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Consumer Defensive - Discount Stores - NASDAQ - US
$ 950.95
-0.31 %
$ 422 B
Market Cap
53.82
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jul, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one COST stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 951 USD, Costco Wholesale Corporation is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jul, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one COST stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 951 USD, Costco Wholesale Corporation is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jul, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one COST stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 951 USD, Costco Wholesale Corporation is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart COST

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$1.1k$1.1k$1.1k$1.1k$1.0k$1.0k$1.0k$1.0k$1.0k$1.0k$980.0$980.0$960.0$960.0$940.0$940.0$920.0$920.0$900.0$900.0$880.0$880.0Feb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '2515 Apr15 AprMay '25May '2515 May15 MayJun '25Jun '2515 Jun15 JunJul '25Jul '2515 Jul15 Jul
FINANCIALS
254 B REVENUE
5.02%
9.28 B OPERATING INCOME
14.43%
7.37 B NET INCOME
17.09%
11.3 B OPERATING CASH FLOW
2.45%
-4.41 B INVESTING CASH FLOW
11.32%
-10.8 B FINANCING CASH FLOW
-311.78%
63.2 B REVENUE
-0.81%
2.53 B OPERATING INCOME
9.24%
1.9 B NET INCOME
6.43%
3.46 B OPERATING CASH FLOW
25.91%
-1.34 B INVESTING CASH FLOW
-30.72%
-748 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-210.37%
Balance Sheet Costco Wholesale Corporation
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Current Assets 34.2 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 11.1 B
Receivables 2.72 B
Other Current Assets 20.4 B
Non-Current Assets 35.6 B
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 31.6 B
Other Non-Current Assets 3.94 B
15.96 %3.90 %29.19 %45.32 %5.64 %Total Assets$69.8b
Current Liabilities 35.5 B
Accounts Payable 19.4 B
Short-Term Debt 103 M
Other Current Liabilities 15.9 B
Non-Current Liabilities 10.7 B
Long-Term Debt 8.17 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 2.58 B
42.03 %34.50 %17.68 %5.57 %Total Liabilities$46.2b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Costco Wholesale Corporation
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Revenue 254 B
Cost Of Revenue 222 B
Gross Profit 32.1 B
Operating Expenses 22.8 B
Operating Income 9.28 B
Other Expenses 1.92 B
Net Income 7.37 B
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RATIOS
12.61% GROSS MARGIN
12.61%
3.65% OPERATING MARGIN
3.65%
2.90% NET MARGIN
2.90%
31.19% ROE
31.19%
10.55% ROA
10.55%
20.37% ROIC
20.37%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Costco Wholesale Corporation
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Net Income 7.37 B
Depreciation & Amortization 2.24 B
Capital Expenditures -4.71 B
Stock-Based Compensation 818 M
Change in Working Capital 611 M
Others 1.05 B
Free Cash Flow 6.63 B
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Costco Wholesale Corporation
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for COST of $980 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $800 to a high of $1.14 K.
COST Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
800 USD -15.87%
COST Average Price Target Wall Street Target
980 USD 3.02%
COST Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
1.14 K USD 19.35%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.11% DIVIDEND YIELD
1.3 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Costco Wholesale Corporation
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9.91 M USD 5
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7. News
1 Stock That Turned $1,000 Into $163,000 Based on recent trends in the market and the economy, investors might think that the only way to achieve outsized returns is to allocate capital to the technology sector. After all, that's where some of the most dominant businesses reside. fool.com - 1 day ago
Costco Is One of the Largest Consumer Goods Companies by Market Cap. But Is It a Buy? There are lots of fantastic consumer goods companies for investors to buy these days, many of which have long track records of beating the market and years of solid financial performance. One of the largest consumer goods companies is Costco Wholesale (COST -0.40%), a popular discount warehouse club. fool.com - 4 days ago
Is Costco Stock Topping Out? Key Price Levels To Watch Costco (COST) is currently in Phase 11 of its 18-phase Adhishthana Cycle on the weekly chart. While the stock has enjoyed a strong rally and its bullish structure remains intact, the Adhishthana Principles now suggest a possible peak may have been formed. benzinga.com - 4 days ago
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco vs. Kohl's Buying stocks in the retail sector can prove tricky. That's because a lot of things can happen quickly, such as changing consumer tastes, a failure of the retailer to adapt, or missteps that prove difficult to overcome. fool.com - 5 days ago
Edna's Selected to Exhibit at INFRA's 2025 Tabletop Show—Raising the Bar on Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Cocktails VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coming off a successful rotation with Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) in Western Canada and strong sales across over 700 Target Corporation (NASDAQ: TGT) stores nationally, Edna's Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Co. is proud to announce its selection for the 2025 INFRA Tabletop Buying Show. Hosted by the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA), the Tabletop Show brings together hundreds of independent natural food retailers from across the U.S. businesswire.com - 5 days ago
Should Investors Buy, Hold or Sell Costco Stock After June Sales? COST's June sales rose 8% on strong e-commerce and membership gains, but valuation may give investors pause. zacks.com - 5 days ago
Two Quality Stocks Whose Price Declines May Be Long-Term Buying Opportunities Recent stock price pullbacks in two companies present potential buying opportunities for long-term investors, despite no obvious negative news. I emphasize the importance of distinguishing between temporary dips and fundamental business issues, referencing Warren Buffett's advice. T-Mobile's pullback offers a buying opportunity due to strong earnings growth, robust free cash flow, aggressive buybacks, and double-digit dividend increases. seekingalpha.com - 5 days ago
Better Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco vs. Home Depot The retail sector is truly massive. In the U.S. alone, $7.3 trillion was spent in 2024. fool.com - 6 days ago
3 Stocks to Cushion Your Portfolio This Earnings Season Stocks are moving higher ahead of earnings season. Many of the big technology stocks are expected to do well. marketbeat.com - 6 days ago
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend ISSAQUAH, Wash., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock of $1.30 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable August 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 1, 2025. globenewswire.com - 6 days ago
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With these two high-yield funds, you could generate $40,000 per year from a half-a-million-dollar account. So, let’s look at a pair of ETFs that could help you grow your fortune while you sleep soundly at night. QDVO: Tech Exposure, Decent Diversification It might sound risky to take $500,000 and equally divide it among just two funds. However, this plan can make sense if the two funds provide good diversification across well-known stocks. The first ETF that fits this description is the Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF (NYSEARCA:QDVO). This ETF generates income from dividends and premium payments from writing/selling call options. Since the Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF includes 42 stocks in its holdings, you’ll achieve diversification with just this one fund. Plus, you’ll get portfolio exposure to highly established technology giants like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). While the Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF emphasizes large-cap technology stocks, it also includes non-tech names such as Visa (NYSE:V), Home Depot (NYSE:HD), Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), and RTX/Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:RTX). Consequently, your $500,000 portfolio won’t be too tech-heavy with the QDVO ETF. An added bonus of the Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF is that it pays out its dividends/distributions on a monthly basis. Hence, there’s no need to wait three full months to start seeing the cash show up in your account. Getting down to the nitty-gritty, the Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF offers an annual distribution rate of 9.87%, but also deducts 0.55% worth of operating expenses. This means that QDVO’s expected annualized net yield for investors would be 9.87% – 0.55%, or 9.32%. RSPA: High Yield, Hundreds of Famous Names Even though the the Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF has plenty of benefits, you don’t have to pour an entire $500,000 account into one fund. 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Costco's Strong June Sales Reinforce Its Case as a Defensive Stock COST's June sales rose 8% to $26.44B, reinforcing its role as a defensive retail play amid spending uncertainty. zacks.com - 6 days ago
8. Profile Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation COST

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Discount Stores
MARKET CAP $ 422 B
Dividend Yield 0.11%
Description Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. It offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. The company offers sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco and deli products; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. It also operates pharmacies, opticals, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers, as well as 636 gas stations; and offers business delivery, travel, same-day grocery, and various other services online in various countries. As of August 29, 2021, the company operated 815 membership warehouses, including 564 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 105 in Canada, 39 in Mexico, 30 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom, 16 in South Korea, 14 in Taiwan, 12 in Australia, 3 in Spain, 1 in Iceland, 1 in France, and 1 in China. It also operates e-commerce websites in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
Contact 999 Lake Drive, Issaquah, WA, 98027 https://www.costco.com
IPO Date July 9, 1986
Employees 333000
Officers Mr. Gary Millerchip Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Mr. John Sullivan Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Mr. Javier Polit Executive Vice President and CI&DO of Information Systems Mr. Pierre Riel Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of International Division Mr. Russell D. Miller Senior EVice President and Chief Operating Officer of Warehouse Operations - U.S. & Mexico Mr. David Sherwood Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations Sheri Flies Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability & Compliance Mr. Ron M. Vachris President, Chief Executive Officer & Director Peter Gruening Senior Vice President of Membership, Marketing & Member Service Centers Mr. Patrick J. Callans Executive Vice President of Administration