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Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$880.84
-4.83 (-0.55%)
(As of 07/8/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$877.66
$887.95
50-Day Range
$722.22
$885.67
52-Week Range
$525.06
$887.95
Volume
1.61 million shs
Average Volume
1.56 million shs
Market Capitalization
$390.50 billion
P/E Ratio
54.58
Dividend Yield
0.53%
Price Target
$766.73

Costco Wholesale MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.73 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
13.0% Downside
$766.73 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.48% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-3.92
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.84mentions of Costco Wholesale in the last 14 days
Based on 34 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$567,445 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.01%
From $15.98 to $17.58 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.01 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

60th out of 184 stocks

Variety Stores Industry

7th out of 11 stocks

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About Costco Wholesale Stock (NASDAQ:COST)

Costco Wholesale Corporation is central to the global warehouse membership club story. The company was founded in 1983 by Jim Sinegal and Jeffrey Brotman but its history dates back to 1976 because of the merger with Price Club. Costco, originally known as Costco Companies, quickly grew in its first two years and became the 1st company to go from $0 to $3 billion in revenue within the 1st 3 years. The company held its IPO in 1985.

Price Club was founded in 1976 by the Price family. It was among the very first warehouse membership clubs and targeted small merchants and businesses. It also saw quick success and went public in 1980. The Price family turned down an offer to merge with Walmart’s Sam’s Club in favor of a more suitable match-up with Costco. Coincidentally, Costco founder Jim Sinegal got his start in the retail business working for Sol Price at his original membership club, FedMart.

The new company was formed in 1993. It owned 206 stores and was called PriceCostco for a time. The Price family eventually exit the business in favor of new operations resulting in the rebranding to Costco Wholesale Corporation. The Price family's new business is called PriceSmart and operates a chain of membership clubs in the Caribbean and Central America. Price Club’s first store, opened in an old Howard Hughes airplane hangar, is still in operation and known as Costco #401.

Today, Costco is based in Issaquah, Washington and it is among the largest businesses in the world. The company operates as a member-only big-box retailer claiming more than 118 million members, it is ranked #10 on the Forbes Fortune 500 list and is the 5th largest retailer internationally. In terms of scale, it is the largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods and rotisserie chickens. Rotisserie chickens are a long-standing tradition at Costco which pioneered their use. The chickens are sold for less than cost and used to attract business into the store.

The company operates through a network of subsidiaries that own warehouses in 11 countries, including the US and Puerto Rico. The company retails branded and private-label merchandise across verticals and categories and at “discounted” or bulk-rate prices. Product categories include grocery and frozen foods, apparel, sporting goods, electronics, auto care, appliances, housewares and even furniture. Nearly 70% of the stores are located in the US with another 13% in Canada and the remainder scattered around the globe.

In addition to retail, the company also provides many services including pharmacy, eye care, food & beverage and auto care centers. The company also operates more than 665 gas stations across its footprint and a robust eCommerce channel. Other services include delivery, travel and curbside pickup. As of the year-end calendar 2022, the company operated more than 840 stores and was on track to open new stores in the coming years. Total revenue in 2022 topped $226 billion, the company employs more than 304,000 individuals and it is a member of the S&P 500, the S&P 100 and the NASDAQ 100.

 

 

COST Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 5/10 Dividend
4/25/2024
Dividend Payable
5/10/2024
Last Earnings
5/30/2024
Today
7/09/2024
Fiscal Year End
8/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
9/24/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Variety stores
Sub-Industry
Hypermarkets & Super Centers
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:COST
CUSIP
22160K10
Employees
316,000
Year Founded
1983

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$766.73
High Stock Price Target
$975.00
Low Stock Price Target
$585.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-13.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.73
Research Coverage
26 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$6.29 billion
Pretax Margin
3.78%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$242.29 billion
Cash Flow
$19.31 per share
Book Value
$49.11 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
442,537,000
Market Cap
$390.50 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.78

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Should I Buy Costco Wholesale Stock? COST Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Costco:

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership warehouses in multiple countries, providing a diversified revenue stream.
  • Costco has a strong presence in the United States, Canada, and other international markets, offering global growth opportunities.
  • Recent developments show Costco's focus on expanding its e-commerce capabilities, tapping into the growing online retail market.
  • Costco's stock price has shown resilience and stability in recent periods, indicating investor confidence.
  • Costco's smart infrastructure solutions in transportation, energy, water, and defense markets position it well for future growth.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Costco for these reasons:

  • Costain Group PLC, not Costco Wholesale Corporation, provides smart infrastructure solutions in the UK, leading to potential confusion for investors.
  • Costco's operations in various countries may expose it to geopolitical risks and regulatory challenges.
  • While Costco has a strong presence, competition in the retail and e-commerce sectors remains intense, impacting profitability.
  • Fluctuations in commodity prices and supply chain disruptions could affect Costco's operational costs and margins.
  • Investors need to carefully monitor Costco's financial performance and market dynamics to make informed investment decisions.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Costco Wholesale pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

COST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have COST shares performed this year?

Costco Wholesale's stock was trading at $660.08 at the start of the year. Since then, COST stock has increased by 33.4% and is now trading at $880.84.
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How were Costco Wholesale's earnings last quarter?

Costco Wholesale Co. (NASDAQ:COST) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 30th. The retailer reported $3.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.70 by $0.08. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis.
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How were Costco Wholesale's same store sales last quarter?

Costco Wholesale same-store sales climbed 10% during the month of May.

What is Craig Jelinek's approval rating as Costco Wholesale's CEO?

3,447 employees have rated Costco Wholesale Chief Executive Officer Craig Jelinek on Glassdoor.com. Craig Jelinek has an approval rating of 92% among the company's employees. This puts Craig Jelinek in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Does Costco Wholesale have any subsidiaries?

Costco Wholesale subsidiaries include Innovel Solutions, Costco De Mexico S.A. de C.V., Costco Insurance Agency Inc., Costco President Taiwan Inc., Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd., Costco Wholesale Japan Ltd., Costco Wholesale Korea Ltd., and more.

Who are Costco Wholesale's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Costco Wholesale include DNB Asset Management AS (0.02%), Rempart Asset Management Inc. (0.01%), Neville Rodie & Shaw Inc. (0.01%) and Beese Fulmer Investment Management Inc. (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include W Craig Jelinek, Patrick J Callans, Patrick J Callans, James C Klauer, James C Klauer, James P Murphy, Richard A Galanti, Daniel M Hines, Susan L Decker, Mary Agnes Wilderotter, Russell D Miller, Pierre Riel, Caton Frates, Claudine Adamo, Yoram Rubanenko, Kenneth D Denman, Joseph P Portera, Timothy L Rose and Roland Michael Vachris.
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How do I buy shares of Costco Wholesale?

Shares of COST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Costco Wholesale own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Costco Wholesale investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), Alibaba Group (BABA), Home Depot (HD), Netflix (NFLX), Visa (V) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

This page (NASDAQ:COST) was last updated on 7/9/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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