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Costco Wholesale (COST)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$952.36 USD

952.36
1,858,112

-10.67 (-1.11%)

Updated Sep 18, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $953.05 +0.69 (0.07%) 7:58 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 Buy23.64%
2Buy17.83%
3Hold9.69%
4Sell5.29%
5Strong Sell2.54%
S&P50011.29%

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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 C Momentum B 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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Top 40% (99 out of 245)

Industry: Retail - Discount Stores

Zacks News

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Walmart E-Commerce Soars 25% Globally: How Big Can Digital Get?

WMT's Q2 e-commerce sales soar 25% globally, driven by faster fulfillment, marketplace growth and rising membership income.

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

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Costco (COST) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Company News for Aug 22, 2025

Companies in The News Are: MNSO, NMM, COST, NDSN

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Costco (COST) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

In the most recent trading session, Costco (COST) closed at $994.57, indicating a +1.4% shift from the previous trading day.

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Costco vs. Walmart: Which Retail Stock Should You Buy Now?

Looking to invest in retail? Discover how Costco and Walmart compare on growth, strategy and investor appeal today.

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Retail Earnings Season to Commence

Retail Earnings Season to Commence.

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Retailers Start to Report Earnings This Week

It's the final leg of earnings season, in a general sense, to hear from the retailers who tend to stagger their earnings quarters.

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Will Walmart's Membership Growth Power Its Profit Cycle in Q2?

WMT bets on booming membership growth to strengthen profits as tariff pressures test its Q2 performance.

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Can Costco's Affirm Tie-Up Accelerate Digital Sales in Q4?

COST's partnership with Affirm adds BNPL financing to boost digital sales, big-ticket purchases and member loyalty.

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Sprouts Farmers' E-Commerce Sales Jump 27%: Can It Keep Climbing?

SFM's e-commerce sales soar 27% in Q2. Can the grocer keep up its digital momentum as competition in online grocery heats up?

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Costco (COST) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

In the closing of the recent trading day, Costco (COST) stood at $978.85, denoting a -1.25% move from the preceding trading day.

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Is Costco Stock Worth Buying Now or Too Pricey to Touch?

COST's robust growth and loyal membership base keep it strong, but its lofty valuation may call for patience from investors.

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Costco (COST) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?

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

Costco (COST) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Why Digital and Delivery Speed Could Be Walmart's Secret Weapon

WMT nears 95% U.S. delivery coverage in three hours or less, fueling e-commerce growth and boosting global digital profitability.

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Costco's July Sales Jump Signals Strong Finish to Fiscal 2025

COST posts 6.4% July comp sales growth, with e-commerce up 15.1%, signaling strong momentum into fiscal 2025's final stretch.

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WMT Stock Nears 52-Week High: What Should Walmart Investors Do?

Walmart nears its 52-week high with strong e-commerce gains, market share growth and premium valuation, sparking investor debate.

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Why Flipkart and China Are Crucial to Walmart's Global Strategy

Flipkart and China drive WMT's global e-commerce, logistics and ad growth as U.S. retail margins tighten.

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Is Costco Stock Still the Safest Bet? Data Backs the Defensive Case

COST's 90.2% renewal rate, surging memberships and Kirkland growth reinforce its defensive edge in a volatile market.

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Costco (COST) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

In the most recent trading session, Costco (COST) closed at $952.36, indicating a +1.35% shift from the previous trading day.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Costco Wholesale, HSBC, Booking and Smith-Midland

Costco, HSBC, Booking, and Smith-Midland shine on strong execution, global momentum, and disciplined growth despite rising costs.

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

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Costco (COST). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Top Stock Reports for Costco, HSBC & Booking Holdings

COST, HSBC, and BKNG are gaining ground with strong strategies, solid results, and standout performance vs. peers.

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