Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 405.98B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 275.24B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 8.10B |
| Shares Out | 443.24M |
| EPS (ttm) | 18.21 |
| PE Ratio | 50.30 |
| Forward PE | 45.53 |
| Dividend | $5.20 (0.57%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Volume | 4,812,321 |
| Open | 925.55 |
| Previous Close | 943.31 |
| Day's Range | 905.05 - 927.63 |
| 52-Week Range | 867.16 - 1,078.24 |
| Beta | 0.95 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,059.88 (+15.71%) |
| Earnings Date | Sep 25, 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. 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 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 Forecast
According to 26 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,059.88, which is an increase of 15.71% from the latest price.
News
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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
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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...
Business success breakthrough lessons: How Costco's 'big and bulky' shift keeps growing the brand
Golf carts, saunas and sofas with price tags running into the thousands of dollars are now as common at Costco as the $1.50 hot dog, and the company said on its Thursday earnings call that shoppers wi...
Costco's exclusive hours for executive members ‘very well received,' drive sales boost of 1%
Costco Wholesale announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 earnings results Thursday.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Q4 2025 Earnings Call September 25, 2025 5:00 PM EDT Company Participants Gary Millerchip - Executive VP & CFO Ron Vachris - President, CEO & Director Confe...
Costco plans to open new locations at a quicker pace as it tackles busy warehouses
Costco said it plans to open 35 warehouses this fiscal year, up from 27 last year. The quicker pace could help the company manage crowding challenges at its busier locations.
Costco Says Giving Members an Extra Hour to Shop Is Paying Off
The wholesale retailer saw a boost in sales for the fourth quarter thanks in part to its newly extended store hours for executive members.
Costco beats earnings, revenue estimates
CNBC's Melissa Repko breaks down Costco's fourth-quarter earnings report.
Costco says new extended hours added 1% to weekly sales
Costco's CEO said the extended shopping hours for executive members boosted weekly sales by 1%. The wholesale club beat expectations with full-year revenue growth of 8.1%.
Stocks close lower for a third day, Costco Q4 earnings beat Wall Street expectations
Market Domination Overtime anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market moves for September 25, 2025. US stocks close lower for the third session in a row.
Costco Beats Q4 Earnings, Revenue Estimates As Comparable Sales Climb 5.7%
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) reported financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 on Thursday after the market close. Here's a rundown of the membership-based retailer's report.
Costco shares muted after mixed earnings results
Costco on Thursday reported fourth-quarter sales that came up shy of Wall Street's estimates, though the membership warehouse retailer's per-share profit topped expectations.
Costco tops earnings, revenue estimates as warehouse club wins over younger members
Costco topped fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates. The warehouse club has been winning over younger members with better merchandise and stronger digital offerings.
Costco beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong demand for cheaper essentials
Costco Wholesale beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, as Americans hunting for bargains flocked to the membership-only retail chain to snap up lower-priced essentials.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced its operating results for the 16-week fourth quarter and the...
Flickinger: COST "Better Everything" Over Competitors, Consumers Top of Mind
Burt Flickinger believes Costco (COST) has a much wider moat compared to peers like Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT). He adds that the company's cost-cutting measures will help levy tariff costs he expe...
How To Earn $500 A Month From Costco Stock Ahead Of Q4 Earnings
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Thursday, Sept. 25.
Bellinger: Costco's consumer is fine, but elevated expenses are pressuring margins.
David Bellinger, Senior Analyst at Mizuho Securities, says Costco faces margin pressure despite strong sales and membership. He remains neutral on the stock, favoring Walmart for e-commerce growth.
Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Costco Expectations Ahead Of Q4 Earnings
Costco Wholesale Corporation COST will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Thursday, Sept. 25.