Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)

NASDAQ
Currency in USD
977.16
+1.68(+0.17%)
Closed·
After Hours
975.38-1.65(-0.17%)
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COST Scorecard
Full Analysis
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet
Fair Value
Day's Range
962.88978.32
52 wk Range
715.321,078.23
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
975.48
Open
973.97
Day's Range
962.88-978.32
52 wk Range
715.32-1,078.23
Volume
1.78M
Average Vol. (3m)
2.47M
1-Year Change
35.37%
Book Value / Share
57.62
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
1,051.52
Upside
+7.61%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Trading at a high earnings multiple
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Costco Wholesale Corp Company Profile

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, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company also operates gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers; and offers business delivery, travel, grocery, and various other services online. It also operates e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.

Employees
333000

Costco Wholesale Corp SWOT Analysis


Competitive Edge
Learn how Costco maintains its market leadership through efficient operations, strong membership trends, and strategic expansion, while navigating intense retail competition
Valuation Concerns
Delve into the complexities of Costco's high valuation, with a P/E ratio of 57.18x and price targets ranging from $765 to $940, reflecting both investor optimism and potential risks
Digital Evolution
Explore Costco's strategic digital initiatives, including e-commerce enhancements and partnerships, positioning the company for sustained growth in the evolving retail landscape
Financial Prowess
Costco's robust financial performance, with $258.8 billion in revenue and impressive profitability metrics, underscores its market dominance and operational efficiency
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Costco Wholesale Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Q2 FY2025 revenue beat at $63.72B, up 11.1% YoY; EPS missed at $4.02, stock dips 2.02% after hours
  • Comparable sales grew 6.8%, e-commerce surged 20.9%; membership fee income up 7.4% to $1.193B
  • 28 new warehouses planned for FY2025; $5B capital expenditure projected for expansion and enhancements
  • Executives emphasize value focus amid economic uncertainty; warn of potential tariff and FX pressures
  • FY2025 and FY2026 EPS forecasts at $18.21 and $19.94; analyst price targets range from $560 to $1,205
Last Updated: 03/06/2025, 06:15 PM
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Compare COST to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
COST
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
56.9x13.2x11.6x
PEG Ratio
4.69−0.510.03
Price / Book
17.0x1.3x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
1.6x0.2x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.5%8.3%19.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

23 Buy
15 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
39 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,051.52
(+7.61% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 17.17%
Dividend Yield
0.53%
Industry Median 0.48%
Annualized Payout
5.20
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+11.60%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 06, 2025
EPS / Forecast
4.02 / 4.09
Revenue / Forecast
63.72B / 63.03B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Costco (COST) Stock Price Today?

The Costco stock price today is 977.16

What Stock Exchange Does Costco Trade On?

Costco is listed and trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Costco?

The stock symbol for Costco is "COST."

Does Costco Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Costco dividend yield is 0.53%.

What Is the Costco Market Cap?

As of today, Costco market cap is 433.55B.

What is Costco Earnings Per Share?

The Costco EPS is 17.17.

What Is the Next Costco Earnings Date?

Costco will release its next earnings report on May 30, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is COST a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
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