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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

961.10

-0.75 (0.08%)

as of Aug 14, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 16, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 52 opinions in the last 12 months.

Costco Wholesale Corporation has garnered significant acclaim for its strong business model, loyal customer base, and consistent growth prospects. Experts highlight Costco's ability to expand its store count and leverage its membership model to maintain steady revenue streams. However, concerns about the stock's high price-to-earnings (PE) ratio, which many analysts suggest hovers around the mid-40s to 50s, are prevalent. Despite its robust performance and favorable market position, the stock is considered to be overvalued, leading to mixed sentiments among investors regarding entry points and potential pullbacks. Overall, while there is appreciation for Costco's operations, the prevailing valuation remains a frequent topic of discussion, causing some investors to advocate for caution.

Consensus

Bullish

Valuation

Overvalued

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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.

BUY

Good company, but prefers Wal-Mart Mart.

DON'T BUY

Good business model. A little expensive and some concern on consumer spending decrease. Share price can drop further.

BUY

Weathering slowdown well.

BUY

Long term hold. Well run and focused.

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