Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Buy, Sell…

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

921.63

+11.29 (1.24%)

as of Oct 1, 2026, 3:38:26 pm Market Open.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Yesterday, COST reported a mixed quarter despite 15% sales growth. The valuation is ridiculously cheap now, but current market turbulence doesn't matter as investors bail on stocks like this. Costco is good for the long term, though. Keep buying as this falls.

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TOP PICK

Benefited from pandemic. Membership fees growth. Signature product continues to grow. Not just a pandemic story. Yield is 0.87%. (Analysts’ price target is $394.13)

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Costco boasts a loyal customer base that feels relatively safe shopping in stores, which has been spending on safety measures right from the start of the pandemic. These necessary measures drove up costs, but ensured customer spending while all else was closed. Costco sales rose 17% over the year, and e-commerce sales soared 105%. EPS for Costco stock is $9.74, marking an increase of 18.44% over the past year and landing well beyond its peers. Read Battle of the Stocks: 2021 Consumer Staples Stocks for our full analysis.

WAIT

They report Thursday. Everyone is selling this. It's been clobbered since they paid their $10 special dividend and has had no momentum. A great company he likes, but this always sells off right after a report, so wait before buying.

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly COST is a company worth holding during periods of market uncertainty. Recently reported sales were up over 17% over the year and e-commerce sales were up over 105%. It is estimated the company added over $4 billion to its cash position over the year. It pays a small dividend, backed by a 28% payout ratio, but there are often special dividends offered. We would buy this with a stop loss at $285, looking to achieve $405 -- upside potential of about 20%. Yield 0.83% (Analysts’ price target is $400.37)

HOLD

Consumer staple names have fallen off, with trades into cyclicals. Tough to own WMT given the valuation relative to what the growth rates are. You're paying 24x PE for 5-6% growth rate, a bit pricey. Prefers Costco in this space; not cheap, but growth rate is better. COST is doing things well in the e-commerce space.

HOLD

In the next 6 months as rates edge higher, Costo may get lost in the shuffle and go sideways. COST is a consumer staple with high growth expectations, a great company. You'll make money 3-5 years out, but earnings have to catch up to the stock price after COST rallied last year at a high valuation. COST is a market leader and he likes it. Stick with it if you're long term, but a trader may want to move out of this and enter, say, a Canadian bank.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

E-commerce will continue to be a trend this year with Covid; it's here to stay. This will be the year of Walmart and Costco, both of which were crushed today, but that means a buying opportunity.

PARTIAL SELL

He ranks Walmart ahead of Costco, since Walmart is reinventing themselves in e-commerce and healthcare. Has greatly benefitted a lot ffrom the lockdown, but that tailwind won't repeat in 2021. Valuation is now high, in the 30s. Take some profits here and hold onto the rest.

BUY

WMT-N vs. COST-Q. Both names are core consumer staples companies. WMT-N has done a good job of transitioning to e-commence. COST-Q have this membership fee and every time they raise it, it all falls to the bottom line. She would prefer WMT-N because the multiple is lower, but would buy either one of them.

BUY

An essential retailer during lockdowns and was among the first to demand customers wear a mask. Seasonality suggests a strong holiday season for them starting now. They are improving their e-commerce operation, too.

HOLD

The pandemic drove grocery sales. This has had a great year and just rewarded shareholders with a special dividend. Hold onto this because it will continue to perform for years to come.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 07/20, Up 6%) Continues to like it. An all-weather stock. Nothing has stopped their trajectory so regardless of the risks in the market, they have done well. They take very low margins which is great for consumers who can buy at rock-bottom prices. There is also less labour because it is a warehouse style store. A great business model.

BUY

If Biden wins COST has enough money on its books to pay a huge special dividend. With Biden winning, dividend taxes may rise, which would sput COST to pay their special dividend sooner than later.

BUY

Part of his Fear Factor portfolio of stocks that will thrive with or without government stimulus during Covid If you must shop in person, Costco has the safest, toughest policies, which demand you wear a mask, plus they offer the widest aisles for social distancing.

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