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Costco (COST)
NASDAQ:COST
COST Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$686.26 - $1,008.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume603.52K
Average Volume (3M)2.04M
Market Cap
$417.12B
Enterprise Value$425.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)55.2
Beta0.78
Next Earnings
Mar 06, 2025EPS Estimate
4.05Next Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 07, 2025Dividend Yield0.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.03
Shares Outstanding443,898,860
10 Day Avg. Volume1,880,046
30 Day Avg. Volume2,041,566
Standard Deviation0.07
R-Squared0.44
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.61
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)32.00
P/FCF Ratio51.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.25
Enterprise Value/Ebitda34.72
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,054.42Price Target Upside7.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering24
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings And Financial PerformanceCostco delivered a robust comp result and beat estimates with meaningful acceleration in general merchandise sales, supported by strong holiday performance and calendar benefits.
Membership And Revenue GrowthThe announced membership fee increase is anticipated to be a positive catalyst for Costco's earnings and stock performance, contributing to sales and EBIT growth.
Online Sales And E-commerceOnline sales are a key growth driver for Costco, with a notable 21% increase in comparable sales enhancing Costco's market position.
Bears Say
Market RisksKey risks to the target include recession and broader market contraction, which could impact the valuation.
Renewal RatesMembership Renewal Rates Witnessed Slight Dip.
ValuationThe stock is considered expensive, making the current rating still appropriate.
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Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
16.81% Mutual Funds
0.75% Other Institutional Investors
59.06% 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 $686.26 and its highest was $1008.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Costco’s market cap?
Costco’s market cap is $417.12B.
When is Costco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costco’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 06, 2025 which is in 30 days.
How were Costco’s earnings last quarter?
Costco released its earnings results on Dec 12, 2024. The company reported $4.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.786 by $0.254.
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 0.46%. See more information on Costco dividends here
What is Costco’s EPS estimate?
Costco’s EPS estimate is 4.05.
How many shares outstanding does Costco have?
Costco has 443,898,860 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costco reported an EPS of $4.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.786. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.097%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costco?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Costco’s share is Fisher Asset Management LLC. It holds Costco’s shares valued at 3B.
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Costco Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$1,054.42 (7.61% Upside)
$1,054.42 (7.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
COST Sentiment 81%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 225.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
37.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
30.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Costco
Incorporated in 1983, Costco Wholesale Corp. operates an international chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. It sells product categories, including groceries, appliances, automotive supplies, toys, hardware, sporting goods, books, housewares, and apparel among others. The company is based in Issaquah, Washington.
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COST Company Deck
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COST Earnings Call
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial growth, record-breaking warehouse openings, and impressive e-commerce and membership expansion. However, challenges included slight declines in membership renewal rates and impacts from gasoline deflation and potential tariffs. Overall, the positive achievements predominantly overshadowed the lowlights.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
$1,054.42
▲(7.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering COST
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
52/55 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+26.32%
reiterated a buy rating 27 days ago
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