【USA】Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq:COST) – Stock Analysis

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This overview provides a brief introduction to Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), highlighting its global presence across multiple countries and regions.

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Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Overview

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden.

COST Fundamental Analysis

Snowflake Score
Valuation: 0/6
Future Growth: 2/6
Past Performance: 5/6
Financial Health: 6/6
Dividends: 0/6
Rewards
Earnings are forecast to grow 8.64% per year.
Earnings grew by 9.6% over the past year.
Risk Analysis
Significant insider selling over the past 3 months.

Community Fair Values
“Costco Wholesale: Market Share Gains Will Continue Driven By High Member Renewal Rates”

Key Takeaways: Expansion of warehouse locations and gas station hours aims to increase membership, store traffic, and revenue growth. E-commerce growth and international market investments could boost overall earnings and diversify sales.
Fair Value: US$1.05k | Valuation: 5.7% undervalued | Revenue Growth p.a.: 7.52%

“Costco Wholesale represents one of the highest-quality businesses in the public markets, characterized by a Wide Economic Moat, best-in-class leadership, and a recurring revenue model that offers unusual stability.”

Key Takeaways: Investment thesis summary.
Fair Value: US$726.29 | Valuation: 36.0% overvalued | Revenue Growth p.a.: 7.00%

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Narrative Updated: about 2 months ago.

“Urbanization And Sustainable Demand Will Transform One-Stop Retail”

Key Takeaways: Expansion of physical locations and private label offerings, along with supply chain investments, will drive sustained revenue growth, efficiency, and long-term market share gains. Strengthening digital engagement and rising member loyalty, particularly among younger customers, will accelerate e-commerce impact and recurring high-margin fee income.
Fair Value: US$1.21k | Valuation: 18.0% undervalued | Revenue Growth p.a.: 9.01%
Narrative Updated: 17 days ago.

“Costco Wholesale will achieve a profit margin increase of 2.9426% in the next five years. Costco’s biggest strengths are its ultra-sticky memberships (~90% renewal), strong pricing power, and inflation-resilient ‘low-price leader’ model. Membership fees (1.9% of revenue) drive most of its 2–3% profit margin and give it a unique buffer that lets it keep prices low.”

Fair Value: US$1.53k | Valuation: 35.4% undervalued | Revenue Growth p.a.: 7.00%
Narrative Updated: 3 months ago.

Price History & Performance

Current Share Price: US$987.82
52 Week High: US$1,067.08
52 Week Low: US$844.06
Beta: 1.01
1 Month Change: 0.50%
3 Month Change: 9.88%
1 Year Change: -4.56%
3 Year Change: 102.17%
5 Year Change: 198.44%
Change since IPO: 10,298.11%

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Recent News & Updates

Feb 02: Now 22% overvalued after recent price rise.
Jan 23: Consumers Represented by the Almeida Law Group Files Class Action Against Costco Wholesale Corporation.
Jan 22: Costco: Sell The New Year Rally.
Jan 20: First quarter dividend of US$1.30 announced.
Jan 16: Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 13, 2026.
Jan 14: Now 20% overvalued after recent price rise.
Jan 13: Insider recently sold US$1.4m worth of stock.
Jan 05: Is There Now An Opportunity In Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST)?
Jan 02: Insider recently sold US$2.3m worth of stock.
Dec 12: First quarter 2026 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations.
Dec 05: Costco Wholesale Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 15, 2026.
Nov 14: Insider recently sold US$2.2m worth of stock.
Nov 08: Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report December,2025 Results on Jan 07, 2026.
Oct 26: Insider recently sold US$2.5m worth of stock.
Oct 20: Fourth quarter dividend of US$1.30 announced.
Oct 16: Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on November 14, 2025.
Oct 01: Insider recently sold US$1.4m worth of stock.
Sep 29: Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Yearly Results: Here’s What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year.

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⏰ Published on: February 02, 2018