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Costco Wholesale (COST)

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$952.46 USD

952.46
548,509

-0.06 (-0.01%)

Updated Aug 4, 2025 11:14 AM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value A Growth F Momentum C VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 25% (184 out of 246)

Industry: Retail - Discount Stores

Zacks News

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights UnitedHealth, Costco Wholesale, IBM and Smith-Midland

UnitedHealth, Costco Wholesale, IBM and Smith-Midland are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

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Top Stock Reports for UnitedHealth, Costco & IBM

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), as well as a micro-cap stock Smith-Midland Corporation (SMID).

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Company News for Dec 30, 2024

Companies In The News Are: AMED, UNH, LW, RGTI, COST.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Costco Wholesale, The TJX and Burlington Stores

Costco Wholesale, The TJX and Burlington Stores are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog

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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Costco (COST) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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3 Retail Discount Stocks Positioned to Outperform in 2025

Discount stocks, such as COST, TJX and BURL, have shown a consistent ability to perform well, even when broader market indices may experience volatility.

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Walmart Stock Surges 76% in 2024: Is WMT Still a Buy for 2025?

Innovation, tech investments and high-margin revenue streams place WMT well for growth in 2025, though near-term concerns and a high valuation suggest caution.

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3 Must-Watch Blue-Chip Retail Stocks to Navigate 2025 Market Trends

To navigate the volatility the New Year may bring, blue-chip retail stocks like WMT, COST and HD offer a blend of stability and growth.

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Are You a Growth Investor? This 1 Stock Could Be the Perfect Pick

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Costco (COST) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know

Examine Costco's (COST) international revenue patterns and their implications on Wall Street's forecasts and the prospective trajectory of the stock.

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TJX Stock Trading Cheaper Than Industry: What's the Next Best Move?

TJX's focus on cost control and strategic expansion positions it for long-term growth in the off-price retail space.

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CELH Stock at 33.9X P/E: Should You Stick Around or Exit Now?

Amid market challenges, Celsius Holdings' focus on innovation, brand-building and expanding distribution channels highlights its strong commitment to growth.

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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Costco (COST) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Costco Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Comparable Sales Rise 5.2% Y/Y

Costco's Q1 EPS beats estimates, sales increase 7.5%, and membership jumps to 77.4M with a 90.4% renewal rate, highlighting strong customer loyalty.

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Costco (COST) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Costco (COST) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended November 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Markets Take a Breather on Econ Data; COST, AVGO, RH Report Late

We're still near all-time highs on the major indexes, so taking a breather with less-than-stellar economic prints seems perfectly reasonable.

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Costco (COST) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Costco (COST) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0.79% and 0.17%, respectively, for the quarter ended November 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Buy Costco Stock Now? Key Tips to Note Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Is holding Costco stock ahead of its Q1 earnings report the right move? Strong growth and a resilient business model suggest it could be a strategic decision.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Costco Wholesale, Walmart, BJ's Wholesale and Amazon

Costco Wholesale, Walmart, BJ's Wholesale and Amazon are included in this Analyst Blog.

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Casey's General Stores (CASY) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

Casey's (CASY) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 14.39% and 1.48%, respectively, for the quarter ended October 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Should You Buy or Hold Costco Stock After November Sales Results?

If a correction occurs, it could present a more attractive entry point for those looking to invest in Costco for the long term.

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Insights Into Costco (COST) Q1: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics

Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Costco (COST), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended November 2024.

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Why Costco (COST) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

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Costco Continues With Decent Comparable Sales Run in November

Costco's distinctive membership business model and pricing power set it apart from traditional players. Comparable sales for November rise 3.1%.