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NASDAQ:COST
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.
He has yet to find a better business model in retail. Uses scale to secure low prices, which they pass along to consumers. Sales of Kirkland brand are twice that of KO. US is 3/4 of the business, 900 stores worldwide, opening more.
Always too expensive, but has pulled back in last little while. Getting close to 30x forward PE, so starting to pique his interest.
Used to own this name, but came out earlier this year. Leaking like a balloon, trading below all the moving averages. Don't put any $$ to work here until consumer sector starts performing better.
Look at the sector. He has virtually 0% weighting in the consumer. From homebuilders to retailers to restaurants to leisure travel to airlines, all are performing poorly. WMT has been the standout in the group, but COST is not.
Sank 2.9% today one earnings. However, revenue, EPS and comp. sales beat. Are seeing more younger members. To combat tariffs, are altering their supply chain to hold down prices. It's absurd that the street is punishing them for disappointing renewal rates of online subscribers--this is an excuse to sell. Charlie Munger was a massive shareholder of COST. Over the last 20 years, has returned 19% annually--one of the best stocks ever--vs. 11% by the S&P. With this pullback, it is cheap.
Likes the company, but has never owned the stock. It's always been screened out because of valuation. Trading today at 53x PE on this year's earnings. Great business model, and the street recognizes that.
You have to look at these companies in terms of what can go wrong. If we go into a sustained, negative economic period, there's going to be a lot of hurt on a company like this.
(Note the short timeframe.) Pulled back from February highs, but she still really likes it. Stock has some support at this level. Almost double from a couple of years ago. Shoppers are loyal. Sales are growing faster than WMT and TGT. Digital commerce finally becoming a real contributor. Growth story remains intact. Sees almost 20% upside from here. Fundamentally 10/10.