NYSE · COST
Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores
$904.77
Up+$2.39 (+0.26%)
Updated Sep 12, 2026, 3:35 AM
SID Score
5.8/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
46/100
Neutral
Price performance
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
COST closed at $904.77 after 20 trading sessions, down 5.86% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | $905.17 | $907.3588 | $900.75 | $904.77 | 1.77M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $906.62 | $912.10 | $899.00 | $902.38 | 1.93M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $907.00 | $909.2299 | $898.43 | $902.60 | 2.07M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $912.40 | $915.13 | $906.10 | $910.18 | 2.24M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $926.09 | $928.04 | $914.54 | $915.74 | 2.08M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $927.79 | $930.76 | $915.31 | $925.41 | 2.17M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $938.49 | $938.88 | $920.3101 | $928.48 | 2.17M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $947.35 | $952.095 | $935.925 | $939.96 | 1.51M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $945.19 | $949.30 | $940.71 | $943.89 | 2.39M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $938.935 | $953.73 | $937.11 | $945.47 | 1.4M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $948.265 | $948.85 | $933.25 | $934.66 | 2.24M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $960.58 | $964.45 | $954.5355 | $956.12 | 1.22M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $965.86 | $969.05 | $959.89 | $960.01 | 1.36M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $953.01 | $974.4947 | $951.385 | $971.40 | 2.21M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $939.64 | $949.8999 | $933.82 | $947.74 | 2.37M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $931.15 | $944.215 | $925.77 | $933.51 | 2.5M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $960.23 | $978.70 | $956.00 | $956.99 | 1.64M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $966.11 | $971.9599 | $955.03 | $961.35 | 1.85M |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $954.835 | $956.75 | $949.42 | $953.50 | 1.24M |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $959.99 | $965.36 | $957.75 | $961.10 | 1.17M |
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COST research
Company profile and research snapshot.
Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 910 warehouses, serving more than 80 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (93% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Buy | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | BTIG | Buy | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | DA Davidson | Neutral | — |
| Jul 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | — |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | — |
Generated Sep 11, 2026, 9:13 PM
Costco edged higher by 0.26% as investors digest a mixed bag of company developments and broader market considerations. The modest gain reflects investor optimism about the retailer's operational improvements and valuation narrative, despite some headwinds from rising interest rates and competitive pressures.
Bottom line: Costco trades near all-time highs with a compelling long-term narrative centered on operational improvements, membership resilience, and compound growth potential. However, investors should monitor Q4 earnings closely for evidence of consumer health, margin sustainability amid rate pressures, and whether premium valuations can be justified—particularly given recent insider selling and macroeconomic headwinds affecting discretionary spending.
Yahoo · Sep 11, 2026
Even though back-to-school shopping just wrapped, consumers may already be checking off holiday wishlists in September, according to a new Accenture survey. Accenture Global consumer goods, retail, and travel lead Kath Gramling comments on how early shoppers may already be on track to outspend 2025 as they attempt to "win the holiday" for their families.
Yahoo · Sep 11, 2026
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Yahoo · Sep 11, 2026
Retailers are adapting their business models as technology changes how people shop. Still, demand can be volatile as the industry is exposed to the ups and downs of consumer spending. This has stirred some uncertainty lately as retail stocks have lagged the market over the past six months, posting a return of 1.9% compared to 12.7% for the S&P 500.
Benzinga · Sep 11, 2026
Interpretive context generated from the platform’s current data sources.
Costco Wholesale Corporation shares traded at $902.38, up 0.12% on the session, per SID market data. The stock has experienced notable weakness over recent months, declining 5.26% over the past month and 6.81% over the trailing three-month period, though it maintains a modest 1.59% gain over the past year. COST is trading well below both its 50-day moving average of $941.84 and its 200-day moving average of $978.96, indicating sustained downward pressure according to Massive/Polygon technical data. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 32.1, approaching oversold territory below the conventional 30 threshold. Costco's beta of 0.982 reflects near-market-level volatility, consistent with its Consumer Defensive sector classification. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 2.52 million shares, supporting the stock's current market capitalization of approximately $392 billion.
Costco trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.30, a significant premium relative to the broader Consumer Defensive sector, according to SID market data. The stock's price-to-book ratio stands at 12.96, reflecting the market's high valuation of the company's asset base and intangible brand value. Costco's PEG ratio registers at negative 2.13, a metric distorted by the underlying growth rate assumptions in current estimates, per SEC filings. The company offers a dividend yield of approximately 0.57%, a relatively modest payout that aligns with Costco's historical approach of returning capital through periodic special dividends rather than elevated regular distributions. These valuation metrics collectively position Costco among the most premium-valued names in the consumer staples and warehouse retail space. Investors are effectively paying a substantial multiple for Costco's membership-driven revenue model and consistent operational execution over time.
Costco's composite smart money score sits at 46 out of 100, reflecting a neutral overall signal, according to SID market data. Institutional positioning is exceptionally strong, scoring a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust fund-level conviction in the stock. Congressional trading activity scores 12 out of 25, suggesting moderate engagement from lawmakers with disclosed positions. In contrast, insider activity scores 0 out of 25, the lowest possible reading. Per SEC Form 4 filings, there have been two insider transactions over the past 90 days, both of which were sales with zero insider purchases recorded during the period. Dark pool activity registers at 9.4 out of 25, indicating below-average institutional block trading relative to peers. The divergence between strong institutional holdings and weak insider buying presents a mixed signal, as company executives have been net sellers while large asset managers according to 13F institutional filings maintain significant allocations to the stock.
Costco has delivered consistent earnings beats across its three most recently reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the quarter ending December 2025, the company posted earnings per share of $4.50, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.36 by $0.14, representing the largest surprise magnitude among recent periods. The March 2026 quarter saw EPS of $4.58 versus the $4.55 estimate, a $0.03 positive surprise, while the May 2026 quarter produced EPS of $4.93 against a $4.92 estimate, a $0.01 beat. The narrowing surprise margins suggest analyst models are calibrating more precisely to Costco's performance trajectory. Looking ahead, per analyst estimates, the next earnings report is scheduled for September 24, 2026, with a consensus EPS estimate of $6.53, reflecting typical seasonal strength in Costco's fiscal first quarter. The sequential ramp from $4.93 to $6.53 implies meaningful expected acceleration.
Recent Wall Street analyst activity on Costco reflects a generally constructive but divided outlook, per SID consensus data. On September 8, 2026, Freedom Broker upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold, the most notable rating change in the recent cycle. BTIG reiterated its Buy rating on September 3, 2026, maintaining bullish conviction, according to Wall Street analyst reports. On the same date, DA Davidson maintained a Neutral stance, reflecting a more cautious view at current valuation levels. JP Morgan reiterated its Overweight rating on July 9, 2026, signaling continued confidence among major bulge-bracket firms. Citigroup initiated or reiterated coverage with a Neutral rating on June 18, 2026. The distribution reveals a split consensus, with two firms maintaining Buy or Overweight positions while two others hold Neutral ratings. This divergence aligns with the broader debate over whether Costco's premium valuation is justified given the stock's recent 6.81% three-month decline.
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