COST

$972.33-2.45 (-0.25%)

Market ClosedAs of Mar 20, 8:00 PM UTC

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of 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.

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Peer Comparison

Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$972.33
Potential Downside
53.2%
Whystock Fair Value$455.12
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Fundamentals

SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryDiscount Stores

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$431.59B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
50.51
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.99
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROIC
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
28.21%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.53

Recent News

TheStreet
Mar 21, 2026

96-year-old grocery chain acquires 18 stores from rival

Small-town independent grocers have long served as the backbone of local communities, shaping regional identities and fostering customer loyalty that national chains often struggle to replicate. But today, the U.S. grocery landscape is undergoing a structural shift. Changing consumer behavior, ...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 21, 2026

A Look At Costco Wholesale (COST) Valuation After Recent Short Term Share Price Weakness

Costco Wholesale (COST) is back in focus after recent trading left the shares about 2% lower over the past month, even though the total return over the past 3 months remains solidly positive. See our latest analysis for Costco Wholesale. The recent 3.6% 7 day share price decline and 2.4% 30 day share price decline sit against a 13.8% year to date share price return and a 192% 5 year total shareholder return. This suggests that longer term momentum remains strong despite short term caution. If...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
TheStreet
Mar 21, 2026

Costco food court brings back a beloved item

Costco's food court menu rarely changes. It's a simple offering built around pizza, sandwiches, and the chain's legendary $1.50 hot dog deal. For members, it's a familiar, comforting treat that makes shopping a little more fun and their membership a lot more valuable. "Costco's food court items are ...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Motley Fool
Mar 21, 2026

If You'd Invested $1,000 in Costco Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Shares of this massive retailer have risen 13% in 2026, while the overall market is down.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Motley Fool
Mar 21, 2026

Tariff-Related Lawsuits Could Hurt Costco Stock, but the Reason Why May Surprise You

The handling of tariffs is an indirect threat to Costco stock.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.