COST 📈 Costco Wholesale - Overview
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US22160K1051
COST: Food, Electronics, Appliances, Furniture, Jewelry, Tires, Gasoline
Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a vast network of membership-based warehouses across 15 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and several European nations. The company's warehouses offer a vast array of products, including both branded and private-label items, to its members.
The product range is incredibly diverse, covering everything from everyday essentials like groceries, health and beauty products, and household items, to specialty goods such as electronics, appliances, sporting goods, and jewelry. Members can also find a wide selection of fresh produce, meat, and bakery products, as well as services like pharmacies, optical centers, and tire installation facilities.
In addition to its warehouse operations, Costco also provides a range of services, including business delivery, travel booking, and online grocery shopping. The company's e-commerce websites allow members to shop from the comfort of their own homes, with options for delivery or in-store pickup.
With a history dating back to 1976, Costco Wholesale Corporation has grown to become one of the world's leading retailers, known for its competitive pricing, high-quality products, and exceptional customer service. The company is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, and can be found online at https://www.costco.com.
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COST Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 401,899m |
Sector | Consumer Defensive |
Industry | Discount Stores |
GiC Industry | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
TER | 0.00% |
IPO / Inception | 1993-09-22 |
COST Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | 97.5% |
Fundamental | 52.8% |
Dividend | 46.9% |
Rel. Performance Sector | 32.4 |
Analysts | 4.03/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 1207.89 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 387.07 USD |
COST Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 1.50% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 5.42% |
Annual Growth 5y | 49.72% |
Payout Consistency | 50.88% |
COST Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 51.3% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 95.6% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 93.9% |
CAGR 5y | 29.30% |
CAGR/Mean DD 5y | 4.08 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 2.44 |
Alpha | 38.14 |
Beta | 0.77 |
Volatility | 18.89% |
Current Volume | 2087.4k |
Average Volume 20d | 1963.9k |
As of December 07, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 982.26 with a total of 2,087,400 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.07%, over one month by +10.35%, over three months by +11.01% and over the past year by +66.92%.
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is currently (December 2024) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 52.79 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of COST as of December 2024 is 1207.89. This means that COST is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +22.97% (Margin of Safety).
Costco Wholesale has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.03. Therefor, it is recommend to buy COST.
- Strong Buy: 17
- Buy: 7
- Hold: 13
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 1
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, COST Costco Wholesale will be worth about 1332.2 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 982.26. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +35.62%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 935.6 | -4.7% |
Analysts Target Price | 595.3 | -39.4% |
ValueRay Target Price | 1332.2 | 35.6% |