Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 428.29B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 258.81B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 7.58B |
| Shares Out | 443.94M |
| EPS (ttm) | 17.02 |
| PE Ratio | 56.68 |
| Forward PE | 52.31 |
| Dividend | $4.64 (0.48%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Volume | 2,631,236 |
| Open | 982.00 |
| Previous Close | 982.08 |
| Day's Range | 964.03 - 985.60 |
| 52-Week Range | 640.51 - 1,008.25 |
| Beta | 0.81 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 984.33 (+2.03%) |
| Earnings Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
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 $984.33, which is an increase of 2.03% from the latest price.
News
Costco: Hard To Be Bearish But Also Too Expensive For Buys (Rating Upgrade)
Price hikes are only partially offsetting volume declines, but a rise in membership fees can lift overall comps in the future as customers' membership renewal periods trigger. Warehouse expansion-led ...
Costco Warns That Tariffs Raise Prices, Trump Team Says Trade Policies Will 'Make Life Affordable'
Retailer Costco Wholesale Corporation COST is the latest company to warn about the impact tariffs imposed by President-elect Donald Trump could have on higher prices for consumers.
Costco exec warns Trump's proposed tariffs would raise costs
Costco is the latest retailer to warn that President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs would raise costs. However, the warehouse giant said it's hard to predict the impact.
Costco Q1: Sell The Membership Fee Euphoria
I am rating Costco a “sell” with a price target of $832, as its current valuation fully prices in projected FY25 revenue and operating income growth of 10% and 28% YoY, respectively. With the recent 8...
Costco executive warns of price hikes because of Trump tariffs: ‘When it rains, it rains on everybody'
The president-elect has said he plans to slap a 25% levy on all goods entering the US from Mexico and Canada.
Costco: I Was Wrong, Upgrading To Buy
Costco has significantly outperformed the S&P 500, rising 35% in nine months, prompting a reassessment of its stock rating from Hold to Buy. Despite a high P/E ratio, Costco's strong retail operations...
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Costco Unharmed By Subscription Hike As Retailer Beats Street Forecast
Costco Wholesale ruffled some feathers earlier this year when it warned that subscription rates were going up for the first time since 2017, but the bulk discounter beat earnings estimates for its fis...
Costco Stock Climbs After Earnings. Why Analysts Don't Mind Its High Price Tag.
The warehouse clubs' fledgling e-commerce business is driving sales of discretionary items.
Memberships are at 'the core' of Costco's success: Analyst
Costco Wholesale (COST) posted a fiscal first-quarter earnings beat, with e-commerce sales rising 13% year over year. Jefferies Senior VP of Equity Research Corey Tarlowe joined the Morning Brief to d...
Costco Q4: Strong Membership Fee Growth Likely Ahead
Costco Wholesale Corporation's strong membership fee income growth and 7.1% adjusted comparable sales growth support a “Buy” rating with a fair value of $1,200 per share. The recent membership fee inc...
Costco's Unique Retail Model And Solid Growth Stand Out In Challenging Market: Analysts
JP Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers reiterated the Overweight rating on Costco Wholesale Corporation COST with a price forecast of $1,090.
Why Is Costco Stock Up 2x S&P 500 This Year?
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock is up 52% since the beginning of this year, almost 2x the return of the S&P 500 over the same period. In comparison, Costco's peer Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) stock has swelled a...
Is Costco Stock Still a Buy After Earnings?
Costco stock is slightly higher Friday after the warehouse club beat expectations for its fiscal first quarter. Here's what Wall Street has to say.
Costco: Waiting For A Dip? Next Quarter Is Your Hope
Costco Wholesale Corporation's consistent performance continued in fiscal Q1 '25, with revenues up 7.5% and EPS growing 12.8%, beating estimates. Costco's business model continues to outperform, frust...
Costco, boosted by traffic and digital sales, is well positioned for future gains, says Jefferies
Costco Wholesale Corp., which reported first-quarter results after market close Thursday, is well placed for future share gains, according to analyst firm Jefferies.
RH Year-High Rally, COST Little Changed, Homebuilder Downgrades
Broadcom (AVGO) may have stolen the show with its earnings, but RH ushers a huge rally of its own with raised guidance despite a miss on earnings. Costco (COST) didn't shake a lot of ground in the mar...
Costco: $1,000 Per Share Has No Basis In Reality
Costco's stock has surged rapidly, but technical indicators suggest a potential pullback, making the current risk/reward ratio unattractive. Despite strong revenue and membership fee growth, Costco's ...
COST Falters After Earnings, CRM Upgrade
Costco (COST) fades from overnight highs following the wholesale retailer's 1Q earnings report. COST reported a top-and-bottom line earnings beat, with comp.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Higher, Investors Eye Fed Policy Meet Next Week: Broadcom, RH, Costco In Focus
U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday in premarket hours after declining in trade on Thursday. The futures of all four major indices were trading higher.
Costco can cope with higher tariffs: Analyst
Scott Mushkin of R5 Capital discusses the potential impact of Trump's proposed tariffs on Costco's supply chain and pricing, and outlook for the bulk discount retailer
Costco says it's seeing a shift in how much people eat at home vs. at restaurants
Costco said it's seeing a boost in meat and produce sales. Costco's finance chief said in the Q1 2025 earnings call that there was a shift toward "food at home.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call December 12, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Gary Millerchip - EVP and CFO Ron Vachris - President and CEO Conference ...
Costco CEO: Digital Sales Outpacing Overall Growth on ‘Tech Journey'
Costco is proving that its digital transformation is more than just a buzzword — it's driving growth. As the company continues to enhance its eCommerce offerings and streamline member experiences, its...