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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

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Key data on COST

Market cap

$418.60B

EPS

18.67

P/E ratio

66.3

Price to sales

1.94

Dividend yield

0.551%

Beta

1.018442

Price on COST

Previous close

$924.88

Today's open

$920.40

Day's range

$917 - $944.83

52 week range

$844.06 - $1,078.23

Profile about COST

CEO

Ron M. Vachris

Employees

341000

Headquarters

Issaquah, WA

Exchange

Nasdaq Global Select

Shares outstanding

443869411

Issue type

Common Stock

COST industries and sectors

Consumer Staples

Retailers - Staples

News on COST

Costco's Business Has Been Booming. But Its Stock Has Lagged the Market in 2025.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) posted better-than-expected results as its e-commerce business boomed and revenue from membership fees increased.

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Investopedia • 10 hours ago

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Could Costco Help You Become a Millionaire Over the Long Term?​

Costco is an all-weather business, as consumer demand remains healthy throughout an economic cycle. The presence of a scale advantage makes this company difficult to disrupt.

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The Motley Fool • 5 hours ago

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Quicklly Achieves a Major Nationwide Milestone with Landmark Costco and Aldi launch

A nationwide retail moment that redefines how Indian food shows up in American kitchens CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Quicklly, the leading Indian online marketplace in the United States, today announced its launch of Just by Quicklly ready-to-heat Indian Meals at leading global retailers, Costco and ALDI. This milestone marks a major step in making authentic, restaurant-quality Indian cuisine more accessible to mainstream American shoppers.

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Accesswire • 3 hours ago

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Where Will Costco Be in 5 Years?

Costco's key growth strategy rests on opening new locations, and there is potential both in the U.S. and internationally. Despite the rise of online shopping, this business has continued to show fundamental strength.

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The Motley Fool • Jan 12, 2026

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The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Costco isn't cheap, but its all-weather appeal is worth the market premium. Target stock has been cut nearly in half over the past five years, giving it a yield above 4% after 54 years of increases.

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The Motley Fool • Jan 12, 2026

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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco vs. Home Depot

Costco's impressive track record of growing same-store sales indicates just how much its customers value what it offers. Home Depot operates in a massive industry, but its financial results are sensitive to macro forces.

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The Motley Fool • Jan 12, 2026

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If I Were Starting A Dividend Portfolio In 2026, Here's How I Would Invest

Dividend investing is increasingly vital amid higher rates and inflation, offering passive income and wealth compounding for retirement. Anchoring a portfolio with quality dividend ETFs like SCHD, FDVV, or CGDV can provide reliable income and potential outperformance. Combining high dividend growers (e.g., V, MA, WM) with stable high-yielders (e.g., VZ, O, ADC, STWD) balances growth and income.

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Seeking Alpha • Jan 12, 2026

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Why Costco selling gold is "a big deal."

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Yahoo Finance • Jan 10, 2026

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Aadil Zaman of Wall Street Alliance backs Costco in execution-driven year

Aadil Zaman, Partner at Wall Street Alliance Group says markets shift from promise to execution, with high valuations favoring proven results. His top idea: Costco, a winner for both high- and low-income shoppers.

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CNBC Television • Jan 9, 2026

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2 Key Costco Sales Metrics Just Accelerated, and Investors Love It. Time to Buy Shares?

Shares popped after the company reported its December sales results. Costco's U.S. comparable sales improved slightly in December.

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The Motley Fool • Jan 9, 2026

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