Facet Wealth Inc. Has $3.01 Million Position in Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Facet Wealth Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 23.5% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 3,215 shares of the retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 612 shares during the quarter. Facet Wealth Inc.’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $3,007,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management acquired a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new stake in Costco Wholesale in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Costco Wholesale during the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in Costco Wholesale during the 4th quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale in the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. 68.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Costco Wholesale Stock Performance

NASDAQ:COST opened at $961.85 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a twelve month low of $844.06 and a twelve month high of $1,096.50. The company has a fifty day moving average of $949.99 and a 200-day moving average of $981.44. The firm has a market capitalization of $426.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.38, a P/E/G ratio of 4.52 and a beta of 0.87.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The retailer reported $4.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.94 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $70.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $70.12 billion. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 28.04% and a net margin of 3.01%.During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $4.28 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 20.42 EPS for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 7th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a dividend of $1.47 per share. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio is 29.58%.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Kenneth D. Denman sold 885 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $957.45, for a total value of $847,343.25. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 4,779 shares in the company, valued at $4,575,653.55. This trade represents a 15.62% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Costco Wholesale News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Costco outperformed the broader market in the latest session, reflecting continued investor interest in its membership-based warehouse model and ability to attract value-conscious consumers. Costco Outpaces Stock Market Gains
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain moderately optimistic about Costco’s long-term prospects, while separate retail coverage identified Costco as one of several chains positioned for a potential earnings beat because of resilient demand, value offerings and digital growth. Wall Street Analysts on Costco Retail Stocks Poised for an Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Costco is expanding its assortment and customer appeal: BrightFarms’ locally grown salad greens are entering Atlanta-area warehouses, a reusable tote set is rolling out in West Coast stores and online, and Kirkland Signature chocolate chips have returned after a two-year absence. These launches may support traffic, customer loyalty and private-label engagement, although their direct financial impact is likely modest. BrightFarms Salad Greens at Costco Costco Reusable Tote Launch Kirkland Chocolate Chips Return
• Neutral Sentiment: Plans for seven new Costco locations in 2026 reinforce the company’s unit-growth strategy, but the stores will require time and investment before contributing materially to earnings. New Costco Locations in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Costco’s premium valuation remains a risk for investors: the shares trade at a high earnings multiple, leaving less room for disappointment despite the favorable outlook. The latest reported quarter also narrowly missed the consensus EPS estimate, although revenue exceeded expectations.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on COST shares. Roth Capital increased their price target on Costco Wholesale from $769.00 to $781.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,185.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Truist Financial raised their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $977.00 to $1,011.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $1,125.00 price target on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,088.00 to $1,159.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Twenty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Costco Wholesale currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,059.53.

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.