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's stock dropped 4.5% due to disappointing membership growth, while Dell Technologies saw a 30% surge following strong earnings driven by AI demand, highlighting Nvidia's potential as a key investment.

Costco (COST) Shares Decline Despite Strong Earnings; Analysts Anticipate Special Dividend Announcement

05/29/2026, 08:32 AM investing forecast Analysts: analysts, Bank of America, Bernstein retail Costco

Costco's fiscal third-quarter results exceeded revenue expectations, but the stock fell about 3% as investors await a potential special dividend announcement that could boost shares in the coming months.

Costco Wholesale Reports Strong Membership Growth Despite Mixed Quarterly Results

05/28/2026, 06:32 PM business review retail Costco

Costco's fiscal Q3 results showed solid revenue growth and stable membership renewal rates, which are crucial for investor confidence, despite some mixed signals in traffic and membership numbers.

Costco Reports Record Gas Volumes Amid Rising Prices and Increased Membership

05/28/2026, 02:33 PM business growth retail Costco

Costco Wholesale reported strong fiscal third-quarter results, driven by record gas sales as customers sought cheaper fuel amid rising prices. This performance highlights the company's ability to attract new members and increase overall sales despite macroeconomic challenges.

Investors Focus on Membership Growth as Costco Prepares for Fiscal Q3 Earnings Report

05/28/2026, 09:33 AM business research retail Costco

Costco's recent membership growth has slowed, raising concerns among investors as they await the company's fiscal third-quarter results. This trend could impact Costco's premium valuation and overall business model, which relies heavily on membership fees.

Trump Administration Delays EPA Refrigerant Rules, Claims Savings for Consumers at Grocery Stores

05/21/2026, 10:33 AM business announcement Costco Kroger Walmart

The Trump administration's delay of two EPA refrigerant rules aims to reduce costs for businesses and consumers, potentially saving over $2.4 billion. However, it remains uncertain how these savings will translate into lower grocery prices for consumers facing inflationary pressures.