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COST
$1014.53+15.86 (+1.59%)
Pre-Market$1012.98-1.55 (-0.15%)· Last close Apr 30
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.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Costco Wholesale Corporation in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $1,014.53. The stock is currently 5% below its 52-week high of $1,067.08, remaining 6.9% above its 200-day moving average. Technical signals show neutral RSI of 57 and bullish MACD crossover, explaining why COST maintains its current momentum and trend strength. The Whystock Score of 85/100 reflects a high-conviction bullish alignment.
Ecosystem Influences
Neutral momentum (RSI 57) — price action in range
Long-term trend bullish (Price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
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Peer Comparison
Whystock Valuation Model
Whystock fair value is estimated using a trailing P/E model adjusted for return on equity: Fair P/E = 18 + (ROE × 20). Fair Value = (Current Price ÷ Trailing P/E) × Fair P/E. A base P/E of 18 represents a typical market multiple, scaled upward for companies that earn high returns on equity. The result is a theoretical "normalised" price — not a price target or investment advice. Large deviations are common for high-growth or loss-making companies.
Current Price$1014.53
Potential Downside
55.2%
Whystock Fair Value$454.39
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Analyst Consensus32 analysts
Buy
Mean target$1072+5.7%
Range$650.00 – $1315
Fundamentals
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).
$445.51B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
52.09
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.98
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
59.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
26.64%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.81M
Recent News
Is It Too Late To Consider Costco Wholesale (COST) After Its Strong Year To Date Run?
Investors may be wondering whether Costco Wholesale, at around US$998 a share, still offers solid value or if most of the opportunity is already reflected in the price. The stock has seen a 1.5% decline over the past week, is roughly flat over 30 days at 0.2%, and is up 16.9% year to date and 0.5% over the last year, presenting mixed signals on risk and return. Recent coverage has focused on Costco Wholesale as a key name in US consumer retail, with attention on how its membership model and...
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I Can’t Stop Buying COST Stock. Here’s Why.
I keep returning to Costco (NASDAQ:COST) for the same reason a friend of mine keeps eating at the same diner: the value proposition has not budged in twenty years, the regulars keep showing up, and the owner keeps quietly getting richer. What pulls me back to the buy button is the membership, far more than ... I Can’t Stop Buying COST Stock. Here’s Why.
Albertsons and its CEO face a ‘make or break’ 2026
One year into Susan Morris’s tenure atop the grocery chain, analysts say the chief executive has stabilized the business following its failed merger with Kroger but faces continuing challenges.
Costco quietly changes its $1.50 hot dog deal
Costco has made its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo a sort of touchpoint that defines the brand's overall strategy. It's not just a meal; it's a salty, calorie-laden commitment to low prices. The chain launched the deal in 1985 and has not changed its price since then. The affordable combo has become ...