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Although Costco operates in a cutthroat retail industry where competitive advantages are difficult to manifest and omnichannel penetration is growing from the likes of Amazon and Walmart, we believe it has a unique edge due to its loyal membership base, meticulous cost management, and impressive scale.
Price vs Fair Value
COST is trading at a 896% premium.
Aug 18, 2025
Fair Value
May 30, 2025
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1-Star Price $275.00
5-Star Price $291.00
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls
Costco has a proven formula for successfully translating its operations across borders and faces minimal direct competition abroad, implying a long runway of growth prospects.
Bears
As Costco reaches a point of maturity in its US and Canadian markets, its cost leverage may show signs of deterioration.
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Trading Information
Previous Close Price $972.04
$970.00 – 981.28
52-Week Range
$867.16 – 1,078.24
Bid/Ask $977.50 / $979.00
Shares Outstanding 443.48M
Market Cap $434.32B
Volume/Avg 68 / 2M
Key Statistics
Price/Earnings (Normalized) 56.72
Price/Sales 1.62
Dividend Yield (Trailing) 0.50%
Dividend Yield (Forward) 0.53%
Total Yield 0.70%
Company Profile
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Discount Stores
Stock Style Box Large Core
Total Number of Employees 333,000
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The Kroger Co
Walmart Inc
Target Corp
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Costco Wholesale
Costco Wholesale Corp. engages in the provision of operation of membership warehouses through wholly owned subsidiaries. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, and Other International Operations. The company was founded by James D. Sinegal and Jeffrey H. Brotman in 1983 and is headquartered in Issaquah, WA.
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Apr 20, 2032
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Costco Wholesale stock price today?
The current price of COST is 979.35 USD — it has increased by 0.06 % in the past 24 hours. Watch Costco Wholesale stock price performance more closely on the chart.
What is Costco Wholesale stock ticker?
Depending on the exchange, the stock ticker may vary. For instance, on NASDAQ exchange Costco Wholesale stocks are traded under the ticker COST .
Is Costco Wholesale stock price growing?
COST stock has fallen by −1.07 % compared to the previous week, the month change is a 1.33 % rise, over the last year Costco Wholesale has showed a 11.63 % increase.
What is COST stock forecast?
We’ve gathered analysts’ opinions on Costco Wholesale future price: according to them, COST price has a max estimate of 1,225.00 USD and a min estimate of 890.00 USD . Watch COST chart and read a more detailed Costco Wholesale stock forecast: see what analysts think of Costco Wholesale and suggest that you do with its stocks.
What are Costco Wholesale stock highest and lowest prices ever?
COST reached its all-time high on Feb 13, 2025 with the price of 1,078.23 USD , and its all-time low was 0.94 USD and was reached on Oct 26, 1987 . View more price dynamics on COST chart.
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How volatile is COST stock?
COST stock is 1.16 % volatile and has beta coefficient of 0.54 . Track Costco Wholesale stock price on the chart and check out the list of the most volatile stocks — is Costco Wholesale there?
What is Costco Wholesale market cap?
Today Costco Wholesale has the market capitalization of 431.08 B , it has increased by 2.62 % over the last week.
Does Costco Wholesale release reports?
Yes, you can track Costco Wholesale financials in yearly and quarterly reports right on TradingView.
When is the next Costco Wholesale earnings date?
Costco Wholesale is going to release the next earnings report on Sep 25, 2025 . Keep track of upcoming events with our Earnings Calendar.
What were Costco Wholesale earnings last quarter?
COST earnings for the last quarter are 4.28 USD per share, whereas the estimation was 4.24 USD resulting in a 1.01 % surprise. The estimated earnings for the next quarter are 5.81 USD per share. See more details about Costco Wholesale earnings.
What is Costco Wholesale revenue for the last quarter?
Costco Wholesale revenue for the last quarter amounts to 63.20 B USD , despite the estimated figure of 63.13 B USD . In the next quarter, revenue is expected to reach 85.92 B USD .
What is COST net income for the last quarter?
COST net income for the last quarter is 1.90 B USD , while the quarter before that showed 1.79 B USD of net income which accounts for 6.43 % change. Track more Costco Wholesale financial stats to get the full picture.
Does Costco Wholesale pay dividends?
Yes, COST dividends are paid quarterly. The last dividend per share was 1.30 USD . As of today, Dividend Yield (TTM)% is 0.49 %. Tracking Costco Wholesale dividends might help you take more informed decisions.
Is Costco Wholesale a good dividend stock?
Costco Wholesale dividend yield was 0.49 % in 2024 , and payout ratio reached 26.32 %. The year before the numbers were 0.71 % and 27.12 % correspondingly. See high-dividend stocks and find more opportunities for your portfolio.
How many employees does Costco Wholesale have?
As of Aug 19, 2025 , the company has 333 K employees. See our rating of the largest employees — is Costco Wholesale on this list?
What is Costco Wholesale EBITDA?
EBITDA measures a company’s operating performance, its growth signifies an improvement in the efficiency of a company. Costco Wholesale EBITDA is 12.44 B USD , and current EBITDA margin is 4.53 %. See more stats in Costco Wholesale financial statements.
How to buy Costco Wholesale stocks?
Like other stocks, COST shares are traded on stock exchanges, e.g. Nasdaq, Nyse, Euronext, and the easiest way to buy them is through an online stock broker. To do this, you need to open an account and follow a broker’s procedures, then start trading. You can trade Costco Wholesale stock right from TradingView charts — choose your broker and connect to your account.
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