Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
| Market Cap | 448.66B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 280.39B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 8.30B |
| Shares Out | 443.87M |
| EPS (ttm) | 18.67 |
| PE Ratio | 54.14 |
| Forward PE | 48.92 |
| Dividend | $5.20 (0.51%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Volume | 3,973,272 |
| Open | 990.53 |
| Previous Close | 986.74 |
| Day's Range | 989.58 - 1,014.19 |
| 52-Week Range | 844.06 - 1,067.08 |
| Beta | 1.01 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 1,015.95 (+0.51%) |
| Earnings Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
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. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising appliances, small electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal, automotiv... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 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 21 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,015.95, which is an increase of 0.51% from the latest price.
News
Costco Q2 Earnings Preview: Shoppers Bleed, COST Feeds
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What's Going On With Costco Wholesale Stock Today?
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Retailers could win big on a repeal of Trump's tariffs. Here's why the stocks aren't rising.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Period Ending/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
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Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports January Sales Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $21.33 billion for the retail month of January, t...
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Costco's surprise Nike collaboration sends sneaker resale market into complete frenzy
Costco quietly dropped a new, exclusive Nike collaboration sneaker on Friday in a surprising move that sent both customers and the resale market into a frenzy.
Costco accused of deceiving shoppers over popular $5 rotisserie chickens
Lawsuit filed in San Diego federal court, alleges Costco claims chickens are preservative-free despite using sodium phosphate and carrageenan.
It's Cold Outside. And That Just Might Warm Up These Stocks.
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Costco's lesser-known membership benefits explained
Discover hidden Costco member perks beyond bulk shopping: exclusive travel deals, auto discounts, prescription savings and professional home services.
Costco's popular bargain meal at center of new lawsuit
Costco faces a class-action lawsuit over alleged false "no preservatives" claims on its popular Kirkland rotisserie chicken, court documents show.
How Costco Stock Falls To $700?
Costco Wholesale (COST) shares have risen 16% over the past month and are presently being traded at $983.25.
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Winter Storm Brewing, Carts Filling
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Costco quietly boosts gas rewards for branded credit card holders
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