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COST·Costco Wholesale Corporation

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After Hours
High
$1,029.78
Open
$1,026.13
Market Cap
443.54B
52W High
$1,096.50
Low
$996.16
P. Close
$1,002.79
P/E
51.88
52W Low
$844.06
Fwd P/E
44.54
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
59
BUY
News Sentiment
73
BULLISH
Dow Jones futures saw initial gains before paring them, influenced by fluctuating crude oil prices tied to geopolitical developments concerning Iran. This broader market context precedes upcoming earnings reports from key companies, including Costco. Investors are closely monitoring Costco's upcoming financial update for insights into consumer spending and company performance. Costco's strategic investments in AI and digital platforms are yielding significant results, directly contributing to faster sales growth. Enhancements in personalization, convenience, and member engagement across its websites and mobile apps are strengthening customer interactions. Notably, personalized product recommendations generated over $470 million in e-commerce sales in Q2 FY26, while modernized product pages and targeted marketing boosted traffic and incremental sales. The company is also seeing strong growth in same-day delivery services, indicating a rising demand for convenient shopping options. Furthermore, Costco's profit model relies heavily on membership fees, enabling low product margins and favorable supplier pricing, which positions the company well for economic downturns as budget-conscious consumers seek value. Ancillary services like gas stations and food courts enhance member retention and insulate the company from economic volatility. Jim Cramer continues to express a favorable view on Costco, highlighting the company's strong management, market position, and strategic initiatives, with analysts like Oppenheimer maintaining an optimistic long-term outlook and recently raising their price target.
Earnings Summary
Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global network of membership-based warehouses, offering a wide array of merchandise including groceries, appliances, and apparel, alongside services like gasoline and pharmacies, distinguishing itself in the Discount Stores industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. The company's business model is centered on providing value through bulk purchasing and efficient operations, fostering strong customer loyalty. In its most recent reported quarters, Costco has shown a pattern of beating analyst estimates for Earnings Per Share (EPS). For Q4 2025, the company reported an EPS of $4.50, exceeding the estimate of $4.28, with revenue not estimated. This followed Q3 2025, where actual EPS of $5.87 surpassed the estimate of $5.81, and revenue was not estimated. Prior to that, Q2 2025 saw actual EPS of $4.28 beat the estimate of $4.23, with revenue not estimated, and Q1 2025 reported actual EPS of $4.02, which missed the estimate of $4.10, with revenue not estimated. Historically, Costco has demonstrated a consistent ability to meet or exceed EPS expectations, having beaten estimates in 3 of the last 4 reported quarters. Recent news indicates that Costco is being recognized as a top dividend stock, supported by its stable membership model, though recent decisions to close underperforming stores may impact member sentiment and convenience. While shares trade at a premium, this is often justified by its track record. Investors will be closely monitoring upcoming earnings reports, potential stock split speculation, and the company's ability to manage member sentiment following store closures, alongside broader economic indicators like inflation and GDP.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$3.74$4.34$4.95$5.55$6.15Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$4.97 - -
Q4'25$4.28$4.50+5.2%
Q3'25$5.81$5.87+1.1%
Q2'25$4.23$4.28+1.2%
Q1'25$4.10$4.02-1.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$59.8B$67.2B$74.7B$82.1B$89.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$71.1B - -
Q4'25 - $67.3B -
Q3'25 - $86.2B -
Q2'25 - $63.2B -
Q1'25 - $63.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

COST Stock Snapshot

COST is currently trading at $1003.53, giving Costco Wholesale Corporation a market cap of 443.54B and a P/E ratio of 51.9. Today's range spans $996.16–$1029.78, with shares opening at $1026.13 and moving up $0.74 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 59/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 73/100.

Over the past year COST has traded between $844.06 and $1096.50 - the current price is +18.9% off the 52-week low and -8.5% from the high.

The technical picture for COST is mixed - score 59/100, HOLD, with the stock at $1003.53 (in the middle of its 52-week range) and sentiment bullish at 73/100. For a large-cap in Consumer Defensive with 443.54B in capitalization The current P/E ratio stands at 51.9., this is a fairly common pre-earnings or pre-macro-event posture. Annual range: $844.06–$1096.50. Neutral signals at this size often resolve sharply once a catalyst provides directional conviction.

The 52-week range of $844.06–$1096.50 for COST provides the structural reference that options traders, systematic funds, and discretionary managers all anchor to — and at $1003.53 (in the middle of its 52-week range), the stock sits in a zone where the next 5–10% move will likely define which crowd was right. A HOLD signal at 59/100 and bullish news backdrop (73/100) don't break the tie yet, but they narrow the probability distribution toward the upside.