Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Shares Sold by Capital International Ltd. CA

Capital International Ltd. CA cut its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 2.0% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 39,569 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 801 shares during the period. Costco Wholesale accounts for 1.3% of Capital International Ltd. CA’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th biggest position. Capital International Ltd. CA’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $36,626,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Hurley Capital LLC boosted its stake in Costco Wholesale by 120.0% in the 3rd quarter. Hurley Capital LLC now owns 33 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale in the third quarter worth $34,000. Collier Financial acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the third quarter worth $35,000. AXS Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the third quarter worth $36,000. Finally, Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the third quarter valued at $40,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Costco Wholesale

In other news, EVP Javier Polit sold 558 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $862.89, for a total transaction of $481,492.62. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 10,190 shares in the company, valued at $8,792,849.10. This trade represents a 5.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Teresa A. Jones sold 850 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 21st. The shares were 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 directly owned 4,228 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,169,907.28. The trade was a 16.74% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 6,915 shares of company stock valued at $6,317,097. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Costco Wholesale News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: February comparable‑store sales rose 7.9% and e‑commerce jumped 21.8%, reinforcing Costco’s revenue momentum and supporting its premium valuation. Do Costco’s February Comparable Sales Justify Its Premium Valuation?
• Positive Sentiment: A federal trade‑court ruling could produce tariff refunds; Costco management says it would likely pass savings to members via lower prices — a potential long‑term margin/competitive benefit if realized. Costco Tariff Refunds Could Reinforce Low Prices And Membership Value
• Positive Sentiment: Several firms have raised price targets recently (multiple lifts reported, including a raise to $1,315), signaling continued analyst confidence in Costco’s longer‑term upside despite near‑term debates over valuation. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) Price Target Raised to $1,315.00
• Positive Sentiment: Operational expansions and product distribution moves — e.g., a new standalone gas station project and partnerships bringing third‑party products to Costco.ca — broaden member value and convenience. Costco building another standalone gas station Braille Energy Expands Electrafy Home Backup Power Reach via Costco.ca
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist lifted its price target to $977 from $926 but reiterated a Hold, citing solid results yet noting membership‑growth as a near‑term headwind — a mixed signal that tempers enthusiasm. Truist Lifts PT on Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) to $977 From $926 – Here’s Why
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi reiterated a Neutral rating with a $1,000 target — another vote for mid‑case expectations rather than outright bullish conviction. Citi Maintains Neutral Rating on Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) with $1000 Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short‑interest data appears anomalous (shows 0 shares), so it provides no actionable signal about crowd positioning.
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure: BJ’s Wholesale and other clubs are making aggressive moves to win budget‑conscious shoppers, which could limit market share gains or force promotional activity. BJ’s Wholesale makes bold move to lure more shoppers
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators view shares as fairly valued after Costco’s outperformance, which may cap near‑term upside until further fundamental beats arrive. Costco: Continued Operating Outperformance, Shares Fairly Valued

Costco Wholesale Trading Up 0.7%

Shares of COST opened at $1,005.30 on Tuesday. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 12-month low of $844.06 and a 12-month high of $1,067.08. The firm has a market capitalization of $446.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 52.28, a P/E/G ratio of 4.76 and a beta of 1.00. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $964.39 and a 200 day moving average price of $935.57. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The retailer reported $4.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.55 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $69.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $68.96 billion. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 2.99% and a return on equity of 28.57%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $4.02 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 EPS for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 30th were given a $1.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 30th. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio is presently 27.04%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on COST shares. Evercore set a $1,100.00 target price on Costco Wholesale in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Guggenheim reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Bank of America began coverage on Costco Wholesale in a research note on Friday, February 27th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $1,185.00 price target on the stock. Northcoast Research set a $1,100.00 price objective on Costco Wholesale and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 24th. Finally, Gordon Haskett upped their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,100.00 in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Twenty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Costco Wholesale has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,037.20.

Costco Wholesale Company Profile

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.