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Costco Wholesale (COST)

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$951.19 USD

951.19
1,215,636

-1.33 (-0.14%)

Updated Aug 4, 2025 03:06 PM 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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Costco (COST) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

Costco (COST) closed the most recent trading day at $932.88, moving -1.16% from the previous trading session.

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October Sales Trend Reveals Costco's Firm Hold on Market Dominance

Costco's distinctive membership business model and pricing power set it apart from traditional players. Comparable sales for October rise 5.1%.

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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

Costco (COST) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Costco Wholesale, Dollar General, Target and Ross Stores

Costco Wholesale, Dollar General, Target and Ross Stores are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

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Costco (COST) Rises But Trails Market: What Investors Should Know

In the most recent trading session, Costco (COST) closed at $890.17, indicating a +0.46% shift from the previous trading day.

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Costco Stock Gains 17% in 6 Months: Is it Too Late to Buy COST?

Costco's strong membership model, product mix and pricing power make it a promising investment option despite its premium valuation.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Target, Boot Barn, Costco Wholesale and Abercrombie & Fitch

Target, Boot Barn, Costco Wholesale and Abercrombie & Fitch are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

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Is Trending Stock Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) a Buy Now?

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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4 Retail Stocks to Buy as Consumer Confidence Lifts Holiday Prospects

For retailers such as TGT, BOOT, COST and ANF, this is a green light for revenue growth as a confident consumer is more likely to make purchases.

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BURL vs. COST: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

BURL vs. COST: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

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Sprouts Farmers Stock Surges on Q3 Earnings Beat & Comp Sales Growth

Sprouts Farmers registers strong comparable sales growth, positive traffic trends and robust e-commerce performance.

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Costco (COST) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

In the most recent trading session, Costco (COST) closed at $879.09, indicating a -0.89% shift from the previous trading day.

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Has Costco Wholesale (COST) Outpaced Other Retail-Wholesale Stocks This Year?

Here is how Costco (COST) and Deckers (DECK) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in Costco (COST): Read This Before Placing a Bet

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Costco (COST) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

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Costco Stock Up 35% YTD: Harvest Gains or Stay Bullish on COST?

Costco is a compelling investment due to its solid membership model, consistent revenue growth and strategic expansion plans.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Costco, The Coca-Cola, T-Mobile US and Preformed Line Products

Costco, The Coca-Cola, T-Mobile US and Preformed Line Products are included in this Analyst Blog.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Walmart, Target, Costco and Amazon

Walmart, Target, Costco and Amazon are included in this Analyst Blog.

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Top Stock Reports for Costco, Coca-Cola & T-Mobile US

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), The Coca-Cola Company (KO) and T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS), as well as a micro-cap stock Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC).

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Walmart Stock Up 19% in 3 Months: What's the Best Move for Investors?

Walmart continues to demonstrate strength through its diversified operations and effective omnichannel strategy amid a dynamic landscape.

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Costco (COST) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

In the closing of the recent trading day, Costco (COST) stood at $893.48, denoting a -0.63% change from the preceding trading day.

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Holiday Season to Power Retail Sales: 5 Stocks With Growth Potential

Retail stocks like BURL, COST, CHWY, TGT and LE are poised to gain from the holiday season sales.

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Costco to Sell Peloton Bike+ at 300 U.S. Outlets This Holiday Season

COST is set to offer the Peloton Bike+ at 300 U.S. outlets, providing fitness enthusiasts an opportunity to purchase premium equipment at competitive prices.