Costco Wholesale (COST)

1,012.05
-6.43 (-0.63%)
NASDAQ · Last Trade: Feb 17th, 6:56 PM EST
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Detailed Quote

Previous Close1,018.48
Open1,022.34
Bid1,010.37
Ask1,012.00
Day's Range1,010.48 - 1,028.44
52 Week Range844.06 - 1,071.00
Volume1,731,759
Market Cap447.40B
PE Ratio (TTM)54.21
EPS (TTM)18.7
Dividend & Yield5.200 (0.51%)
1 Month Average Volume2,458,631

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About Costco Wholesale (COST)

Costco Wholesale is a membership-based warehouse club that offers a wide range of products, including groceries, electronics, clothing, and household goods, at competitive prices. The company operates large retail locations where members can purchase bulk items, benefiting from lower prices due to the efficient supply chain and membership model. In addition to its physical stores, Costco provides a range of services, such as a pharmacy, optical department, and a food court, further enhancing the value proposition for its members. Through its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Costco has established a loyal customer base and a strong presence in the retail market. Read More

News & Press Releases

Best Consumer Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco or Home Depot?fool.com
Both companies dominate within their respective retailing segments.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Roku’s ‘Profit Shock’: Streaming Pioneer Defies Skeptics with First GAAP Profit in Five Years
The streaming landscape shifted decisively this week as Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) stunned Wall Street with its fiscal year 2025 earnings report, proving that the "gatekeeper of the living room" can thrive even without its biggest retail partner. In a massive financial update on February 17, 2026, Roku reported its
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
Walmart Earnings Preview: The $1 Trillion Retailer Faces a Post-Shutdown Test of the American Consumer
As the global retail landscape prepares for a pivotal update, all eyes are on Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) as it readies its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings report scheduled for the morning of February 19, 2026. Following a tumultuous end to 2025—marked by a record-breaking 43-day federal government shutdown and
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
January Inflation Data: CPI Hits 2.4% Annual Rate
The U.S. labor and consumer markets received a pivotal update this week as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Headline inflation cooled to a 2.4% annual rate, marking the lowest level of price growth since mid-2021 and coming in slightly
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
The Trillion-Dollar Retail Titan: A Deep Dive into Walmart’s Omnichannel Supremacy
As of February 17, 2026, Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has officially entered a new era of corporate history. Long regarded as the quintessential "brick-and-mortar" giant, the Bentonville-based retailer recently crossed the historic $1 trillion market capitalization milestone on February 3, 2026. This achievement is not merely a reflection of its scale but a validation of [...]
Via Finterra · February 17, 2026
As This Hedge Fund Sells NVDA , GOOGL, and META, Here Is 1 Blue-Chip Stock It’s Loading Up On
Renaissance Technologies added to its holdings in COST while trimming its positions in some big tech companies.
Via Barchart.com · February 17, 2026
Defying the Odds: US Retail Resilience in Early 2026 Ignites Soft Landing Optimism
The American consumer entered 2026 with an unexpected burst of energy, defying the gravitational pull of high interest rates and "sticky" core inflation. According to data released in mid-February, January’s retail performance showed a resilient spending appetite that has bolstered the narrative of a "soft landing"—a scenario where
Via MarketMinute · February 16, 2026
Flight to Safety: Consumer Staples Hit Record Highs as AI Volatility Grips Wall Street
As of February 16, 2026, the narrative on Wall Street has undergone a startling transformation. The "growth-at-any-price" mentality that defined the early 2020s has been replaced by a resolute flight to quality, as investors abandon the high-octane technology sector in favor of the unglamorous but reliable world of household goods.
Via MarketMinute · February 16, 2026
UBS Issues Bullish Walmart Earnings Preview: $0.80 EPS Expected Amid E-commerce Surge and Tariff Strategy
In a high-stakes forecast that has captured the attention of retail investors and institutional desks alike, analysts at UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) have released a strikingly optimistic earnings preview for Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT). As the retail giant prepares to pull back the curtain on its fourth-quarter results for
Via MarketMinute · February 16, 2026
The Blue-Chip Tech Giant: Walmart Joins the $1 Trillion Club as AI and New Leadership Redefine Retail
In a historic shift for the global equity markets, Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq:WMT) officially crossed the $1 trillion market capitalization threshold on February 3, 2026. The milestone marks the first time a traditional "brick-and-mortar" retailer has ascended to the valuation heights previously dominated by Silicon Valley’s technology elite. This
Via MarketMinute · February 16, 2026
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Nowfool.com
Amazon is a smart stock to invest in now.
Via The Motley Fool · February 15, 2026
XLP vs. FTXG: The Clash of Consumer Staple ETFsfool.com
These two consumer staple ETFs will provide exposure to product manufacturers you've grown up knowing.
Via The Motley Fool · February 15, 2026
FSTA vs. VDC: Which Popular Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?fool.com
Subtle differences in fees, yield, and fund structure set these two consumer staples ETFs apart for investors with specific priorities.
Via The Motley Fool · February 14, 2026
FSTA Offers Lower Fees While RSPS Pays Higher Dividendsfool.com
Explore how portfolio strategy and cost structure set these consumer staples ETFs apart for defensive-minded investors.
Via The Motley Fool · February 14, 2026
RSPS and XLP Offer Distinct Approaches to the Consumer Staples Sector. Which Is the Better Buy?fool.com
Explore how different weighting strategies in these consumer staples ETFs can impact diversification and sector exposure.
Via The Motley Fool · February 14, 2026
Better Consumer Staples ETF: Vanguard's VDC vs. Invesco's RSPSfool.com
Expense ratios, portfolio size, and weighting strategies set these two consumer staples ETFs apart for investors seeking sector exposure.
Via The Motley Fool · February 14, 2026
Should You Invest $500 in Costco Right Now?fool.com
Investors would've nearly doubled their capital by owning shares over the past five years.
Via The Motley Fool · February 13, 2026
Intermountain Primary Children’s Patient Champion Nationally Recognized, Featured on Cereal Boxes
Patient Champion for Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital to Receive National Recognition from Children's Miracle Network and Be Featured on Cereal Boxes
Via PRUnderground · February 13, 2026
Cool Down: January CPI Beat Ignites March Rate Cut Hopes as Inflation Hits 2.4%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics delivered a long-awaited "Valentine’s Day eve" gift to the markets on Friday, February 13, 2026, reporting that consumer prices cooled more than expected in January. Headline inflation fell to 2.4% on a year-over-year basis, undercutting the 2.5% consensus forecast from
Via MarketMinute · February 13, 2026
President Trump's Tariffs To Face Feb.20 Supreme Court Hearing As Prediction Markets Doubt Favorable Rulingbenzinga.com
U.S. Supreme Court to rule on Trump's tariffs in February; retailers like Costco and manufacturers like Toyota are fighting for refunds worth billions.
Via Benzinga · February 13, 2026
US Consumer Confidence Hits 12-Year Low: What the 'Sentiment Schism' Means for Investors in 2026
As of February 13, 2026, the American consumer is signaling a profound state of distress that stands in stark contrast to the resilient spending patterns seen just two years ago. The latest reading of the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index has plummeted to 57.3, its lowest level
Via MarketMinute · February 13, 2026
CART Q4 Deep Dive: Multi-Engine Growth Accelerates Amid Expanding Grocery Tech Partnerships
Online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 12.3% year on year to $992 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.97 per share was 2.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · February 13, 2026
VDC Offers Broader Consumer Staples Exposure Than XLP, But Is It Really the Better Buy?fool.com
Explore how these two leading ETFs differ in diversification and portfolio structure for consumer staples investors.
Via The Motley Fool · February 12, 2026
Instacart (CART) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Instacart (CART) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · February 12, 2026
The Kraft Heinz Recovery: A Deep-Dive into the 2026 ‘Restoration’ Strategy
As of February 12, 2026, The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) finds itself at a defining crossroads. Long considered the poster child for the "efficiency-at-all-costs" model pioneered by 3G Capital, the global food giant is now undergoing a radical transformation. After a turbulent 2025 that saw massive non-cash impairments and a CEO transition, KHC has [...]
Via Finterra · February 12, 2026