priced gasoline, as the surge helped the company top expectations for its third-quarter sales.
Costco Sets Gas Sales Records as Price-Sensitive Drivers Seek Bargains
Costco sold a record amount of gas during the quarter ended May 10, as consumers sought relief from rising prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. “Price continues to resonate strongly with ...
Forget earnings, Costco stock investors are about to get a special boost
Issaquah-headquartered Costco Wholesale (COST) ended in the “red” on May 29 after the big-box retailer's Q3 per-share profit came in shy of Street estimates. The multinational's total revenue surpasse...
Costco says its gas stations set all-time volume records as consumers seek lower-priced fuel
Costco topped third-quarter sales expectations as its gas stations hit record volumes amid surging fuel prices and growing consumer price sensitivity.
Higher gas prices are driving people to membership retailers — and Costco is the latest to benefit
Costco's same-store sales rose 9.8% during its third quarter, well above Wall Street's estimates, as gasoline sales provided a nice bump.
Costco Wholesale Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 2026 saw net income rise 15% and net sales up 11.6%, with record gas volumes and strong digital growth. Membership fee income increased 10.7%, and executive memberships grew 9.6%. Continued investment in new warehouses, digital, and AI is expected to drive future growth.
Costco Wholesale Earnings release: Q3 2026
Costco Wholesale released its Q3 2026 earnings on May 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Costco Wholesale Slides: Q3 2026
Costco Wholesale has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 28, 2026.
Costco Wholesale Quarterly report: Q3 2026
Costco Wholesale has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 28, 2026.
Costco Profit Rises as Value Offerings Draw Pressured Consumers
Costco reported higher third-quarter profit as the retailer continues to draw inflation-weary consumers.
Costco sales jump 11%, revenue tops Wall Street expectations
Costco reported an increase in net sales compared to the year-ago period, with revenue beating Wall Street estimates. The retailer said adjusted comparable sales increased 6.6% for the quarter.
Costco Wholesale beats quarterly sales estimates
Costco Wholesale topped market expectations for third-quarter U.S. same store sales on Thursday, helped by demand for food and other essentials at its membership-only stores.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports Third Quarter and Year-To-Date Operating Results For Fiscal 2026
ISSAQUAH, Wash., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced its operating results for the third quarter (twelve weeks) and...
Costco Results Will Be This Earning Season's Last Look at the Consumer
Investors will be looking to see if the results show consumers are still spending.
Trump said he'd 'remember' companies that didn't apply for tariff refunds. Many of them are anyway
While President Donald Trump said he would "remember" the companies that didn't seek tariff refunds, many of the largest U.S. companies have done so anyway. Among the major U.S. corporations that have...