Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

NASDAQ: COST · Real-Time Price · USD
894.68
-1.18 (-0.13%)
At close: Dec 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
895.17
+0.49 (0.05%)
After-hours: Dec 5, 2025, 7:59 PM EST
-0.13%
Market Cap 397.20B
Revenue (ttm) 275.24B
Net Income (ttm) 8.10B
Shares Out 443.96M
EPS (ttm) 18.21
PE Ratio 49.13
Forward PE 44.56
Dividend $5.20 (0.58%)
Ex-Dividend Date Oct 31, 2025
Volume 2,359,738
Open 897.25
Previous Close 895.86
Day's Range 893.00 - 905.89
52-Week Range 871.71 - 1,078.24
Beta 0.98
Analysts Buy
Price Target 1,071.35 (+19.75%)
Earnings Date Dec 11, 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. 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]

Industry Discount Stores
IPO Date Sep 22, 1993
Employees 341,000
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol COST
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 24 analysts, the average rating for COST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,071.35, which is an increase of 19.75% from the latest price.

Price Target
$1,071.35
(19.75% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Costco adds Biden Commerce Sec. Gina Raimondo to board on heels of Trump tariff lawsuit

Costco will add Gina Raimondo to its board of directors. Raimondo previously served as Commerce secretary in the administration of President Joe Biden.

1 day ago - CNBC

Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Nomination of Gina Raimondo to Board of Directors

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced the nomination for election to its Board of Directors of Secr...

1 day ago - GlobeNewsWire

Costco's stock turns negative for the year as U.S. sales trends decelerate

Rather than how much sales rise for a retailer, investors sometimes care more about how that growth has changed over time.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Why Costco Stock Dropped Today

Costco reported strong same-store sales for November, and Q1 last night. Gas sales helped SSS numbers somewhat, but not significantly so.

1 day ago - The Motley Fool

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Period Ending/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Period Ending/ Trading Statement Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Costco's Earnings Setup: Tariff Roulette, Special Dividend Odds And A 50x P/E

Costco Wholesale Corporation heads into earnings with strong comp sales, but the tariff-refund lawsuit now overshadows everything and could reshape margins if the Supreme Court strikes down duties. Th...

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports November Sales Results

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $23.64 billion for the retail month of November, ...

2 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Walmart vs. Costco: What's the Better Retail Stock to Buy Right Now?

Walmart and Costco have been growing at similar rates over the past couple of years. Their strong stock performances have pushed them to fairly high valuations.

Other symbols: WMT
2 days ago - The Motley Fool

Costco is suing the U.S. government over Trump's tariffs. Here's why

Costco has sued the U.S. government to ensure it will receive refunds if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's bid for sweeping authority to impose tariffs.

3 days ago - Fast Company

Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping emergency tariff powers

The wholesale giant claims the White House misused emergency authority and warns importers could lose refunds even if duties are ruled unlawful

3 days ago - The Guardian

Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs, requests refund

CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on Costco's lawsuit against the Trump administration's tariffs.

3 days ago - CNBC Television

Costco Takes White House to Court Over ‘Unlawful' Tariffs

Costco has sued the Trump administration over what it calls the country's “unlawful” tariffs. In a lawsuit filed last week, the warehouse retailer asks the Court of International Trade to consider all...

3 days ago - PYMNTS

Costco Is Suing the Trump Administration—Here's Why

Warehouse retail giant Costco Wholesale (COST) has joined the list of companies looking for a refund on tariffs.

3 days ago - Investopedia

Apple's AI leadership, Costco's tariff lawsuit, Cyber Monday Shopify outage and more in Morning Squawk

The three major indexes broke five-day winning streaks. Apple's head of artificial intelligence is stepping down.

Other symbols: AAPLSHOP
3 days ago - CNBC

Should You Buy Costco Stock Before 2026?

Costco has been reporting healthy sales increases and growing profits. It has a recession-proof model, but the stock trades at a premium valuation.

3 days ago - The Motley Fool

Costco sues US government for tariff refunds as SC reviews legality of Trump's trade actions

Multinational retailer Costco has taken the unusual step of suing the US government to ensure it can recover import duties should the Supreme Court ultimately rule that former President Donald Trump l...

3 days ago - Invezz

Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods

Retailer faces December 15 deadline that could prevent recovery of duties paid on imported goods.

3 days ago - New York Post

Costco Joins Companies Suing Trump Administration Over Tariffs

The retailer is one of the biggest companies to seek a refund should the Supreme court strike down emergency tariffs

4 days ago - WSJ

Costco sues Trump's tariff in bid to secure refund before Supreme Court ruling

Costco filed a lawsuit to recover tariff payments imposed by the Trump administration. The retailer challenged tariffs enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

4 days ago - Business Insider

Costco sues for Trump tariff refunds before Supreme Court rules on if they're illegal

Costco is suing the Trump administration in an effort to get a full refund of new tariffs paid by the warehouse retail giant this year and to block those tariffs from continuing to be imposed as a Sup...

4 days ago - CNBC

3 Great Retail Stocks For the Holiday Season

The holidays have arrived, and consumers have started heading out, or logging in, to engage with their favorite retailers for gifts, parties, and travel, among other seasonal favorites.

Other symbols: AMZNULTA
4 days ago - Benzinga

The Big 3: COST, STX, XOM

@ProsperTradingAcademy's Scott Bauer braces for a rebound in Costco (COST) after the retail giant's lagging 2025 performance. However, he sees Seagate (STX) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) losing steam on their...

Other symbols: XOMSTX
4 days ago - Schwab Network

Top Stocks with Earnings This Week: Costco, MongoDB, Ulta and More

Retail investors are prepping for a lighter week of corporate earnings featuring discount retailers, cybersecurity companies and some big tech names.

Other symbols: MDBULTA
4 days ago - Benzinga

Costco (COST), BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) & "Two Different Flavors" of Retail Spend

Tsvetta Kaleynska says there's "two different flavored stories" you can find between Costco (COST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ). She attributes Costco to a "theme park for adults" that shows positive ...

Other symbols: BJ
4 days ago - Schwab Network

Should You Buy Costco Before 2026?

Shares of the warehouse retailer trade at an expensive price-to-earnings ratio of 50. Costco is an outstanding company that has consistently grown its same-store sales.

4 days ago - The Motley Fool