COST

Costco Wholesale Corp | Retail
$984.3
Data as of: 2026-04-15 15:44:28
ER: 2026-03-05
AI Execution Plan
Entry
$984.00
Target
$1025.00
Stop
$970.00
STRATEGY NOTEBuy (oversold bounce)
Fundamental Snapshot
Market Cap
398,423M
P/E Ratio
51.36
Beta
0.94
ROE (TTM)
28.8%
Div Yield
0.53%
Next Earnings
2026-03-05
AI News

Telsey Advisory raised PT to $1,135 (Outperform); BofA Buy $1,185; Wells Fargo upgrades; Strong March comp sales +9.4%, digital +23.3%; Steady membership growth and execution despite premium valuation202558

Sentiment
"Mostly positive; Analyst upgrades (Telsey, BofA), strong buy alerts at ~$974, sales momentum mentions; Some neutral market context485052"

Strong Sell overall; RSI(14): 30.04 (Oversold/Sell); MACD(12,26): -10.21 (Sell); Moving Averages: Sell (2 Buy, 10 Sell across MA5-MA200)5910

3-Month AI Outlook

Bullish; Analyst consensus Moderate Buy, avg PT $1,080-$1,097 (10-11% upside); Resilient membership model, sales growth support outperformance despite high valuation03

Option Chain
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Earnings History: COST
Costco Reports Strong First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Dec 11, 2025

In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $65.98 billion, a rise of 8.2% from $60.99 billion in the same quarter last year. Net income for the quarter was $2 billion, translating to $4.50 per diluted share, compared to $1.8 billion, or $4.04 per diluted share, in the prior year. Additionally, Costco's comparable sales increased by 6.4% overall, with the U.S. showing a growth of 5.9%, Canada at 6.5%, and other international locations at 8.8%. The company's digitally-enabled sales surged by 20.5%, reflecting strong e-commerce performance. As of November 23, 2025, Costco operates 923 warehouses globally, with 633 located in the United States and Puerto Rico, and has expanded its e-commerce reach across several countries, including Canada, the U.K., and Japan. Costco's cash and cash equivalents stood at $16.2 billion, up from $14.2 billion at the end of the previous quarter, providing a solid cash position for ongoing operations and investments.

Costco Reports Strong October Sales Growth
Nov 5, 2025

In October 2025, Costco Wholesale Corporation generated net sales of $21.75 billion, marking an 8.6% increase from $20.03 billion in the same month last year. For the first nine weeks of the fiscal year, net sales reached $48.33 billion, up 8.3% compared to $44.65 billion last year. Comparable sales for the month increased by 6.6% in the U.S. and 6.3% in Canada. Additionally, digitally-enabled sales grew significantly, with a 16.6% increase in October. When excluding the effects of gasoline prices and foreign exchange, total company comparable sales rose by 6.8% for the month. Costco currently operates 918 warehouses globally, including 632 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The company also has e-commerce sites in multiple countries such as Canada, the U.K., and Japan. Recent sales figures were influenced by last year's pull forward activity related to Hurricane Helene and port strikes in September, which had a slight negative impact on sales. Investors can access further discussions of these results through a pre-recorded message available on Costco's investor website until November 12, 2025.

Costco Reports Strong September Sales Growth
Oct 8, 2025

Costco Wholesale Corporation announced net sales of $26.58 billion for September, reflecting an 8.0% increase from $24.62 billion in the same month last year. Comparable sales for the five-week period showed growth across various regions, with U.S. sales up 5.1%, Canada at 6.3%, and other international sales rising by 8.5%, leading to an overall company increase of 5.7%. In terms of digitally-enabled sales, which now include all sales initiated through a digital device, Costco reported a significant increase of 26.1%. When excluding the effects of gasoline prices and foreign exchange fluctuations, comparable sales rose by 6.0% globally, with the U.S. at 5.0% and Canada at 9.3%. Costco operates a total of 914 warehouses across multiple countries, including 629 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and 110 in Canada. The company also has e-commerce platforms in several regions, including the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. For more details, Costco has made a pre-recorded message available on their investor website, which will be accessible until October 15, 2025.

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