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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

902.38

-0.22 (0.02%)

as of Sep 10, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 48 opinions in the last 12 months.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is widely regarded by experts as one of the best retailers globally, primarily due to its strong business model, consistent growth, and loyal customer base. Many analysts appreciate its recurring membership fees and the impressive ~92% retention rate, alongside its procurement power leading to solid gross margins. However, there is a consensus that the stock is trading at historically high valuation multiples, often cited in the range of 44x to 53x PE, raising concerns about its sustainability amid a potentially slowing growth trajectory. Analysts generally recommend buying on pullbacks, as they expect long-term growth despite current high valuations. The key takeaway is that while Costco is an exceptional company, prospective investors should be cautious of the lofty price and ensure they are buying at opportune levels.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Overvalued

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BUY

They get a lot of foot traffic for gas; revenues are sustainable. They could report better next week than expected.

WAIT

Best in class. Not cheap for a value investor. Would be on his radar screen if it came down another 10-15%. Brilliant management, great company.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 25/21, Up 55.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with COST has triggered its stop at $520. To remain disciplined we recommend covering the position at this time.

TOP PICK

Dominant name in the mass merchant space. Strong loyalty in both US and Canada, renewal rates of 90%. Clear leader in cost leverage, procurement strength, and store efficiency. Rising fuel costs and inflation make the name more attractive to customers. A bit pricey, but a great name for the valuation. Yield is 0.67%. (Analysts’ price target is $598.17)

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Believes is an excellent company with great execution. 39x trading multiple is hard to justify investment. Would wait to buy on weakness. Good stock to hold on the long term.

BUY

Likes their strategy of selling discount products to customers seeking value and convenience.

BUY

Benefits from prices going up. Same store sales have done well. Not a cheap stock. Very effective operators. Buy on pullbacks, but he's buying here as well.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 25/21, Up 76.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with COST is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $470) to $520 at this time.

BUY

It's a consistent retailer, one to own during high inflation.

BUY

They're expanding their store locations. Customers will still buy there during this inflationary time.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jun 04/21, Up 44%) He loves it. The model of selling premium memberships makes so much which offsets the lower spreads on merchandise. Great managers. They're smart on locating stores. There's still a lot of room to expand. He's a big fan.

HOLD

Very expensive here. Model price of $281, a 50% overvaluation. If he owned it, he'd hold. He doesn't see a novice entry point until $360.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 04/21, Up 73%) Benefited from pandemic, will benefit from higher food prices. Same store sales up 11%. High expectations, so expect stock to move down or sideways for a while. Great business that continues to grow. Good pricing power.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

It reports Thursday. He loves shopping there and owning the stock. If there isn't a rise in membership and/or a special dividend announced, expects shares to momentarily dip--so buy.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Still likes it. Bit of a premium, for good reason. Membership renewals are 90%. Sales per square foot better than everyone. 200-day MA is sweeping upward. Buying opportunity with recent volatility. Great, defensive growth retailer.

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