Lbp Am Sa Sells 3,928 Shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Lbp Am Sa decreased its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 21.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,374 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 3,928 shares during the period. Lbp Am Sa’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $13,305,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Liberty Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 4.8% during the 3rd quarter. Liberty Wealth Management LLC now owns 946 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $875,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI boosted its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 4.5% during the third quarter. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI now owns 10,250 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $9,488,000 after buying an additional 446 shares during the last quarter. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. grew its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 1.7% during the third quarter. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. now owns 33,508 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $30,673,000 after buying an additional 571 shares in the last quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama lifted its stake in Costco Wholesale by 7.2% during the 3rd quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama now owns 142,501 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $131,903,000 after acquiring an additional 9,522 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Whittier Trust Co. boosted its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 63,834 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $58,433,000 after acquiring an additional 717 shares during the last quarter. 68.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have issued reports on COST shares. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Daiwa Capital Markets cut their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $947.00 to $917.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Argus boosted their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,170.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, September 29th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $900.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Hovde Group assumed coverage on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $16.00 price target on the stock. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $996.00.

Insider Transactions at Costco Wholesale

In other news, EVP Russell D. Miller sold 1,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $916.32, for a total transaction of $1,374,480.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 8,240 shares in the company, valued at $7,550,476.80. This trade represents a 15.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Teresa A. Jones sold 850 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $986.26, for a total transaction of $838,321.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 4,228 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,169,907.28. The trade was a 16.74% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 9,315 shares of company stock valued at $8,549,409. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Costco Wholesale Stock Performance

Costco Wholesale stock opened at $977.67 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $433.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.37, a PEG ratio of 5.89 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 1.04. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $901.58 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $929.49. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $844.06 and a fifty-two week high of $1,078.23.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 11th. The retailer reported $4.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.27 by $0.07. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 2.96% and a return on equity of 29.35%. The company had revenue of $67.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $67.03 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $4.04 EPS. Costco Wholesale’s revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts expect that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 30th will be issued a $1.30 dividend. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 30th. Costco Wholesale’s payout ratio is 27.85%.

Costco Wholesale News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Costco Wholesale this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley named Costco a top pick heading into earnings, providing an institutional vote of confidence that can attract buyers ahead of results. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research flagged tax‑refund tailwinds as a potential sales accelerator for Costco, a near‑term macro tailwind for membership and discretionary buying. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary highlights strong YTD performance and momentum in 2026, which supports higher multiple expansion and continued investor interest. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and trade‑idea pieces argue for higher intrinsic value (articles suggesting >$1,038) and discuss option strategies after the recent rebound, which can draw tactical interest. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights Costco as a strong growth stock across style scores, reinforcing buy‑side research narratives. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Consumer features — tips for budget shopping at Costco — help reinforce brand engagement but are unlikely to move the stock materially. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles on buying gold at Costco and product roundups (Shark Tank items, bulk deals, membership perks) increase consumer awareness but have limited direct near‑term impact on shares. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Costco is facing a class‑action lawsuit alleging false “no preservatives” claims on its Kirkland rotisserie chicken — potential reputational and legal risk that could pressure sentiment. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: An EVP sold roughly $838k of stock, which investors often view as a modest negative signal on insider conviction (timing and context matter). Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish scenario pieces that model a fall to $700 (speculative) can amplify downside narratives if macro or same‑store trends deteriorate. Article Title

About Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs that sell a wide array of merchandise in bulk at discounted prices. The company’s product mix includes groceries, fresh and frozen food, household goods, electronics, apparel, and seasonal items, augmented by its prominent private-label brand, Kirkland Signature. Costco’s business model centers on annual membership fees and high-volume, low-margin sales, designed to drive repeat purchasing and strong customer loyalty among both consumers and small-business buyers.

Beyond merchandise, Costco provides a range of ancillary services that complement its warehouses, including gasoline stations, pharmacy and optical services, hearing aid centers, photo services, and travel and insurance products.