Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 413.11B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 275.24B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 8.10B |
| Shares Out | 443.18M |
| EPS (ttm) | 18.21 |
| PE Ratio | 51.19 |
| Forward PE | 46.38 |
| Dividend | $5.20 (0.56%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Volume | 1,638,075 |
| Open | 940.00 |
| Previous Close | 942.05 |
| Day's Range | 930.15 - 943.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 867.34 - 1,078.24 |
| Beta | 0.96 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,068.38 (+14.62%) |
| Earnings Date | Dec 11, 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. 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 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 25 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,068.38, which is an increase of 14.62% from the latest price.
News
The Big 3: LEN, COST, WFC
@Theotrade's Don Kaufman takes a rare bullish stance on Costco (COST) but shows his bearishness when it comes to Lennar (LEN) and Wells Fargo (WFC). He explains what's behind his reasoning while offer...
Smucker vs. Trader Joe's, Lululemon vs. Costco: Fight Over Brands Goes to Court
Frozen PB&J products square off, the latest in a long-running battle between big-name brands and retailers' private-label products.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash div...
How Costco quietly built a multibillion-dollar clothing empire
Costco did about $9.7 billion in apparel sales in 2024, according to GlobalData estimates. Costco said men's apparel sales were up "double digits" in its most recent fiscal quarter.
Stocks Fell Today. Costco's Shares Rose.
Costco stock got a lift on a day when U.S. indexes fell. Strong September sales numbers helped.
S&P500: Futures Steady With Oracle, Costco, PepsiCo in Focus Before the Open
S&P 500 futures steady after record close. Nasdaq hits 23,000 as traders eye Fed talk, Costco, Oracle, and PepsiCo move premarket.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Period Ending/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Period Ending/ Trading Statement Call October 7, 2025 8:00 PM EDT Company Participants Andrew Yoon - Director of Financial Planning & Investor Relations Pre...
Costco sales run higher after yet another monthly sales gain, helped by digital demand
Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday said it notched an 8% year-over-year sales gain through last month, continuing its streak of sales gains and easing Wall Street's concerns about future growth.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports September Sales Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $26.58 billion for the retail month of September,...
As gold hits $4,000, precious metals are top sellers at Costco — and a cheat code for boosting its e-commerce business
Gold prices hit a record high on Tuesday of more than $4,000 per ounce. One popular place to buy precious metals is Costco, which reportedly sells over $200 million a month.
Baker: Costco shines when the economy softens
Lee Baker, Owner and President of Claris Financial Advisors, says Costco thrives in softer economies as consumers trade down, while AI remains a long-term investment story worth staying in.
Nearly half of Costco's new members are under 40 as retailer bucks industry traffic decline
CFO Gary Millerchip says Costco attracts younger shoppers under 40 through digital sign-ups, with 81 million total paid members reported.
The Big 3: QUBT, COST, SBUX
From coffee to quantum computing, today's Big 3 focuses on a wide range of industries. @ProsperTradingAcademy's Scott Bauer talks about the dip-buying potential behind Quantum Computing (QUBT), his mi...
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Half A Trillion And Counting
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Cramer Says Arista's 'Doing So Well' — But Snubs Sprouts For Costco
On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” on Tuesday, Jim Cramer said Arista Networks Inc (NYSE:ANET) is “doing so well.”
Stock Of The Day: Where Is The Bottom For Costco?
Trading in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: C) is quiet Monday. This comes after the shares lost almost 3% in Friday's trading.
S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Electronic Arts Stock Pops on Buyout Talks; Costco Slips
Reports that a group of investors could be gearing up for a takeover bid helped drive a power-up for a major video game publisher, while soft same-store sales results in the U.S. weighed on the stock ...
Costco is among the S&P 500's worst performers today. An analyst still says it's a ‘safe place to hide.
Shares of Costco Wholesale Corp. were down 2.5% on Friday, making it one of the S&P 500's worst performers for the day, following quarterly results a day earlier that were marked by weaker-than-expect...
What's Costco's Secret To Staying Profitable In Uncertain Times?
Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST) delivered robust earnings in its fourth quarter, demonstrating resilient market share gains and double-digit earnings growth despite macroeconomic uncertainties.
Why Costco stock slipped post-Q4: 3 reasons, plus 5 to buy the dip
Investors are choosing caution on Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) this morning even though the membership-only big-box retailer came in ahead of Street estimates for its fiscal Q4. Including toda...
These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Costco After Q4 Results
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) reported better-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
INTC Continues Rally, MSFT "Top Pick" in Software, COST Beats
Intel (INTC) continued a run to the upside as the U.S. chipmaker seeks investments beyond U.S. borders. Morgan Stanley named Microsoft (MSFT) as a "top pick" in software.
Costco Stock: Buy, Sell, Or Hold?
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) completed fiscal 2025 (August fiscal year) with a solid quarter, slightly surpassing expectations and highlighting the strengths that distinguish it. Its Q4 earnings of $5.87 per...
Costco: Great Business, Still A Hold On Valuation
Costco Wholesale Corporation remains a high-quality, dependable business, but the stock is expensive at over 52 times forward earnings, justifying a Hold rating. COST's strengths include robust member...