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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

953.33

+5.83 (0.62%)

as of Jul 8, 2026, 7:41:21 pm Market Open.

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Jul 8, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 53 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts have mixed opinions about Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), highlighting its strong business model and consistent growth, yet expressing concerns over its high price-to-earnings (PE) ratio, which is currently above 45. Some analysts admire its resilience in the consumer staples sector, especially in challenging economic times, emphasizing the company's ability to add store locations and its strong membership model. However, a significant number of reviewers indicate that the stock remains overvalued given its historical performance metrics and express a desire for a pullback before considering re-entry or additional purchases. Potential investors are advised to wait for a more favorable PE ratio or a market correction as a means to achieve better long-term returns.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Overvalued

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TOP PICK

All about scale. You come in for the milk, which is always at the back of the store, and you have to pass all the other stuff that they sell. Very disciplined and they don't over expand.

BUY

Great company and has always done well but has always traded at a high multiple. Currently at the $14-$15 area. A consumer stock and consumer demand is still going to be weak for the foreseeable future. Doesn't think the stock will go up immediately but good entry point.

HOLD

Fantastically positioned. Perhaps the best of the warehouse stores in the US. Performing quite well.

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.

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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.

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