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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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(Mark Call Minute.) He would take profits. Inflation problems are going to affect their margins.

COMMENT

If you're not too concerned about the movement over the short term, this is a great company. Unfortunately, he finds it a little bit expensive. Trades at around 19X earnings. There is still earnings growth ahead of it but perhaps not at the pace we have seen in the past.

DON'T BUY

Great company and great growth prospects. As a consumer discretionary stock, multiples are too rich for him. Trading at over 20X this year's earnings and 19X next year’s.

BUY

Looks okay. Has some decent potential. In the part of the economy that is going to benefit from lousy consumer sales.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Very well run company and a good stock. If we are in a bad economy, people will continue to use their services.

TOP PICK

Trade down by the consumers and they will be more efficient on how they spend money. Expect they will capture market share from the consumer with the tighter wallet.

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.

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.

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