Transaction Details
Wilcox William Richard, of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST), sold 1,100 shares of company stock on October 13, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The shares were sold at an average price of $958.21 per share, for a total transaction value of $1.1M. Following this transaction, Wilcox William Richard still owns 3,094 shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation stock.
About Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation's stock currently trades at $978.01, giving the company a market capitalization of $392.0B.
Insider sales are common and don't necessarily indicate a bearish outlook. Executives regularly sell shares for tax planning, diversification, or personal liquidity. The key factors to watch are the size of the sale relative to the insider's total holdings, whether multiple insiders are selling simultaneously, and whether the trades occur near earnings announcements or other catalysts.
At $1.1 million, this transaction stands out as a significant commitment. Trades of this size from corporate insiders typically attract attention from institutional investors and analysts who track Form 4 filings for early signals about company direction.
Insider transaction data is reported to the SEC via Form 4 filings, typically within two business days of the trade. Investors can track insider activity alongside other metrics — such as institutional flows, short interest, and technical indicators — to build a more complete picture of market sentiment around Costco Wholesale Corporation.
Recent Insider Transactions at Costco Wholesale Corporation
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Wilcox William Richard | Sell | 1,100 | $1.1 million |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Wilcox William Richard | Sell | 1,935 | $1.7 million |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Wilcox William Richard | Buy | 4,129 | |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Jones Teresa A. | Sell | 1,459 | $1.3 million |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Jones Teresa A. | Buy | 4,129 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does insider insider_sell mean for Costco Wholesale Corporation stock?
Insider insider_sells at Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) are reported to the SEC via Form 4 filings. While a single transaction doesn't predict future stock performance, patterns of insider buying can signal management confidence.
How can I track insider trades for COST?
Monitor all insider transactions on the COST insider trades page or the Insider Trades Tracker.