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Market Estimates

Earnings Estimates
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Revenue
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EPS
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FY2026Q1
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FY2026Q3
67.04B
+7.87%
4.273
+5.76%
68.99B
+8.27%
4.499
+11.92%
68.35B
+8.14%
4.853
+13.4%
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The market is revising Upward the revenue expectations for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) for FY2026, with the revenue forecasts being adjusted by 0.39% over the past three months. During the same period, the stock price has changed by -7.02%.
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Wall Street analysts forecast COST stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for COST is 1092 USD with a low forecast of 907.00 USD and a high forecast of 1218 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast COST stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for COST is 1092 USD with a low forecast of 907.00 USD and a high forecast of 1218 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Moderate Buy
Current: 895.855
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JPMorgan
Christopher Horvers
Overweight
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2025-11-06
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JPMorgan
Christopher Horvers
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2025-11-06
downgrade
Overweight
Reason
JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers lowered the firm's price target on Costco to $1,025 from $1,050 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The company's October sales were inline but the government shutdown had an impact late in the quarter, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
Oppenheimer
Outperform
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2025-11-03
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2025-11-03
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Outperform
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Oppenheimer lowered the firm's price target on Costco to $1,050 from $1,130 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm also added Costco back to its "top pick ranking." The shares have pulled back 15% from their all-time highs in mid-February but Costco's "outperformance case is now even stronger in a mixed consumer spending backdrop," the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says the company offers a "superior value" proposition and should gain share "across the box."
BTIG
Buy
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$1,115
2025-10-14
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$1,115
2025-10-14
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Buy
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BTIG initiated coverage of Costco with a Buy rating and $1,115 price target. Costco has significant customer loyalty, which will aid in continuing to drive traffic and sales growth, says the analyst, who believes the recent pullback in shares presents a buying opportunity. The firm sees Costco continuing to take market share in the retail industry and benefiting from its healthy membership renewal rates and value.
Citi
Neutral
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$990
2025-09-29
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Citi
Price Target
$990
2025-09-29
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Neutral
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Citi lowered the firm's price target on Costco to $990 from $1,065 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated the company's model post the fiscal Q4 report.
JPMorgan
Overweight
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2025-09-26
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2025-09-26
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Overweight
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JPMorgan lowered the firm's price target on Costco to $1,050 from $1,160 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm views the company's fiscal Q4 report as mixed. Bears on the stock will highlight Costco's downtick in renewal rates, but this is un-concerning, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
Bernstein
Bernstein
Outperform
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2025-09-26
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2025-09-26
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Outperform
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Bernstein raised the firm's price target on Costco to $1,140 from $1,137 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after the company reported Q4 results with in line comparable sales and margins. U.S. traffic growth decelerated as Costco lapped tough comparable sales from last year's gift card and gold/silver sales, but started to improve later in the quarter as the company extended hours. Costco's membership fee income grew by 14%, and 7% ex price increase and FX, Bernstein adds.
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Valuation Metrics

The current forward P/E ratio for Costco Wholesale Corp (COST.O) is 45.94, compared to its 5-year average forward P/E of 40.67. For a more detailed relative valuation and DCF analysis to assess Costco Wholesale Corp 's fair value, click here.
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Forward PE

The forward P/E ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future earnings per share over the next 12 months.
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5Y Average PE
40.67
Current PE
45.94
Overvalued PE
47.83
Undervalued PE
33.52

Forward EV/EBITDA

The forward EV/EBITDA ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's enterprise value (EV) by its estimated future earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) over the next 12 months.
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24.26
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Overvalued EV/EBITDA
29.05
Undervalued EV/EBITDA
19.47

Forward PS

The forward P/S ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future sales (or revenue) per share over the next 12 months.
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1.12
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1.38
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0.86
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COST News & Events

Events Timeline

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2025-12-03
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Costco Reports November Net Sales of $23.64B
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2025-12-02 (ET)
2025-12-02
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Costco Sues Trump Administration for Tariff Refunds
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Costco Sues Trump Administration for Full Refund of Tariffs
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9.5
02:11 AMBenzinga
PinnedCostco's November US Core Comparisons Miss Expectations, Yet Overall Trends Remain Steady: Analyst

  • Sales Performance: Costco's November U.S. core sales were softer than expected, with a +5.8% increase falling short of the +6.8% forecast, raising concerns about consumer strength during the holiday season, although traffic and spending trends remain solid.

  • Analyst Insights: JPMorgan adjusted its price target for Costco from $1,050 to $1,025 while maintaining an Overweight rating, citing steady broader trends and operational strengths, despite some month-to-month fluctuations.

  • Legal Challenges: Costco has filed a lawsuit seeking refunds for tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, arguing that the duties are unlawful and that it needs to act now to protect potential recoveries.

  • Market Reaction: Following the news, Costco shares dropped 3.26% to $892.21, while Telsey Advisory Group maintained a positive outlook with an Outperform rating and a $1,100 price target.

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12-04Globenewswire
PinnedCostco Reports $23.64 Billion in November Sales, Up 8.1% Year-Over-Year
  • Significant Sales Growth: Costco reported net sales of $23.64 billion for November 2025, reflecting an 8.1% year-over-year increase, indicating robust market demand and a recovery in consumer confidence, which strengthens the company's market position.
  • Impressive Quarterly Performance: For the first quarter ending November 23, 2025, net sales reached $65.98 billion, up 8.2% year-over-year, suggesting sustained growth potential in the retail sector that is likely to enhance shareholder returns.
  • Strong International Market Performance: Sales growth in international markets reached 11.4%, demonstrating Costco's successful global expansion strategy and enhancing its competitiveness in the global retail landscape.
  • Digital Sales Surge: Digital sales increased by 19.7% year-over-year in the first quarter, indicating significant returns on the company's investments in e-commerce, with future potential to further boost overall sales performance through continued digital transformation.
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07:11 AMNewsfilter
Costco Appoints Gina Raimondo to Board Amid Tariff Lawsuit
  • New Board Member: Costco has appointed former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to its board, aiming to leverage her extensive experience in global business and international security to enhance corporate governance.
  • Legal Action Update: Last week, Costco filed a lawsuit seeking to recover payments made due to disputed tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, indicating the company's proactive approach to legal challenges.
  • Risk Management: The lawsuit requests a federal court to ensure that Costco can reclaim its tariff payments even if the Supreme Court later rules the tariffs illegal, thereby mitigating potential financial risks.
  • Strategic Implications: Raimondo's appointment not only enhances board diversity but may also provide stronger strategic guidance for Costco in navigating complex political and economic landscapes, supporting future business growth.
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What is Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) stock price today?

The current price of COST is 895.855 USD — it has decreased -2.86 % in the last trading day.

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What is Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)'s business?

Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco) operates membership warehouses and e-commerce sites that offer a selection of nationally branded and private-label products in a wide range of categories. The Company buys the majority of its merchandise directly from suppliers and route it to cross-docking consolidation points (depots) or directly to its warehouses. It operates 891 warehouses, including 614 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 108 in Canada, 40 in Mexico, 35 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom, 19 in Korea, 15 in Australia, 14 in Taiwan, seven in China, five in Spain, two in France, and one each in Iceland, New Zealand and Sweden. It also operates e-commerce sites in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Australia. The Company provides wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services.

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What is the price predicton of COST Stock?

Wall Street analysts forecast COST stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for COST is 1092 USD with a low forecast of 907.00 USD and a high forecast of 1218 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.

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What is Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)'s revenue for the last quarter?

Costco Wholesale Corp revenue for the last quarter amounts to 86.16B USD, increased 8.10 % YoY.

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What is Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)'s earnings per share (EPS) for the last quarter?

Costco Wholesale Corp. EPS for the last quarter amounts to 5.87 USD, increased 10.96 % YoY.

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What changes have occurred in the market's expectations for Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)'s fundamentals?

The market is revising Upward the revenue expectations for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) for FY2026, with the revenue forecasts being adjusted by 0.39% over the past three months. During the same period, the stock price has changed by -7.02%.
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How many employees does Costco Wholesale Corp (COST). have?

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has 341000 emplpoyees as of December 05 2025.

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What is Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) market cap?

Today COST has the market capitalization of 397.02B USD.

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