Consumer Defensive
Costco Wholesale Corp(COST)
Live Price
Offline$951.45
-1.46% today
1Y Change
-5.28%
Window
Jun 23, 2025 โ Jun 18, 2026
- Market Cap
- $450.94B
- Revenue Growth
- +8.2%
- EPS Growth
- +9.9%
- Dividend Yield
- 0.5%
Coverage: 249 bars ยท Jun 23, 2025 โ Jun 18, 2026
Research Briefing
A compact read on the setup, peer context, quarterly changes, and recent earnings reaction.
Research Snapshot
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is a Consumer Defensive stock with a market cap of $450.94B and listed on NASDAQ. The stock last traded around $951.45 and down 5.3% across the available one-year price window (Jun 23, 2025 โ Jun 18, 2026). Baseline metrics include revenue growth of +8.2%, EPS growth of +9.9%, a dividend yield of 0.5%. What stands out right now is revenue +8.2%, EPS +9.9%, free cash flow +18.2% with operating margin 3.8% and ROIC 19.1%. The dividend is present but secondary, with a yield around 0.5%. Valuation already assumes a fairly strong business story at P/E 52.8 and price/sales 1.6. Stock Foundry combines COST price history, valuation, growth, dividend context, earnings, analyst forecasts, news, related Consumer Defensive peers on this page.
Sector Context
How this name stacks up against nearby peers on first-pass metrics.
Revenue Growth
Above sector median
+8.2% vs +1.7% peer median
Operating Margin
Below sector median
+3.8% vs +6.6% peer median
P/E
Above sector median
52.8 vs 14.0 peer median
What Changed This Quarter
Latest report context and the signals most likely to have changed the story.
Latest report is on the board
2026 was reported on Jun 4, 2026, but the surprise data is still limited.
The operating story is still moving forward
Revenue is running at +8.2% and EPS at +9.9%, with operating margin around 3.8%.
The next real check-in already has a date
The next earnings event is scheduled for Jul 29, 2026, which is the clearest near-term catalyst for confirming whether the current trend is holding up.
Earnings Reaction Memory
How the stock has tended to move after recent reports.
Across the last 3 reported quarters, the stock averaged -0.2% over the next 5 trading days and finished higher after 2 of those reports.
View quarter-by-quarter reaction table
| Quarter | EPS ฮ | 1D | 5D | 20D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 Jun 4, 2026 | โ | -0.0% | +0.3% | โ |
2026 Mar 5, 2026 | +0.7% | +1.6% | +2.1% | +3.3% |
2025 Dec 11, 2025 | +1.6% | -0.0% | -3.0% | +6.5% |
Benchmark Comparison
Normalized Performance vs SPY
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Relative to SPY
COST Max Drawdown
-15.38%
Trailing 1Y
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Calendar-Year Returns
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Company Overview
Costco Wholesale Corp
NASDAQ
Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at low prices to over 80 million members worldwide. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, the company manages approximately 910 warehouses across the United States (73% of revenue), Canada (13%), and international markets including Puerto Rico, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. Its merchandise spans sundries, dry groceries, candies, appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden items, sporting goods, tires, toys, apparel, furniture, fresh foods like meat, produce, deli, and bakery products, plus ancillary services such as gasoline, pharmacies, optical centers, food courts, hearing aids, and tire installation. Costco Wholesale Corporation emphasizes its private-label Kirkland Signature brand and bulk purchasing model, achieving high member renewal rates of 93% in the US and Canada, and nearly 90% internationally. About 55% of fiscal 2025 revenue derives from groceries and 25% from general merchandise, solidifying its pivotal role in the discount retail sector through consistent value, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Leadership
- Mr. Ron M. Vachris
- Employees
- 341.0k
- Street Address
- 999 Lake Drive, 11 Bermudiana Road
- Mailing
- Issaquah, WA, 98027
- Region
- Issaquah, WA, United States
- Last Updated
- May 8, 2026
Key Fundamentals
Valuation, growth, profitability, and balance sheet signals.
Valuation
- P/E
- 52.8
- EV/EBITDA
- 31.4
- Price/Sales
- 1.6
- Price/Book
- 14.1
Growth
- Revenue
- +8.2%
- EPS
- +9.9%
- Free Cash Flow
- +18.2%
Profitability
- Gross Margin
- 12.9%
- Operating Margin
- 3.8%
- Net Margin
- 3.0%
- ROE
- 28.8%
- ROIC
- 19.1%
Balance Sheet
- Debt/Equity
- 0.26
- Current Ratio
- 1.06
Earnings Reports
Latest News
Official Releases
Company announcements and filings-style updates.
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