NASDAQ:COST · NASDAQ Global Select
-$16.31 today
Vol 1.62M · Avg 2.02M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Costco Wholesale Corporation earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare COST returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
27.8%
avg 25.3%
ROIC
19.4%
avg 16.0%
ROA
10.5%
avg 8.4%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 27.8% versus its period average of 25.3%. 3 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Javier Polit | Executive Vice President and CI&DO of Information Systems | $3.84M | — | 61 | $10,189.59 | <0.01% |
Ron Vachris | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $1.84M | — | 61 | $54,910.86 | 0.01% |
Gary Millerchip | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $1.32M | — | 54 | $15,465.30 | <0.01% |
Pierre Riel | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of International Division | $1.16M | — | 63 | $12,864.25 | <0.01% |
Ali Moayeri | Senior Vice President of Construction & Purchasing | — | — | — | — | — |
David Sherwood | Senior Vice President of Costco Wholesale Industries & Business Development | — | — | — | — | — |
Brenda Weber | Senior Vice President of Human Resources | — | — | — | — | — |
Caton Frates | Senior Executive Vice President of Warehouse Operations - U.S. & Mexico | — | — | 57 | $5,815.00 | <0.01% |
James C. Klauer | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Northern Division | — | — | 64 | $44,836.99 | 0.01% |
John Sullivan | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | — | — | 66 | $24,089.94 | <0.01% |
Patrick J. Callans | Executive Vice President of Administration | — | — | 64 | $61,571.56 | 0.01% |
Claudine E. Adamo | Executive Vice President of Administration | — | — | 55 | $6,121.20 | <0.01% |
William Richard Wilcox | Executive VP & COO of Southwest Division and Mexico | — | — | 60 | $2,000.00 | <0.01% |
Yoram Rubanenko | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Eastern Division | — | — | 62 | $9,993.03 | <0.01% |
Tiffany Barbre | Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | — | — | 52 | $5,155.45 | <0.01% |
Peter Gruening | Senior Vice President of Membership, Marketing & Member Service Centers | — | — | — | — | — |
Richard Chang | Senior Vice President & GM of Asia | — | — | — | $2,000.00 | <0.01% |
Sheri Flies | Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability & Compliance | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
16
$23.50M
Net Sentiment
$23.50M
Net selling
Most Active
Frates Caton
2 transactions
1–10 of 16
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 16 sells worth $23.50M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $23.50M. Frates Caton was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +11.3% | +11.8% (15yr)16 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +5.4% | +8.5% (15yr)15 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +11.6% | +11.8% (15yr)15 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +9.5% | +11.4% (15yr)15 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Net Income at +11.6% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +11.8% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages COST?
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) lists 18 active executives. The top listed executive is Ali Moayeri, Senior Vice President of Construction & Purchasing.
Are COST insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $109.12M.
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