319,015 Shares in Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Purchased by Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 319,015 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $290,412,000. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. owned 0.07% of Costco Wholesale at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in COST. SFE Investment Counsel boosted its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 3.1% in the third quarter. SFE Investment Counsel now owns 11,412 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $10,388,000 after purchasing an additional 345 shares during the last quarter. Stevens Capital Partners grew its stake in Costco Wholesale by 52.5% during the 3rd quarter. Stevens Capital Partners now owns 633 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $576,000 after purchasing an additional 218 shares in the last quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 3.5% during the 3rd quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 497,314 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $452,725,000 after purchasing an additional 16,905 shares during the last quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. increased its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 16.0% during the 3rd quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 32,214 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $29,325,000 after purchasing an additional 4,439 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Investment Partners LTD. increased its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 91.5% during the 3rd quarter. Investment Partners LTD. now owns 4,018 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $3,658,000 after purchasing an additional 1,920 shares during the last quarter. 68.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Costco Wholesale Stock Performance

COST stock opened at $1,012.28 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. The firm has a market cap of $448.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.76, a P/E/G ratio of 4.33 and a beta of 0.88. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 12-month low of $844.06 and a 12-month high of $1,096.50. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $943.31 and its 200 day simple moving average is $970.25.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, September 24th. The retailer reported $6.75 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.54 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $95.72 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $94.97 billion. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 3.04% and a return on equity of 27.60%. The firm’s revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $5.87 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 22.70 EPS for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 13th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 30th will be issued a $1.47 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 30th. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Costco Wholesale’s payout ratio is 28.32%.

Key Costco Wholesale News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Store expansion supports long-term growth. Costco plans to open 13 locations by the end of 2026, potentially expanding its membership base and sales footprint. Costco opening 13 locations by end of 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Membership acquisition remains a focus. A promotional offer providing new members with a $45 gift card could help drive sign-ups ahead of the holiday shopping season, supporting recurring membership-fee revenue. Costco membership Black Friday deal
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect continued earnings momentum. Costco’s upcoming fiscal first-quarter 2027 report is expected to show double-digit year-over-year EPS growth. Its latest quarter also beat consensus estimates on both earnings and revenue. What to expect from Costco Wholesale’s next quarterly earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Customer loyalty and digital engagement remain strengths. Coverage highlights near-record renewal rates, busy warehouses, a younger shopper base and growing use of Costco’s digital channels. These factors reinforce the company’s competitive advantages and long-term sales potential. The New Costco Shopper Is Under 40
• Neutral Sentiment: Healthcare partnerships could deepen member engagement. Integrations with NationsBenefits and SCAN Health Plan are expanding Costco’s role in Medicare-related spending across more than 600 U.S. warehouses, though the financial contribution is not yet clear. Medicare push and Costco investors
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation leaves little room for disappointment. Costco trades at roughly 49 times earnings, making execution and upcoming results especially important. Analysts remain positive, but the stock’s premium valuation could amplify downside if growth slows. Costco stock’s long-term competitive advantages

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently commented on COST shares. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Friday, September 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $1,000.00 price target on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Friday, October 9th. HSBC upgraded shares of Costco Wholesale to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 25th. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,144.00 to $1,143.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, September 25th. Finally, Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $1,160.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Wednesday, September 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,086.19.

Insider Transactions at Costco Wholesale

In related news, EVP Claudine Adamo sold 2,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $915.93, for a total transaction of $2,015,046.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 7,134 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,534,244.62. This represents a 23.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP William Richard Wilcox sold 1,100 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $958.21, for a total transaction of $1,054,031.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 3,094 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,964,701.74. This trade represents a 26.23% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Costco Wholesale Company Profile

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a membership-based warehouse retail business under the Costco name. The company sells merchandise in bulk and at competitive prices through warehouse clubs and e-commerce platforms, serving individual consumers, businesses and other organizations.

Its product selection includes groceries and fresh foods, household supplies, appliances, electronics, furniture, apparel, health and beauty products, jewelry, automotive products and prescription drugs. Costco also provides services such as optical care, pharmacy services, hearing-aid sales, travel offerings and fuel sales, depending on location.

The company traces its roots to Price Club, which opened in San Diego in 1976.