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Costco Wholesale Corp

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SectorConsumer defensive

961.36 0.88

Overview

Share price change

24h

Current

Min

949.04

Max

967.93

Key metrics

By Trading Economics

Income

2.2B

Sales

71B

P/E

Sector Avg

47.614

29.663

EPS

4.93

Dividend yield

0.57

Profit margin

3.108

Employees

341,000

EBITDA

143M

3.4B

Recommendations

By TipRanks

Recommendations

Buy

12 Months Forecast

+15.52% upside

Dividends

By Acuity

Dividend yield

Sector Avg

0.57%

3.55%

Next Earnings

24 Sept 2026

Next Dividend date

13 Nov 2026

Next Ex Dividend date

30 Oct 2026

Market Stats

By TradingEconomics

Market Cap

2.9B

423B

Previous open

960.48

Previous close

961.36

News Sentiment

By Acuity

31%

69%

22 / 130 Consumer defensive

Costco Wholesale Corp Chart

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Related News

17 Aug 2026, 19:26 UTC

News

Costco's stock is declining amid valuation concerns raised by The Motley Fool, despite reporting $70.53 billion in revenue growth for the last quarter.

13 Aug 2026, 19:37 UTC

Social Media
News

Costco Wholesale Corp shares are trading higher as operating income rose over 11% to $2.8 billion, supported by strong membership retention and sales growth.

12 Aug 2026, 19:36 UTC

Costco Wholesale shares are modestly higher, supported by a positive market backdrop and aligned with broader trends despite no specific company news.

10 Aug 2026, 19:31 UTC

Correlated Moves
News

Costco shares are lower amid mixed options sentiment and declining implied volatility. The Nasdaq 100 Index's drop may also impact broader market sentiment.

7 Aug 2026, 20:07 UTC

Macro Event

Costco Wholesale Corp shares are lower following a labor market report showing an unexpected job loss of 23,000 in July.

6 Aug 2026, 20:03 UTC

Macro Event
News

Costco Wholesale reported strong July sales, with adjusted comparable sales increasing and net sales reaching $23.12 billion. Shares are higher amid positive consumer demand trends.

5 Aug 2026, 23:02 UTC

Social Media
News

Costco reported July net sales of $23.12 billion, a 10.7% increase year-over-year. Shares are trading higher in after-market hours following the announcement.

4 Aug 2026, 23:26 UTC

Costco Wholesale Corp is trading higher in after-market hours, reflecting broader market gains amid positive sentiment around potential oil supply agreements.

3 Aug 2026, 19:26 UTC

Correlated Moves
News

Costco Wholesale Corp reported strong financial metrics, including a 3% free cash flow margin and 35.1% return on invested capital. Shares are higher today amid broader market gains.

31 Jul 2026, 19:36 UTC

Costco Wholesale Corp shares are lower today, reflecting a modest decline since Thursday's close. No specific news was identified to explain the movement.

30 Jul 2026, 20:08 UTC

Costco Wholesale Corp shares are lower today, impacted by declines in the Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail sub-sector. The stock has shown unusual volatility during the session.

29 Jul 2026, 19:37 UTC

Macro Event

Costco shares are higher, supported by gains in the Consumer Staples sector and a stable economic outlook following the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.

28 Jul 2026, 23:52 UTC

Costco Wholesale Corp is higher in after-market hours, reflecting positive broader market sentiment. The stock remains significantly above its 20-day moving average.

27 Jul 2026, 23:56 UTC

Correlated Moves

Costco shares are lower in after-market trading, following a slight decline in the Nasdaq 100 Index. The stock remains above its 20-day moving average.

24 Jul 2026, 23:16 UTC

Costco Wholesale Corp shares are slightly lower in after-market hours. No specific news was identified to explain the movement.

23 Jul 2026, 23:46 UTC

Correlated Moves

Costco shares are lower in after-hours trading, continuing a trend of declines over the past five sessions amid rising credit default swaps and inflation concerns.

22 Jul 2026, 23:56 UTC

Correlated Moves

Costco Wholesale shares are lower in after-market hours amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices affecting market sentiment.

21 Jul 2026, 17:16 UTC

News

Costco Wholesale Corp shares are lower today, continuing a three-day decline despite broader market optimism from easing oil prices and gains in Asian markets.

20 Jul 2026, 19:43 UTC

News

Costco shares are lower today despite plans to expand its standalone gas station model, including a new site in Honolulu.

17 Jul 2026, 23:26 UTC

Costco Wholesale Corp shares are lower in after-market hours, with no specific news identified to explain the decline since Friday's close.

16 Jul 2026, 20:04 UTC

Social Media

Costco Wholesale shares are higher, supported by a recent gap up amid broader market unease over Middle East conflicts affecting shipping and energy prices.

15 Jul 2026, 19:32 UTC

Correlated Moves

Costco Wholesale Corp's shares are lower today, influenced by a broader downturn in the Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail sub-sector and a declining Nasdaq 100 Index.

14 Jul 2026, 19:47 UTC

Costco Wholesale Corp shares are lower today, reflecting a position near the lower end of their one-month trading range. No specific news was identified.

13 Jul 2026, 19:47 UTC

News

RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of Costco with a Sector Perform rating and $1,000 price target, supporting gains during the session.

10 Jul 2026, 20:07 UTC

News

Costco Wholesale shares are higher today, recovering from earlier losses despite concerns over moderating growth and sustainability amid easing fuel prices.

9 Jul 2026, 23:26 UTC

Social Media

Costco Wholesale shares are slightly higher in after-market hours, despite recent declines and social media discussions on potential buying opportunities between $800 and $850.

8 Jul 2026, 23:51 UTC

News
Social Media

Costco Wholesale reported net sales of $29.24 billion for June but shares declined in after-hours trading amid mixed investor sentiment and broader market trends.

7 Jul 2026, 19:46 UTC

News
Social Media
Correlated Moves

Costco faces scrutiny from a class-action lawsuit alleging toxic heavy metals in its protein products, contributing to shares trading lower since Monday's close.

6 Jul 2026, 23:56 UTC

Correlated Moves

Costco Wholesale Corp's shares are lower in after-market hours, reflecting a slight decline since Monday's close amid broader market trends.

2 Jul 2026, 20:04 UTC

News

Costco Wholesale Corp's stock is higher following a report of strong May sales, which rose to $20.95 billion, reflecting sustained demand in retail.

Peer Comparison

Price change

Costco Wholesale Corp Forecast

Price Target

By TipRanks

15.52% upside

12 Months Forecast

Average 1,101.44 USD  15.52%

High 1,315 USD

Low 781 USD

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets forCostco Wholesale Corp - Dist in the last 3 months.

Rating Consensus

By TipRanks

Buy

21 ratings

13

Buy

7

Hold

1

Sell

Sentiment

By Acuity

22 / 130 Consumer defensive

News Sentiment

Bullish Evidence

Volatility

Below average

News Volume (RCV)

Above average

Financials

Selling and administration expenses

Operating expenses

Pre-tax profit

Sales

Cost of sales

Gross profit on sales

Interest expense on debt

EBITDA

Operating profit

$

About Costco Wholesale Corp

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, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company also operates gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers; and offers business delivery, travel, grocery, and various other services online. It also operates e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
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