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Costco (COST)
NASDAQ:COST
Costco (COST) Stock Price & Analysis
14,725 Followers
COST Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$462.99 - $785.82
Previous Close$743.9
Volume1.77M
Average Volume (3M)2.01M
Market Cap
$329.92B
Enterprise Value$329.03B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.32B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.43B
Price to Earnings (P/E)48.7
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
May 30, 2024EPS EstimateN/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Apr 25, 2024Dividend Yield2.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.28
Shares Outstanding443,504,036
10 Day Avg. Volume1,592,141
30 Day Avg. Volume2,012,074
Standard Deviation0.06
R-Squared0.41
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)15.89
Price to Sales (P/S)5.71
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)112.80
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.32
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda28.27
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$786.38Price Target Upside3.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering25
Costco News
PremiumStock Analysis & Ideas
AMZN, COST, WMT: Which “Strong Buy” Retail Stock Is Most Undervalued?
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Dividend GrowthCostco announces a significant dividend increase, reflecting strong financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Financial PerformanceAnalyst recommends Costco due to its accelerating comp momentum, best-in-class traffic trends, and a potential membership fee increase.
Market ExpansionCostco exhibits strong growth potential with plans for international expansion, particularly in China, and an increasing market share in the US grocery retail market.
Bears Say
Key RisksRising competition post-pandemic, prolonged geopolitical uncertainties, and inflation may negatively impact the company's future performance.
Leadership ChangesCFO Richard Galanti is stepping down, creating potential uncertainty about the company's financial strategy going forward.
Valuation ConcernsDespite strong performance, the stock is considered too expensive, which leads to a neutral stance on the investment.
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Ownership Overview
0.82% Insiders
17.31% Mutual Funds
26.44% Other Institutional Investors
55.43% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Macro & PoliticalRisks related to catastrophic events or geopolitical conditions that may disrupt the company’s business
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by Costco
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
COST FAQ
What was Costco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costco lowest stock price was $462.99 and its highest was $785.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Costco’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Costco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costco’s upcoming earnings report date is May 30, 2024 which is in 23 days.
How were Costco’s earnings last quarter?
Costco released its earnings results on Mar 07, 2024. The company reported $3.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.626 by $0.084.
Is Costco overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Costco’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Costco pay dividends?
Costco pays a Notavailable dividend of $1.16 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.58%. See more information on Costco dividends here
What is Costco’s EPS estimate?
Costco’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Costco have?
Costco has 443,504,030 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costco reported an EPS of $3.71 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.626. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.641%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costco?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Costco’s share is Fisher Asset Management LLC. It holds Costco’s shares valued at 2B.
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Costco Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$786.38 (3.96% Upside)
$786.38 (3.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
COST Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 194.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
56.63%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
31.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Costco
Incorporated in 1983, Costco Wholesale Corp. operates an international chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. It sells product categories, including groceries, appliances, automotive supplies, toys, hardware, sporting goods, books, housewares, and apparel among others. The company is based in Issaquah, Washington.
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COST Company Deck
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COST Earnings Call
Q2 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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COST Net sales Breakdown
40.46% Foods and Sundries
25.60% Non-Foods
20.48% Warehouse Ancillary and Other Businesses
13.45% Fresh Foods
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COST Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$786.38
▲(3.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering COST
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
45/47 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+23.56%
reiterated a buy rating 26 days ago
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