Costco Wholesale Corporation(COST) - Stock detail

Costco Wholesale Corporation

US
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation(Listing date: 12/05/1985)

Costco began operations in Seattle, Washington in 1983. The company is primarily engaged in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom (U.K.), Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, and China, and operates a subsidiary in Taiwan, China. The company's philosophy for operating membership warehouses is to provide members with a wide selection of national and private brand products at low prices, generating high sales volume and rapid inventory turnover.

AI Rating

Rating methodology
Latest close (chg%)1006.74-0.10%
Buy price
1006.00
Target price1150.00
Sell price970.00
P/E TTM53.88
P/E52.22
Confidence70%
Risk score45/100
AI Summary
Costco's premium valuation is justified by its defensive membership model with 90%+ renewal rates, strong fundamentals (ROE 30.69%, revenue growth 8.17% YoY), and near-term catalysts including Q2 earnings and potential tariff-refund litigation. Technical indicators show bullish momentum with room to run.

Alpha Score

0-10
  • Trend（Score 7/10）

    Costco exhibits a predominantly bullish technical picture with strong moving average alignment and healthy RSI levels, though MACD shows potential near-term consolidation.

  • Valuation（Score 3/10）

    Current market valuation presents premium multiples with P/E of 53.88x (TTM) and forward P/E of 52.22x, indicating fully valued pricing relative to historical multiples but supported by strong fundamentals and growth prospects.

  • Financial strength（Score 7/10）
    Costco exhibits strong financial health with consistent revenue growth (8.17% YoY to $275.24B), adequate liquidity (current ratio 1.03), moderate leverage (debt-to-equity 62.17%), and strong operational cash flow generation.
  • Profitability（Score 9/10）
    Costco demonstrates exceptional profitability with ROE of 30.69% and ROA of 11.02%, exceeding industry averages and showing consistent margin maintenance despite revenue growth, indicating effective cost management.
  • Sentiment（Score 7/10）
    Costco shows strong pre-earnings momentum with Bank of America's $1,185 price target indicating 20% upside potential, though tariff uncertainties and valuation concerns warrant caution.
Latest price
$1006.74-0.10%
Market cap447.41B
P/E TTM53.88
P/E52.22
Volume1.77M
Turnover1.78B