Ticker: COST

Costco

Retail Consumer Staples Discount Stores

Price 1012.28

Reco Buy Potential 81 Risk 28 Updated 2026-10-31

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Forecast impact

positive

Target +23.5% target fill 81.0%

Reaction D5 +2.05% · D10 +4.12% fresh confirmed · market trust

Impact Potential +6 · Risk -3 valid until 2026-11-14

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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: 2026-10-29

EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $: 20.78
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth: 35.7%
EPS surprise: 3.2%
20d volatility: 1.0%
Dividend yield: 0.7%
last ex-date: 2026-10-30

AI recommendation changes

Date	Before	After	Reason
2026-10-09	Hold	Buy	Strong fundamentals, but mixed momentum signals.
2026-09-24	Sell	Hold	Weak momentum and mixed fundamentals suggest caution.
2026-09-17	Buy	Sell	Weak momentum and fundamentals raise significant risk concerns.
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
2026-10-15	Tigress Financial	Target Raised	1065 → 1250	978.01
2026-09-28	Deutsche Bank	Target Lowered	1091 → 1079	929.26
2026-09-25	Truist Financial	Target Lowered	1011 → 955	919.13
2026-09-25	D.A. Davidson	Target Raised	1000 → 1040	919.5
2026-09-25	Robert W. Baird	Update	— → 1175	896.48
2026-09-25	Bernstein	Target Lowered	1144 → 1143	896.48
2026-09-25	Raymond James	Target Lowered	— → 1050	896.48
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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Analysts Fairlead Strategies note improving momentum for Costco Wholesale (COST) as November approaches

10/27/2026, 08:38 AM investing forecast Analysts: analysts retail Costco

Costco Wholesale's stock is showing signs of improved momentum as it approaches November, a historically strong month for the company, which could signal potential gains for investors.

Expanding AI Trade Raises Concerns Over Safety Stocks as Investors Shift Focus to Consumer Staples

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Investors are shifting from high-volatility growth stocks to perceived safe sectors like utilities and consumer staples, but this may not provide the expected safety due to rising power demands linked to AI infrastructure.

Analysts Goldman Sachs highlight potential retail stock impacts from AI shopping agents like Meta’s Muse

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The emergence of AI shopping agents like Meta's Muse is reshaping consumer purchasing behavior, potentially impacting various retail stocks as investors assess the implications of this technology on sales and customer engagement.

Analysts UBS highlight Costco’s (COST) strong September sales growth amid consumer demand for value

10/08/2026, 01:36 PM business review Analysts: analysts, UBS retail Costco

Costco's strong same-store sales growth in September, particularly excluding gas, has boosted investor confidence, with analysts highlighting the company's ability to deliver value amid rising consumer price sensitivity.

Analysts Telsey Advisory Group identify potential buying opportunities in consumer stocks amid recent sell-off

10/07/2026, 12:37 PM investing review Analysts: analysts, Telsey Advisory Group consumer Costco TJX Home Depot Walmart McDonald's

Recent declines in major consumer stocks present potential buying opportunities for investors, particularly in companies that can endure economic pressures on household spending.

Stocks Making Significant Midday Moves: Akamai Technologies, Genius Sports, and Others

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Akamai Technologies and Atlas Energy Solutions saw significant stock gains due to major contract announcements, while Twilio's shares fell sharply after a downgrade from HSBC, highlighting the mixed performance of companies in the market.

Analysts Goldman Sachs lowered Costco Wholesale (COST) target price to $1,134 but expects upside of 26% following strong earnings report

09/25/2026, 05:37 AM investing rating_drop Analysts: analysts, Goldman Sachs retail Costco

Costco's recent quarterly earnings exceeded expectations, prompting Goldman Sachs to maintain a buy rating and suggest significant upside potential for the stock despite a lowered price target.

Analysts lowered Costco Wholesale (COST) price target to $1,050 amid concerns over membership growth

09/24/2026, 05:37 PM rating_drop Analysts: analysts retail Costco

Costco Wholesale's fourth-quarter results exceeded revenue and earnings expectations, but concerns about membership growth persist, prompting analysts to lower the stock's price target while maintaining a cautious outlook.

Market Update: Cybersecurity Stocks Surge Amid OpenAI Breach Reports; Treasury Yields Reach Multi-Year Highs

09/23/2026, 04:36 PM investing review finance Costco CrowdStrike Holdings SentinelOne Fortinet Cloudflare Darden Restaurants

Recent developments in cybersecurity and Treasury yields are influencing market movements, with significant gains for major cybersecurity stocks and rising bond yields indicating potential shifts in investor sentiment.

Investors Anticipate Key Events This Week: Costco Earnings, Meta Conference, and Trump-Xi Summit

09/20/2026, 05:30 PM review retail ai Meta Platforms Costco

This week, investors should pay close attention to Costco's earnings report, Meta Platforms' annual conference, and the upcoming summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as these events could significantly influence market dynamics.