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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

951.45

-14.14 (1.46%)

as of Jun 18, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 18, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 51 opinions in the last 12 months.

Costco Wholesale Corporation, with a stock symbol of COST-Q, is recognized for its robust business model and consistent double-digit growth, making it a favorable choice for long-term investors. Despite its premium valuation, trading at 40-54x PE, many experts highlight Costco's expanding store count and the substantial potential of its membership model. The company benefits from a loyal customer base, particularly through its private-label Kirkland brand, and exhibits strong sales growth, notably in e-commerce and delivery channels. Some experts express concern over high valuations and market dynamics, advocating for patience and the possibility of better entry points, while others reaffirm their commitment to holding the stock long-term due to its resilience and track record of compounded returns. Overall, Costco is viewed as one of the most reliable businesses in global retail, with the potential for continued market share expansion.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Overvalued

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BUY

Allan Tong’s Discover Picks COST stock trades at 36.76x earnings, roughly where it stood on the eve of the pandemic in mid-February 2020. Since then, the PE has dipped to 32-33x, but rode the 48x level a year ago and last winter. In other words, the PE has done a round trip and is back at historic norms within range of a stable stock. Read Steady Eddys: 3 Stable Stocks for our full analysis.

BUY

Lululemon vs. Costco LULU was overestimated vs. Costo being underestimated. LULu shares were killed today after earnings. There have been constant price target hikes for LULU. Today, Lulu saw strong growth in the US and China. Men's sales are gaining speed. BUT it trades at 38x earnings. Investors expected a flawless quarter, but wasn't. There was a little more inventory than expected, and U.S. sales were a tad light. Main problem is that LULU shares shot up before the quarter, so the market mercilessly sold today. It plunged 12.85% today and will likely sell off another day. Wait to see if selling abates on Tuesday. Costco is the total opposite. It has fallen 15% from its August high. They just delivered a good quarter and met expectations, and will pay a special dividend. Owns a big position in Costco. They provide the best merchandise at the lowest price, and they don't overexpand.

BUY

Believes stock is very good and owns shares in the company. Shares recently selling of created a good buying opportunity. Have outperformed the market over the long term. Very strong business model with excellent prospects.

BUY

They have buying power and so can offer products lower than most retailers. Instead of issuing price increases on their products, COST aims for volume growth. The membership fees offset weaker product margins. They reported last month 6% same-store sales growth, which is terrific compared to other retailers.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Company is a great business with excellent prospects. Current share price is very high. Will wait for shares to fall before investing. Able to pass on costs to customers via membership.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Company is a great business with excellent prospects. Current share price is very high. Will wait for shares to fall before investing. Able to pass on costs to customers via membership.

HOLD

Has held up well during the downturn. Pay a premium for it. Lots of loyalty. Very efficient for square footage. Well run. May not perform as well in the early part of the cycle.

DON'T BUY

Great company, but valuation always too high for him. Performed well. September sales were up, probably due to both the company and the consumer. 90% of earnings comes straight from membership fees, a successful model.

BUY

It reports its September sales today. She is less concerned about Costco among the retailers. Consumers switched to Costco during Covid, and Costco has not seen losses since that. They are disciplined in adding new stores. Her biggest concern in retail Best Buy. which she bought early this year. BB managers are good at dealing with tech issues like inventory. She's not excited about consumer discretionary, which faces serious headwinds. Too much inventory is the #1 challenge in all retail.

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TOP PICK

Costco Wholesale Corp. engages in the operation of membership warehouses. Its product categories include food and sundries, hardlines, fresh foods, softlines, and ancillary. It operates through the following segments: Unites States Operations, Canadian Operations, and Other International Operations. The company was founded by James D. Sinegal and Jeffrey H. Brotman in 1983 and is headquartered in Issaquah, WA. Social media mentions are up 600% in the past 24h.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Is best in show. The street worries about its margins, but that's wrong. Costco believes in sales growth which he expects to be good. People hate these kinds of stocks now.

TOP PICK

If you own this and Amazon, you're covered in retail--online and brick/mortar. Their membership model is genius--customers keeps coming back. As Costco grows, their international footprint expands. (Analysts’ price target is $567.81)

BUY

A Covid winner with staying power It peaked in April then got hit hard on recessionary fears. But that was a buying opportunity and is now coming back. It's ridiculous it was considered a Covid play, because Costco offers great discounts from being in bulk. Fine for a recession.

TOP PICK

Expecting company to benefit from pricing power during inflationary time. Stickiness of membership is very strong element of the company. Strong business model with excellent management. Slowing economy will present opportunity as more customers shop for low priced goods.

HOLD

Likes consumer staples when the economy decelerates. COST is different from WMT and TGT, in that its membership renewal rate is very high. Tightly controlled selection means they can demand lower pricing for volume.

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