Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)

NASDAQ
Currency in USD
903.92
+13.30(+1.49%)
Closed
After Hours
902.45-1.47(-0.16%)
COST Scorecard
Full Analysis
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet
Fair Value
Day's Range
881.56906.95
52 wk Range
697.271,078.23
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
890.62
Open
891.81
Day's Range
881.56-906.95
52 wk Range
697.27-1,078.23
Volume
3.19M
Average Volume (3m)
2.18M
1-Year Change
23.49%
Book Value / Share
57.62
Fair Value
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Price Target
1,067.19
Upside
+18.06%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
13 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period
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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


Financial Powerhouse
Costco's impressive financial performance, with $258.8B revenue and 11% CAGR, showcases its market dominance and operational efficiency
Digital Transformation
Explore Costco's e-commerce evolution, including improved online profitability and expanded Uber partnership, driving future growth potential
Valuation Conundrum
Delve into Costco's soaring stock price, trading at 57x P/E ratio, and analysts' price targets ranging from $765 to $940
Strategic Expansion
Learn about Costco's growth initiatives, including new warehouse openings and alternative business ventures, positioning it for sustained market leadership
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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: 2025-03-06, 06:16 p/m
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Compare COST to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
COST
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
52.6x21.3x11.4x
PEG Ratio
4.28−0.210.03
Price/Book
15.7x2.9x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
1.5x0.3x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
23.0%13.0%21.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

24 Buy
14 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
39 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,067.19
(+18.06% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 17.17
Dividend Yield
0.52%
Industry Median 0.40%
Annualized payout
4.64
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-2.25%
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 903.92

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 0.51%.

What Is the Costco Market Cap?

As of today, Costco market cap is 401.05B.

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 Sell.
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