994.50 USD
+26.75
2.76%
At close Apr 17, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
995.33
+0.83
0.08%
1 day
2.76%
5 days
3.17%
1 month
8.50%
3 months
5.44%
6 months
12.34%
Year to date
9.31%
1 year
39.05%
5 years
212.81%
10 years
587.90%
 

About: Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given its frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below that of competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and generating strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and has over 60% share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates another 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.

Employees: 333,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 10 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

425% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 462 | Existing positions closed: 88

9% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $261B [Q3] → $285B (+$23.6B) [Q4]

8% more funds holding

Funds holding: 3,531 [Q3] → 3,824 (+293) [Q4]

3% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 322 [Q3] → 332 (+10) [Q4]

2% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,471 | Existing positions reduced: 1,436

0.32% more ownership

Funds ownership: 68.15% [Q3] → 68.47% (+0.32%) [Q4]

27% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $8.38B | Put options by funds: $11.6B

Research analyst outlook

10 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$975
2%
downside
Avg. target
$1,040
5%
upside
High target
$1,125
13%
upside

10 analyst ratings

positive
60%
neutral
40%
negative
0%
Mizuho
David Belinger
100% 1-year accuracy
1 / 1 met price target
2%downside
$975
Neutral
Initiated
11 Apr 2025
Telsey Advisory Group
Joseph Feldman
33% 1-year accuracy
48 / 147 met price target
11%upside
$1,100
Outperform
Maintained
10 Apr 2025
Loop Capital
Laura Champine
50% 1-year accuracy
14 / 28 met price target
5%upside
$1,045
Buy
Maintained
9 Apr 2025
Stifel
Mark Astrachan
50% 1-year accuracy
15 / 30 met price target
4%upside
$1,035
Buy
Maintained
20 Mar 2025
Evercore ISI Group
Greg Melich
80% 1-year accuracy
40 / 50 met price target
8%upside
$1,070
Outperform
Maintained
11 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 54 articles about COST published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Schwab Network
1 day ago
The Tariff Test for Big Box Retailers: TGT, WMT, COST
David Bellinger describes the tariff test facing big box retailers. He compares Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT), noting that WMT has taken “a lot of share from Target and others.
The Tariff Test for Big Box Retailers: TGT, WMT, COST
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Costco Stock Analysis: Buy, Hold, or Sell?
Costco (COST 2.65%) could do relatively well, given its strong relationship with its customers.
Costco Stock Analysis: Buy, Hold, or Sell?
Negative
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Where Will Costco Stock Be in 1 Year?
Costco Wholesale's (COST 2.65%) stock has earned considerable returns for its investors in recent years. The stock marched steadily higher in 2023 and 2024 but has endured a pullback amid the sell-off in the broad market and is now near correction territory.
Where Will Costco Stock Be in 1 Year?
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Why Costco Stock Crushed the Market Today
Although the dividend raise declared by Costco Wholesale (COST 2.65%) wasn't surprising, it did inject a fresh surge of bullishness into its stock. On Thursday, the big retailer's stock price rose nearly 3% on the back of the news, easily topping the 0.1% bump of the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.13%) that trading session.
Why Costco Stock Crushed the Market Today
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
3 Reasons to Buy Costco Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Everybody loves Costco Wholesale (COST 2.15%). Customers love the prices.
3 Reasons to Buy Costco Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Does Costco's 12% Dividend Hike Make It a Buy Right Now?
Costco Wholesale Corporation COST just gave shareholders a reason to smile, announcing a 12.1% increase in its quarterly dividend. The move reinforces its appeal among investors looking for both steady income and consistent growth.
Does Costco's 12% Dividend Hike Make It a Buy Right Now?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Ports In The Storm: 3 REITs That Are Up Year-To-Date
REITs are not as heavily impacted by the trade war. Many are strongly outperforming in this environment. I present three safe havens that should thrive, regardless of what happens next with this trade war.
Ports In The Storm: 3 REITs That Are Up Year-To-Date
Positive
WSJ
3 days ago
How Costco's Kirkland Signature Beer Finally Hit the Mark
Oregon's Deschutes Brewery is bringing new fizz to the megastore's formerly flat beer aisle. ‘It's incredible.
How Costco's Kirkland Signature Beer Finally Hit the Mark
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 days ago
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces an Increase in Its Quarterly Cash Dividend
ISSAQUAH, Wash., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock and approved a quarterly increase from $1.16 to $1.30 per share, $5.20 on an annualized basis. The quarterly dividend is payable May 16, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 2, 2025.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces an Increase in Its Quarterly Cash Dividend
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
Edna's Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Co.'s Award Winning Variety Pack Now Available in Costco in Western Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edna's Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Co. is proud to announce its official launch in 30 Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq:COST) locations across Western Canada, featuring their award winning cocktails, including the flagship Mojito in a 12x355ML variety pack format. This expansion follows highly successful Costco Roadshows, which showcased the brand's premium non-alcoholic cocktails to enthusiastic consumers, seeking high-quality beverage alternatives. The move com.
Edna's Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Co.'s Award Winning Variety Pack Now Available in Costco in Western Canada
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