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Costco (COST)
NASDAQ:COST
COST Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$702.00 - $1,078.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume603.52K
Average Volume (3M)2.43M
Market Cap
$423.45B
Enterprise Value$425.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.74B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)55.7
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
May 29, 2025EPS Estimate
4.09Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 07, 2025Dividend Yield0.48%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.13
Shares Outstanding443,683,350
10 Day Avg. Volume2,151,501
30 Day Avg. Volume2,434,336
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.59
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.56
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)30.90
P/FCF Ratio49.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.25
Enterprise Value/Ebitda37.78
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,088.25Price Target Upside12.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering25
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market StrategyCostco aims to minimize the impact of tariffs on costs, showing strategic management of external economic factors.
Membership GrowthMembership trends remain strong with a 6.8% increase in member households and high renewal rates, making Costco's value proposition more attractive.
Sales PerformanceE-commerce comps grew 22.2%, indicating strong online sales performance for Costco.
Bears Say
Earnings PerformanceCOST reported F2Q EPS of $4.03, below GS/consensus (LSEG Data & Analytics) of $4.15/$4.11.
ProfitabilityWage Investments to Slightly Weigh on Profitability. The new minimum wage is $20/hr while all other pay scales also received slight hourly increases.
Valuation ConcernsValuation looks increasingly frothy as investors ask harder questions on names like Costco with historic multiples.
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Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
16.89% Mutual Funds
14.65% Other Institutional Investors
44.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Macro & PoliticalRisks related to catastrophic events or geopolitical conditions that may disrupt the company’s business
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by Costco
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
COST FAQ
What was Costco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costco lowest stock price was $702.00 and its highest was $1078.23 in the past 12 months.
What is Costco’s market cap?
Costco’s market cap is $423.45B.
When is Costco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costco’s upcoming earnings report date is May 29, 2025 which is in 55 days.
How were Costco’s earnings last quarter?
Costco released its earnings results on Mar 06, 2025. The company reported $4.02 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.092 by -$0.072.
Is Costco overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Costco’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Costco pay dividends?
Costco pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.159 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.48%. See more information on Costco dividends here
What is Costco’s EPS estimate?
Costco’s EPS estimate is 4.09.
How many shares outstanding does Costco have?
Costco has 443,683,350 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costco reported an EPS of $4.02 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.092. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.069%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costco?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in COST
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Costco Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$1,088.25 (12.53% Upside)
$1,088.25 (12.53% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
COST Sentiment 74%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 117.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
36.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
32.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Costco
Costco Wholesale Corporation, commonly known as Costco, is a multinational corporation operating a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, Costco is one of the largest retailers globally, offering a wide range of merchandise, including groceries, electronics, clothing, furniture, and more. The company focuses on providing quality goods at competitive prices, primarily through bulk sales, which appeals to both individual and business members. Costco is renowned for its no-frills warehouse model, which emphasizes low operating costs and high inventory turnover.
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COST Company Deck
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COST Earnings Call
Q2 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected strong performance in sales, e-commerce growth, and membership fee income, alongside strategic expansion plans. However, challenges from foreign exchange, tariff uncertainty, and increased supply chain costs were noted. Despite these challenges, the overall sentiment leans positive due to robust sales performance and strategic growth initiatives.Read More>---
COST Net sales Breakdown
40.65% Foods and Sundries
25.63% Non-Foods
20.02% Warehouse Ancillary and Other Businesses
13.71% Fresh Foods
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COST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,088.25
▲(12.53% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering COST
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
52/57 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+25.14%
reiterated a buy rating 16 days ago
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