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.

Additional Sources for COST Stock

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
What is the price of COST stocks?
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%.
Is Costco Wholesale a good stock to buy?
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).
Is COST a buy, sell or hold?
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
What are the forecast for COST stock price target?
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
Wallstreet Target Price 935.6 -4.7%
Analysts Target Price 595.3 -39.4%
ValueRay Target Price 1332.2 35.6%