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Costco Wholesale (COST)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$952.52 USD

952.52
2,933,256

+12.88 (1.37%)

Updated Aug 1, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $952.37 -0.15 (-0.02%) 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 Buy23.75%
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) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

The headline numbers for Costco (COST) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended May 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell Costco Stock Post-Q3 Earnings?

Let's examine COST's fiscal Q3 earnings expectations, long-term growth factors, and how to trade the stock after the earnings report is released.

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Pre-Markets Up on New Tariff Developments

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Costco Wholesale, Chubb, Cigna, Global Self Storage and Natural Health Trends

Costco eyes 11.3% EPS growth in 2025, Chubb boosts income outlook, and Cigna posts strong Q1 as Zacks spotlights five standout stocks.

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Is It Worth Investing in Costco (COST) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

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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Should Costco Stock Be in Your Portfolio Pre-Q3 Earnings?

COST set for 12.4% EPS growth in Q3, as e-commerce surges and membership fees rise, but premium valuation may test buyer appetite ahead of earnings.

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Nvidia, Costco, Salesforce.com, Ulta Beauty and Amazon are part of Zacks Earnings Preview

Nvidia leads this week's earnings spotlight as estimates dip ahead of results. Costco, Salesforce.com, Ulta Beauty and Amazon also set to report.

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Taking Stock of the Earnings Picture

The earnings release from Nvidia is the true highlight of this week's earnings docket, though there are a few other bellwethers on deck to report results as well. Nearing its end, how has the Q1 cycle fared so far?

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Top Research Reports for Costco, Chubb & Cigna

Zacks highlights strong prospects for COST, CB, and CI, with Costco's steady growth, Chubb's strategic expansion, and Cigna's solid Q1 performance amid margin pressures.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Ross Stores (ROST) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 2.80% and 0.35%, respectively, for the quarter ended April 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Burlington Stores (BURL) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?

Burlington Stores (BURL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: TJX Companies, Costco, Ross Stores and Burlington Stores

TJX Companies, Costco, Ross Stores and Burlington Stores are part of the Zacks Investment Ideas article.

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TJX Companies: The Quiet Retail 20-Bagger Stock

TJX Companies stands out as a truly stellar long-term stock holding. That said, the discount-retail sector offers numerous compelling investments like Costco, Ross Stores and Burlington Stores

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Costco (COST) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know

In the latest trading session, Costco (COST) closed at $1,033.59, marking a +0.76% move from the previous day.

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Alibaba Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

BABA's fiscal fourth-quarter results show strength in Taobao, Cloud and AI. Logistics slowdown and Sun Art sales offset gains, keeping overall revenue growth modest.

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How Should Investors Approach Walmart Stock Post Q1 Earnings?

WMT's Q1 results and strategic growth areas reinforce long-term strength, but challenges like tariffs and currency headwinds cloud short-term visibility.

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Buy, Hold or Sell Target Stock? Key Tips Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Target's digital growth and brand power are clear, but will cautious demand and macro pressure spoil its Q1 momentum?

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Walmart Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, E-Commerce Growth Supports Sales

WMT's fiscal Q1 results reflect increased sales and earnings growth across all segments.

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Costco vs. Dollar General: Which Discount Retailer is the Better Bet?

Is Costco's steady growth and loyal membership base the winning formula, or can Dollar General's bold revamp and real estate push turn the tide?

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Is it Time to Buy or Sell Dollar General as It Slips Below 50-Day SMA?

Dollar General slips below its 50-day SMA. Does this signal short-term pain or a long-term opportunity? Here's what investors should know before making a move.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is a Trending Stock

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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International Markets and Costco (COST): A Deep Dive for Investors

Explore how Costco's (COST) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.

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Costco (COST) Ascends But Remains Behind Market: Some Facts to Note

The latest trading day saw Costco (COST) settling at $1,016.15, representing a +0.8% change from its previous close.