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Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)

NASDAQ
Currency in USD
975.00
+3.12(+0.32%)
Closed
Pre Market
976.14+1.14(+0.12%)
COST Scorecard
Full Analysis
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet
Trading near 52-week High
Fair Value
Day's Range
964.76976.50
52 wk Range
583.76976.50
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
975
Open
971.36
Day's Range
964.76-976.5
52 wk Range
583.76-976.5
Volume
1.96M
Average Volume (3m)
1.83M
1-Year Change
67.24%
Book Value / Share
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Price Target
939.89
Downside
-3.60%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Trading at a high earnings multiple
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Costco Wholesale Corp Company Profile

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. It offers merchandise, such as sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company also operates gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers; and offers business delivery, travel, grocery, and various other services online. It also operates e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.

Employees
333000

Costco Wholesale Corp SWOT Analysis


Robust Performance
Costco outperforms expectations with strong Q3 results, showcasing resilience in challenging economic conditions and gaining market share across trade categories.
Digital Transformation
Explore Costco's e-commerce expansion and digital initiatives, including partnerships with platforms like Uber, enhancing its omnichannel presence and future growth potential.
Membership Strength
Delve into Costco's high renewal rates and steady membership growth, underpinning its unique business model and providing a stable revenue stream.
Valuation Concerns
Analysts debate Costco's lofty valuation, with price targets ranging from $750 to $875, as the stock trades at a multi-decade high P/E ratio of 54x forward earnings.
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Costco Wholesale Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2024

  • Net income up 9% to $2.354B; net sales rose 1% to $78.2B with adjusted sales up 7.3%
  • E-commerce sales grew 18.9%; membership increased 7.3% to 76.2M paid households
  • 29 new warehouses planned for fiscal 2025, focusing on U.S. and international markets
  • Strong core merchandising sales, with non-foods leading comparable sales growth
  • Anticipates significant impact from recent membership fee increase in fiscal 2025-2026
Last Updated: 09/27/2024, 09:30 PM
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Compare COST to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
COST
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
58.6x19.8x11.4x
PEG Ratio
3.461.000.03
Price/Book
18.3x3.3x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
1.7x0.5x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−2.1%−5.9%18.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analysts' Recommendations

24 Buy
13 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
32 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 939.89

(-3.60% Downside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 16.6
Dividend Yield
0.48%
Industry Median 0.42%
Annualized payout
4.6400
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+12.31%
Growth Streak

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FAQ

What Is the Costco (COST) Stock Price Today?

The Costco stock price today is 975.00

What Stock Exchange Does Costco Trade On?

Costco is listed and trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Costco?

The stock symbol for Costco is "COST."

Does Costco Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Costco dividend yield is 0.48%.

What Is the Costco Market Cap?

As of today, Costco market cap is 432.00B.

What is Costco Earnings Per Share?

The Costco EPS is 16.60.

What Is the Next Costco Earnings Date?

Costco will release its next earnings report on Dec 11, 2024.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is COST a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
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