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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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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.

WEAK BUY

A good quality well-run company.Has some pretty good growth ahead of it.Thinks there is still risk at the retail level.Looks interesting.

TOP PICK

Got hit last week with the bad earnings and pre-announced for the rest of the year.A lot of their costs have gone up in California.Got shot down by the market.Good opportunity.

DON'T BUY

Just gave an earnings warning due to higher insurance costs.Because of competition, margins are very low.Free cash flows have been negative for the last three years.Would prefer in the $20.

DON'T BUY

A lot of competition.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Good company. A long term hold. Likes their for. Trades at a high multiple.

DON'T BUY

Prefers others.

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