Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Telsey Advisory Group Analyst Says

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) had its target price upped by investment analysts at Telsey Advisory Group from $1,100.00 to $1,125.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the retailer’s stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 15.03% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Evercore set a $1,100.00 price target on Costco Wholesale in a research report on Monday. Guggenheim reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $1,000.00 target price on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Raymond James Financial cut their price target on Costco Wholesale from $1,070.00 to $1,000.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Gordon Haskett lifted their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,100.00 in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Twenty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,020.90.

Costco Wholesale Trading Down 0.5%

Shares of COST opened at $978.00 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $959.15 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $935.92. Costco Wholesale has a twelve month low of $844.06 and a twelve month high of $1,067.08. The stock has a market capitalization of $434.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 52.38, a PEG ratio of 4.81 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The retailer reported $4.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.55 by $0.03. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 29.35% and a net margin of 2.96%.The firm had revenue of $69.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $68.96 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $4.02 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 9.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts anticipate that Costco Wholesale will post 18.03 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Costco Wholesale

In related news, Director Susan L. Decker sold 458 shares of Costco Wholesale stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $955.00, for a total value of $437,390.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 8,532 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,148,060. This trade represents a 5.09% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Russell D. Miller sold 1,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $916.32, for a total value of $1,374,480.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 8,240 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,550,476.80. This trade represents a 15.40% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 6,915 shares of company stock valued at $6,317,097 over the last three months. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Costco Wholesale

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Soundwatch Capital LLC increased its position in Costco Wholesale by 635.7% during the second quarter. Soundwatch Capital LLC now owns 2,553 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 2,206 shares during the last quarter. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management purchased a new position in Costco Wholesale in the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA purchased a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, Hurley Capital LLC lifted its stake in shares of 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 during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat or matched expectations: EPS $4.58 and revenue ~$69.6B with comparable-store sales strength, rising membership fees and improved margins — evidence the membership model and holiday demand held up. Costco beats quarterly comparable sales estimates (Reuters)
• Positive Sentiment: Digital and cash metrics look strong: digital sales rose ~22.6% and the company reported higher operating cash and a larger cash balance — positive for growth optionality and buyback/capex flexibility. Costco digital innovations fuel online growth (PYMNTS)
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street support remains mixed but includes bullish convictions — BTIG reaffirmed a Buy with a $1,115 target (much higher than the current price), showing some analysts remain constructive on upside. BTIG reaffirms Buy on Costco (Benzinga)
• Neutral Sentiment: Store expansion continues: new locations (reports on Viva White Oak and Port St. Lucie) signal ongoing capital deployment and footprint growth, a long‑term growth driver but not an immediate stock catalyst. Costco coming to Viva White Oak (Yahoo)
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction cooled the stock: several outlets note COST slipped in after‑hours/pre‑market trading despite the beat — investors appear to be taking profits after recent gains or reacting to mixed signals in the print. Stock falls pre-market despite strong earnings (Blockonomi)
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst nuance: Truist raised its price target to $977 but kept a “Hold” rating — the new target sits below recent trade, signaling some analysts view the stock as fairly valued and may cap near-term upside. Truist raises price target to $977 (Benzinga)
• Negative Sentiment: Other headwinds: notable insider selling and mixed institutional repositioning were reported around the quarter, and broader market pressure from an oil-driven futures drop is weighing on retail names today. QuiverQuant summary: earnings, insider/institutional activity

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.