Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
Market Cap | 226.81B |
Revenue (ttm) | 231.03B |
Net Income (ttm) | 5.88B |
Shares Out | 443.73M |
EPS (ttm) | 13.23 |
PE Ratio | 38.63 |
Forward PE | 33.56 |
Dividend | $3.49 (0.68%) |
Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
Volume | 1,362,819 |
Open | 503.23 |
Previous Close | 503.28 |
Day's Range | 502.00 - 511.41 |
52-Week Range | 406.51 - 612.27 |
Beta | 0.76 |
Analysts | Buy |
Price Target | 562.80 (+10.11%) |
Earnings Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
About COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. It offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. The company offers sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco and deli products; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tir... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2022, COST's revenue was $226.95 billion, an increase of 15.83% compared to the previous year's $195.93 billion. Earnings were $5.84 billion, an increase of 16.72%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 43 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $562.8, which is an increase of 10.11% from the latest price.
News

Costco (COST) Flat As Market Sinks: What You Should Know
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Costco Wholesale Corp. said Thursday that its board of directors has reauthorized a stock buyback program of up to $4 billion. The program expires in January 2027 and replaces the current $4 billion p...

Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Reauthorization of Stock Repurchase Program and Quarterly Cash Dividend
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced that its Board of Directors has reauthorized a common stock r...

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Walmart and Costco the winners as the industry goes back to ‘real retailing': Analyst
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Costco (COST) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Costco's (COST) December Sales Reflect Stellar Holiday Season
A customer-centric approach, strategic pricing, merchandise initiatives and an emphasis on memberships help Costco (COST) post consistent sales growth.

Costco (COST) Surges 7.3%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
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Costco stock jumps on holiday sales data from December
Shares of Costco are moving higher after the company beat Wall Street expectations for holiday sales in December.
Three-Stock Lunch: COST, DAL & FCX
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Yahoo Finance Live anchors Brad Smith, Brian Sozzi and Julie Hyman discuss the rise in stock for Costco following December sales.

Investors Heavily Search Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): Here is What You Need to Know
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Retail sector signals wage inflation has peaked, says Jan Kniffen
Jan Kniffen, J. Rogers Kniffen WWE CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Kniffen's thoughts on the retail industry, how much of the retail struggles are a seasonal issue and more.

Costco stock bounces off 6-month low after upbeat December sales
Shares of Costco Wholesale Corp. COST, -1.40% bounced 2.2% off a 6 1/2-month low in premarket trading Friday, after the membership-based warehouse retailer reported upbeat December sales. The company ...
Stocks: WWE, Costco move in after hours trading
Yahoo Finance Live anchors Seana Smith and Dave Briggs discuss two top tickers moving in after hours trading on Thursday.

Costco stock rises as holiday sales gain even as online sales recede
Costco Wholesale Corp. shares ticked higher in the extended session Thursday after the warehouse club reported a rise in holiday sales from a year ago, even as online sales pulled back.

Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports December Sales Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $23.80 billion for the retail month of December, ...

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Costco's Membership Model Is Coming to the Rescue
Costco Wholesale Corp. ( COST , Financial) has lost 19% of its market value this year as investors continue to cut back on stocks due to inflation and fears of a potential recession. The company repor...