Costco Wholesale Corporation

COST | NASDAQ

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$893.69

-$1.62 (-0.18%)

Sep 21, 2026, 11:04 AM ET · Market open

Overview Rating Statistics Financials Earnings Analysts Ownership Dividends Profile

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Rating

Updated: Aug 29, 2026

37.4

Fundamentals Weak

Market Sentiment Neutral

Moat Wide

Full Analysis

Why Price Moved

25 days ago

-2.24%

The stock is down as analysts downgrade the stock ...

Key Statistics

Market Data

Market Cap $396.33B

1D Range

885.50 895.02

52W Range

844.06 1,096.50

Valuation (TTM)

PE 45.04

PB 11.85

EV/EBITDA 26.45

Valuation (NTM)

Forward PE 39.48

Forward PEG 4.50

Price Target $1,101.78

Cash Flow

FCF Yield 2.2%

SBC Adj. FCF Yield 2.0%

SBC Impact -10.3%

Margins

Gross Margin 12.9%

Operating Margin 3.8%

FCF Margin 3.0%

Growth (CAGR)

Revenue 3Y | 5Y 7.6% | 9.5%

Dil EPS 3Y | 5Y 13.8% | 13.3%

FCF 3Y | 5Y 14.8% | 5.0%

Returns

ROA 10.2%

ROE 28.3%

ROIC 19.0%

Financial Health

Net Cash

$14.33B

Current Ratio 1.07

Interest Coverage 76.88

Dividends

Div Yield 0.62%

Payout Ratio 27.9%

FCF Payout Ratio 26.2%

All Key Statistics

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Profile

Costco Wholesale Corporation, alongside its group entities, operates membership-based retail warehouses across a broad international scope, spanning the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United ...

Sector Consumer Defensive

Industry Discount Stores

Employees 341,000

IPO Date Jul 8, 1986

Website www.costco.com

Fiscal Year September - August

Full Company Profile

Latest News

4 hours ago · zacks.com

Here's Why Costco (COST) is a Strong Growth Stock

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4 hours ago · zacks.com

Gear Up for Costco (COST) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Costco (COST), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended August 2026.

1 day ago · investopedia.com

What to Expect in Markets This Week: Costco, Other Consumer Companies Report; U.S. Central Bankers Hit the Conference Circuit

The Fed ended months of speculation when it raised interest rates last week. With that round of uncertainty resolved, Wall Street may shift its focus back to more everyday matters, such as fuel and food sales—at least, partly.

1 day ago · fool.com

Costco Stock at $892: Here's What History Says Comes Next

The last time Costco shares traded at a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.9, the retail stock soared 39% over the following 12 months. Nvidia, arguably the most dominant company on the face of the planet right now, is significantly cheaper than Costco.

3 days ago · fool.com

1 Incredible Reason to Buy Costco Stock Before It Reports Earnings on Sept. 24.

Costco reports its fiscal fourth-quarter results on Thursday of next week. It has declared special dividends every two or three years.

3 days ago · fool.com

Better Buy for Cautious Investors: Eli Lilly vs Costco

Eli Lilly has generated explosive growth thanks to its weight loss drug portfolio. Costco's focus on bargain prices keeps customers loyal -- and membership renewal rates surpass 90%.

3 days ago · benzinga.com

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Costco Expectations Ahead Of Q4 Earnings

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) will release its fourth quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Thursday, Sept. 24.

3 days ago · nypost.com

Major delivery platforms to bring Costco to your door

Great news for Costco shoppers after the popular warehouse store announced it was expanding delivery options nationwide with DoorDash and Uber Eats.

4 days ago · schaeffersresearch.com

The Week Ahead: PMI Data, Costco Earnings Due

September is looking to wind down as investors move past interest rate buzz, with next week composed mostly of a collection of employment data, the purchasing managers' index (PMI) readings, and new home sales numbers.