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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

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986.68

+7.23 (0.74%)

as of Jun 16, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 16, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is widely recognized as a strong player in the retail sector, known for its business model that emphasizes low prices and a loyal customer base through its membership system. Despite its remarkable growth trajectory, with double-digit rates expected to continue, many analysts express concerns regarding its high valuation, often reported at over 50x price-to-earnings (PE) ratio. While some experts advocate for holding the stock long-term, citing its outstanding customer satisfaction and potential for expansion, others caution against its elevated price, suggesting that a pullback might present better buying opportunities. The company exhibits resilience, continuing to grow its store count and maintaining strong traffic, but uncertainty around market conditions and valuation persists among analysts, leading to a mixed perspective on immediate investment strategies.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Overvalued

Similar

Walmart, WMT

DON'T BUY

Has moved up simply because of movement of investors into US markets. Will see downward pressure on US retail stocks. Is cautious – there could be another leg down in the US economy.

BUY

The industry leader. A long-term hold.

COMMENT

His model price is $55.76, so it is right on his model price.

DON'T BUY

Not a big fan of this one. The free cash flow being generated is not enough to fund their expansion program and they have already built out in the US pretty much where they are going to grow through.

DON'T BUY

They continue to take market share. Have expanded their product line to take share, but some of the product is lower margin which has impacted their earnings. The whole discount space is being impacted by the rising gas prices.

DON'T BUY

Thinks that all the big box retail stores in the US are under pressure. It looks a little bit like the sector is very crowded.

SHORT

Was actually short this company not too long ago. Threatened by Sam's Club all over North America. Cannot maintain their sales growth.

TOP PICK

Has a wonderful competitive advantage. Expects a growth of 13/15% over the next five years. A high quality, growth company. Good price.

WATCH

Took a sharp drop in August and is in another up trend and the $33/34 looks important. If it breaks down under that, it is probably finished. Come back rallies usually fail and start a third leg.

BUY

Expect that revenues and sales will continue to improve. Good long-term retail holding.

PAST TOP PICK

(A top pick Aug 12/03. Up 6.5%.) Bought it when he thought it was oversold.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Would be interested at the $29/30 level, which is twice book. Fair market Value is about $55.

BUY

Recently reported earnings disappointment based on employee health care costs. Slowly growing top line revenues. Valuation is very reasonable. Good sector.

HOLD

A great company.Coming under a bit of the squeeze from competition.You'll have to see some evidence of a turnaround before you see the stock price moving.

WEAK BUY

Has a problem because of Wal-Mart's, etc. competition.Has an attractive valuation and a strong balance sheet.Treat as a trading stock.

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