Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 441.15B +4.2% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 303.15B +10.1% |
| Net Income | 9.23B +13.9% |
| EPS | 20.76 +14.0% |
| Shares Out | 443.13M |
| PE Ratio | 47.95 |
| Forward PE | 43.63 |
| Dividend | $5.88 (0.59%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,745,588 |
| Open | 986.00 |
| Previous Close | 989.11 |
| Day's Range | 985.01 - 997.43 |
| 52-Week Range | 844.06 - 1,096.50 |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,066.06 (+7.09%) |
| Earnings Date | Dec 10, 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 40 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,066.06, which is an increase of 7.09% from the latest price.
News
Costco Stock: Here’s Why This 5-Star Analyst Just Raised COST Price Target by 17% to $1,250
Ivan Feinseth, a five-star analyst at Tigress Financial, has raised his price target on wholesale retailer Costco ($COST) by 17%, from $1,065 to $1,250, predicting about 28% upside. Feinseth also…
Costco price target raised to $1,250 from $1,065 at Tigress Financial
Tigress Financial analyst Joseph Feldman raised the firm’s price target on Costco (COST) to $1,250 from $1,065 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Costco’s accelerating membership growth, AI-enabled...
Retail Stocks AMZN, WMT, COST Set for Holiday Windfall Despite Pressure on Shoppers
Shares of top U.S. retailers Amazon ($AMZN), Walmart ($WMT), and Costco ($COST) could soon get a new boost. On Thursday, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecast November and December 2026…
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Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash div...
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 $1,040, predicting about 10% upside. The…
Costco's Sales Rebound in September Looks Great on Paper. Why There's More to the Story.
Costco's comparable sales rose sharply in September, but a Wall Street analyst says part of that surge was fueled by one-off, lower-margin boosters.
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Costco (COST) Delivers One of Its Biggest 2026 Sales Gains in September
U.S. wholesale retailer Costco ($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
Costco's fiscal year 2026 has officially concluded, and the retailing giant certainly closed out on a high note. Key Takeaways: Costco recently released its Q4 2026 and fiscal year 2026 operating resu...
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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A "Window" Into the K-Shaped Economy: Consumer Concerns COST Earnings Show
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.
Costco to land in yet another California city in just weeks — amid nationwide expansion surge
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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…