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Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is a NASDAQ-listed company and common stock security in the Consumer Staples sector. The Costco Wholesale Corp common equity security reflects ownership in a business associated with membership warehouse retailing and related consumer goods distribution. Its operations are centered on broad merchandise sales through warehouse clubs, along with supporting services such as online shopping and other retail-oriented channels. The shares trade on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker COST. As a Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail name, the company’s business is tied to everyday purchasing patterns and a retail model focused on recurring member-based transactions.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-COST
$805.23
-13.6% Downside
Fair
$1,077
15.6% Upside
Fair
Good
July 24, 2026
August 7, 2026
5.88
0.6%
September 24, 2026
46.6x
12.3x
1.4x
415 B
399.9 B
1.9%
99.7%
9.0
26.1%
99.6%
Valuation • Fair Value

Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$805.23

Estimated downside of 13.6% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$812.73

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$221.12

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$630.65

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$855.92

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$1,077

Analysts imply upside of 15.6%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

293.6 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

301.4 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

13.79 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

14.351 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.58

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

9.0

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

99.6%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

September 24, 2026

Days to Earnings

65

Dividend Payment Date

August 7, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 24, 2026

Dividend Yield

0.6%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

5.88

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

26.1%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) has a Buy consensus, with 19 buy, 14 hold and 1 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 19
Hold 14
Sell 1
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$805.23
Estimated downside 13.6%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 13.6%
Analyst Target
$1,077
Implied upside 15.6%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) is $805.23. This implies an estimated downside of 13.6% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 13.6% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) is $1,077. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 15.6%.

The current financial health read for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) is September 24, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.6%, upcoming dividend amount is 5.88, ex-dividend date is July 24, 2026, payment date is August 7, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) is 46.6x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Costco Wholesale Corp is 415 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Costco Wholesale Corp is 399.9 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Costco Wholesale Corp is NASDAQ-COST, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ-COST) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Costco Wholesale Corp is 1.9%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Costco Wholesale Corp is 99.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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