COST Costco Wholesale Corp

P/E 47.61
Forward P/E 42.19
Price/Sales 1.44
Beta 0.872
Div Yield 0.0057%
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Costco's June Sales Surge Sparks a Rally, but Can a 50x Earnings Multiple Survive a Profit-Taking Breeze?

Costco's June Sales Surge Sparks a Rally, but Can a 50x Earnings Multiple Survive a Profit-Taking Breeze?

Shares of Costco Wholesale slid 3.7% to $918.19 on July 9, reversing part of a sharp rally that had pushed the stock above $953 after the warehouse giant...

🔴 Costco Wholesale is trading 3.7% down today as investors take profits after June sales rally

Costco Wholesale is trading 3.7% down at $918.19 as investors take profits following a strong rally fueled by its June sales report and dividend...

Costco Reports 10.6% June Sales Growth and Declares $1.47 Quarterly Dividend

Costco Reports 10.6% June Sales Growth and Declares $1.47 Quarterly Dividend

Costco announced net sales of $29.24 billion for the five-week retail month of June, a 10.6% increase year-over-year. The company's Board of Directors also...

Costco Shares Sink 4%, Dragged Down by Rare Earnings Miss

Costco Shares Sink 4%, Dragged Down by Rare Earnings Miss

Costco Wholesale reported fiscal third-quarter earnings per share of $4.93. This result fell slightly below the Wall Street consensus estimate of $4.98. Total...

Costco Crushed Its Quarter — So Why Are Investors Heading for the Exits, and Can the Stock Justify Its Premium Price Tag?

Costco Crushed Its Quarter — So Why Are Investors Heading for the Exits, and Can the Stock Justify Its Premium Price Tag?

Shares of Costco Wholesale slid 3.9% to $955.94 on May 29, extending a bruising retreat that has now erased more than $140 per share — roughly 13% — from the...

🔴 COST is trading 3.9% down today on profit-taking despite a strong Q3 earnings beat

COST is trading at $955.94 (down 3.9%) as investors lock in profits following a sharp post-earnings reversal despite strong fiscal Q3 results. - The company...

Costco's third quarter 2026 EPS of $4.93 beats estimates, driven by strong comparable sales growth.

Costco's third quarter 2026 EPS of $4.93 beats estimates, driven by strong comparable sales growth.

Costco reported third quarter 2026 net sales of $69.15 billion, an increase of 11.6% year-over-year, and diluted EPS of $4.93, up 15.2% from the prior year....

Costco Wholesale Corp Q3 2026 Earnings Preview: What Analysts Expect on May 28, 2026

Costco is expected to report consensus revenue of $69.50 billion and earnings of $4.91 per share, while the current stock price of $1,028.24 trades near its...

Costco Stock Slides Ahead of Q3 Earnings Amid Retail Sector Jitters

Costco Stock Slides Ahead of Q3 Earnings Amid Retail Sector Jitters

Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) shares fell over 4% late this week. The stock closed Friday at $1,028.24. This decline precedes Costco's Q3 fiscal 2026...

Costco Shares Stabilize, Recovering From Walmart Selloff and Kroger Price Cuts

Costco Shares Stabilize, Recovering From Walmart Selloff and Kroger Price Cuts

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) shares rose 0.15% to close at $1,051.98 on May 22. The stock recovered a fraction of the 2.19% decline recorded on May 21. A...

🔴 COST is trading 3.01% down today as it pulls back from record highs amid broad market weakness

COST is trading 3.01% down at $1,041.69 as the stock pulls back from recent record highs amid a broader market downturn. • Shares are retreating from levels...

Costco Hits Record High, Boosted by UBS Price Target Hike

Costco Hits Record High, Boosted by UBS Price Target Hike

Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) shares reached a new all-time high of $1,096.50 on May 20, 2026. The stock has increased more than 25% year-to-date. UBS raised...

Costco's Stock Surge to All-Time High Fuels Stock Split Speculation

Costco's Stock Surge to All-Time High Fuels Stock Split Speculation

Costco stock reached an all-time high of $1,096.50 on May 19, 2026. This surge fueled speculation about a potential stock split. The stock has increased by...

Costco Found Liable in Disability Discrimination Case, Raising ESG Concerns

Costco Found Liable in Disability Discrimination Case, Raising ESG Concerns

A federal jury found Costco liable for disability discrimination. The case centered on reasonable accommodation. The verdict includes damages. The ruling...

Costco traffic surges 18% since 2019, outperforming Walmart and Target

Costco traffic surges 18% since 2019, outperforming Walmart and Target

Costco warehouse visits increased more than 18% between the first quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2026. Data from market research firm Placer.ai shows...

Costco Targets 30 New Warehouses Annually, Backed by Rising Dividends

Costco Targets 30 New Warehouses Annually, Backed by Rising Dividends

Costco plans to open approximately 30 new warehouses annually over the next decade. The strategy splits new locations almost evenly between United States and...

Costco target jumps to $1,110 at JPMorgan, driven by sales momentum

Costco target jumps to $1,110 at JPMorgan, driven by sales momentum

JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its price target for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) to $1,110 from $1,060. The firm maintained its overweight rating on the stock....

Costco Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 13.1% to $1.47 Per Share

Costco Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 13.1% to $1.47 Per Share

Costco Wholesale Corporation's Board of Directors has declared an increase in its quarterly cash dividend from $1.30 to $1.47 per share, representing a 13.1%...

Costco to Launch Standalone Gas Stations in California and Hawaii

Costco to Launch Standalone Gas Stations in California and Hawaii

Costco will open its first standalone gas stations. The first facility opens in Mission Viejo, California, in June. This location features 40 pumps. A...

Costco Highlights AI-Driven Sales Growth and New Checkout Technology

Costco Highlights AI-Driven Sales Growth and New Checkout Technology

Costco Wholesale uses AI-powered product recommendations to boost online store sales. These recommendations generated over $470 million in a single quarter....