Ticker: COST

Costco

Retail Consumer Staples Discount Stores

Price 893.74

Reco Buy Potential 60 Risk 40 Updated 2026-09-15

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Forecast impact

neutral

Target +21.0% target fill 82.6%

Reaction D5 +1.20% · D10 -0.77%

Impact Potential 0 · Risk 0 valid until 2026-10-04

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Description

Company and Business Model

Costco Wholesale operates a membership-based warehouse club model, offering a wide range of products including groceries, electronics, and household goods. Its core services include retail sales, membership fees, and ancillary services such as gas stations and pharmacies. The company generates revenue primarily from membership subscriptions and product sales across various categories, with a strong focus on consumer staples.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Costco Wholesale is more aligned with balanced investors, given its stable revenue growth and modest dividend yield. The company demonstrates consistent performance, appealing to those seeking a combination of capital appreciation and income. Its established market position and steady demand for consumer staples contribute to a favorable outlook for long-term investment.

Category: Retail Sector: Consumer Staples Industry: Discount Stores Investment style: Growth Horizon: Long-term Company type: Blue Chip Company type: Market Leader Experience: Basic

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-16

EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $: 19.91
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth: 1.3%
EPS surprise: -1.4%
20d volatility: 1.1%
Dividend yield: 0.6%
last ex-date: 2026-07-24

AI recommendation changes

Date	Before	After	Reason
2026-09-15	Sell	Buy	Stable fundamentals, but negative momentum raises concerns.
2026-09-09	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and fundamentals raise uncertainty.
2026-09-02	Buy	Hold	Weak momentum and fundamentals suggest caution.
2026-08-25	Hold	Buy	Stable performance, but mixed analyst signals present uncertainty.
2026-08-21	Buy	Hold	Weak momentum and high risk; hold position.
2026-08-14	Hold	Buy	Stable fundamentals but mixed momentum signals.
2026-07-18	Sell	Hold	Weak momentum and mixed fundamentals suggest caution.
2026-07-11	Buy	Sell	Weak momentum and fundamentals raise uncertainty.
2026-07-03	Sell	Buy	Stable fundamentals but negative short-term momentum.
2026-07-01	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and fundamentals raise uncertainty.
2026-06-19	Buy	Hold	Weak momentum and fundamentals raise uncertainty.
2026-06-03	Hold	Buy	Stable fundamentals but negative short-term momentum.
2026-05-30	Buy	Hold	Weak momentum and high risk; cautious outlook recommended.
2026-05-08	—	Buy	Stable fundamentals, mixed momentum signals, cautious outlook.
2026-05-08	Buy	Buy	Компания показывает стабильный рост выручки и положительную динамику на длительном горизонте, однако недавние колебания цен и низкая дивидендная доходность могут вызывать осторожность.
2026-02-04	Hold	Buy	Компания Costco демонстрирует стабильный рост выручки и положительные показатели EPS, однако недавнее снижение выручки QoQ может указывать на временные трудности. Учитывая низкий дивидендный доход и умеренные колебания ц
2026-01-27	Buy	Hold	Компания Costco демонстрирует стабильный рост выручки и хорошую дивидендную доходность, однако недавнее снижение выручки QoQ вызывает некоторые опасения.
2026-01-25	Hold	Buy	Компания Costco демонстрирует стабильный рост и хорошие финансовые показатели, несмотря на недавнее снижение выручки. Низкий риск и дивидендная доходность делают её привлекательной для долгосрочных инвестиций.

Analyst forecasts

Date	Analyst	Action	Target	Price Then
2026-09-04	Deutsche Bank	Target Lowered	1120 → 1091	922.965
2026-09-04	Bernstein	Target Lowered	1194 → 1144	925.41
2026-08-06	Deutsche Bank	Target Raised	1106 → 1120	946.96
2026-07-13	RBC Capital	Update	— → 1000	916.25
2026-06-01	Mizuho Securities	Update	— → 1100	956.32
2026-05-29	Truist Financial	Target Raised	977 → 1011	946.74
2026-05-20	UBS	Target Raised	1205 → 1275	1083.01
2026-05-19	Oppenheimer	Target Raised	1100 → 1160	1076.47
2026-05-12	Bernstein	Target Raised	1170 → 1192	999.47
2026-05-07	Deutsche Bank	Target Raised	1104 → 1106	998.89
2026-04-09	Telsey Advisory	Target Raised	1125 → 1135	1032.03
2026-04-09	Deutsche Bank	Target Raised	1103 → 1104	1032.03
2026-04-09	Wells Fargo	Target Raised	950 → 1000	1032.03
2026-03-06	Raymond James	Target Raised	— → 1100	997.28
2026-03-06	UBS	Update	— → 1175	987.685
2026-03-05	Jefferies	Update	— → 1050	982.57

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Costco Expands Uber Eats Delivery Partnership to 47 States, Enhancing Access for Members

09/16/2026, 08:36 AM economy announcement retail internet Costco Uber Technologies

Uber and Costco have significantly expanded their partnership, allowing Uber Eats to deliver from nearly 600 Costco locations across 47 states, which could enhance customer access and drive sales for both companies.

Jim Cramer Raises Concerns Over Costco’s Membership Growth and Stock Valuation

09/03/2026, 01:36 PM business review Costco

Jim Cramer expressed concerns about Costco's ability to maintain its high stock valuation due to slowing membership growth and execution challenges, particularly among younger customers. This situation raises questions about the company's future performance and its stock's attractiveness to investors.

Costco Partners with SCAN Group to Launch Medicare Advantage Plan

08/18/2026, 12:36 PM business announcement healthcare Costco

Costco's new partnership with SCAN Group to launch a Medicare Advantage plan marks a significant expansion into healthcare, potentially enhancing its value proposition for members and driving future growth.

Jim Cramer Highlights Wall Street’s Basket Trading Trend as a Source of Buying Opportunities

08/03/2026, 04:38 PM economy research finance Costco Boeing Walmart

Jim Cramer highlights how Wall Street's current trend of 'basket trading' is creating opportunities for investors to capitalize on stock price dislocations that do not reflect underlying fundamentals.

Retail Giants Walmart, Costco, and Amazon Poised to Benefit from Growing GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Market

08/01/2026, 06:31 AM business growth retail healthcare Costco Amazon Walmart

Retail giants like Walmart, Costco, and Amazon are capitalizing on the growing trend of direct-to-consumer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, as employers increasingly drop coverage for these medications. This shift not only enhances their market share but also fosters long-term customer relationships beyond just the sale of prescriptions.

Jim Cramer Observes Wall Street Shifting Focus from AI Stocks to Growth Companies

07/28/2026, 03:37 PM economy review software consumer Micron Costco Western Digital Nvidia Sandisk Walmart Johnson & Johnson Seagate Technology Salesforce

Investors are shifting away from AI infrastructure stocks, which have seen significant price drops, and are reallocating funds into companies with more stable growth prospects. This trend highlights a broader market rotation as investors seek to capitalize on different sectors.

Analysts Mizuho noted Costco (COST) sales growth slowed in June, falling short of expectations

07/09/2026, 10:36 AM business review Analysts: analysts, Mizuho retail Costco

Costco's June sales growth has slowed, indicating challenges even for strong retailers amid economic pressures, which has led to a decline in its stock price despite year-to-date gains.

Stocks Making Significant Moves Midday: Micron, Mara Holdings, Paramount Skydance, and Others

07/09/2026, 09:36 AM business review Mara Holdings Micron Costco AstraZeneca Levi Strauss & Co PepsiCo Salesforce

Several companies experienced significant stock movements, with Micron Technology and Mara Holdings seeing notable gains, while Paramount Skydance and AstraZeneca faced declines due to legal and clinical trial setbacks, respectively.

Stocks Making Significant Moves in Premarket Trading: AstraZeneca, PepsiCo, Salesforce, Levi Strauss, and More

07/09/2026, 05:36 AM business review AZZ Inc Costco AstraZeneca Levi Strauss & Co PepsiCo Stellantis Salesforce

Several companies experienced significant stock movements in premarket trading, with AstraZeneca facing a notable decline due to a failed drug trial, while others like PepsiCo and Salesforce also reported disappointing results or downgrades.

Levi Strauss and SK Hynix among key stocks to watch as market prepares for next trading session

07/07/2026, 04:36 PM investing review Meta Platforms Costco Levi Strauss & Co iShares MSCI South Korea ETF Carvana CarMax

Investors should note the upcoming earnings report from Levi Strauss, which has seen a 25% increase in shares over the past three months, despite a recent decline. Additionally, SK Hynix is set to list in the U.S., impacting the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF significantly.