NASDAQ:COST
373.89
1.69
(0.45%)
Costco Wholesale Corporation, trading as Costco, is the largest American membership-only warehouse club.
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WAIT
WAIT
May 5, 2021
Making a nice move here. Seasonality starts late May. Just because it's run up, doesn't mean you can't do the trade. Costco is in the right place, right time. He'd wait a bit closer to May 26 to step in.
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Making a nice move here. Seasonality starts late May. Just because it's run up, doesn't mean you can't do the trade. Costco is in the right place, right time. He'd wait a bit closer to May 26 to step in.
BUY
BUY
May 3, 2021
They're bringing back free samples. Comps vs. last year were spectacular. They continue to open news stories and invest in safety. What's not to like?
Show full opinionHide full opinionThey're bringing back free samples. Comps vs. last year were spectacular. They continue to open news stories and invest in safety. What's not to like?
BUY
BUY
April 12, 2021
They delivered 17% sales growth, with food, liquor, fresh food and other categories way up. Will consumers continue to stuff their pantries? Yes. Wall Street missed the fact that CST is the last man standing, that smaller peers have closed during the pandemic so there's less competition now. Also, strong membership sign-up numbers helped. Great managers. COST is still growing like crazy, and it's still building its e-commerce operation.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThey delivered 17% sales growth, with food, liquor, fresh food and other categories way up. Will consumers continue to stuff their pantries? Yes. Wall Street missed the fact that CST is the last man standing, that smaller peers have closed during the pandemic so there's less competition now. Also, strong membership sign-up numbers helped. Great managers. COST is still growing like crazy, and it's still building its e-commerce operation.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
April 7, 2021
(A Top Pick Jun 09/20, Up 21%) Performed well during the pandemic, fell off with the rotation to cyclicals, and now rebounding. Long-term, a great company. Leader in efficient real estate use. Trades at a premium 35x earnings, with a 10% growth rate. A premium name.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(A Top Pick Jun 09/20, Up 21%) Performed well during the pandemic, fell off with the rotation to cyclicals, and now rebounding. Long-term, a great company. Leader in efficient real estate use. Trades at a premium 35x earnings, with a 10% growth rate. A premium name.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
April 6, 2021
(A Top Pick Mar 12/20, Up 33%) It's down slightly for the year, given the reopening rally, but COST will emerge as a post-Covid winner. Memberships provide strong revenue to make up weakness in other parts of their business. Their signature brand, Kirkland, is doing very well. They boast the best traffic growth among retailers. He expects a rise in membership fees that will increase revenues. COST has excelled during the pandemic and will continue. They've done a fine job in e-commerce.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(A Top Pick Mar 12/20, Up 33%) It's down slightly for the year, given the reopening rally, but COST will emerge as a post-Covid winner. Memberships provide strong revenue to make up weakness in other parts of their business. Their signature brand, Kirkland, is doing very well. They boast the best traffic growth among retailers. He expects a rise in membership fees that will increase revenues. COST has excelled during the pandemic and will continue. They've done a fine job in e-commerce.
COMMENT
COMMENT
March 29, 2021
Today, analyst Larry Williams Both deserve to be your in your portfolio.
Show full opinionHide full opinionToday, analyst Larry Williams Both deserve to be your in your portfolio.
BUY
BUY
March 29, 2021
Last week, analyst Larry Williams advised buying Walmart and Costco before Easter, because both tend to do well this time of year. the stocks moved up, though remember that these are "essential retailers" so their move up came at the expense of the non-essential stores. We're robbing Peter to pay Paul. Both have been punished recently for being unfashionable lockdown stocks and both deserve to be your in your portfolio.
Last week, analyst Larry Williams advised buying Walmart and Costco before Easter, because both tend to do well this time of year. the stocks moved up, though remember that these are "essential retailers" so their move up came at the expense of the non-essential stores. We're robbing Peter to pay Paul. Both have been punished recently for being unfashionable lockdown stocks and both deserve to be your in your portfolio.
BUY
BUY
March 24, 2021
A long-term winner. Drives revenue growth year after year. Expects double digit growth going forward. One of his favourites, and he would be comfortable owning it.
Show full opinionHide full opinionA long-term winner. Drives revenue growth year after year. Expects double digit growth going forward. One of his favourites, and he would be comfortable owning it.
WATCH
WATCH
March 17, 2021
Great company, has gained market share. Benefitted from Covid. Very strong same store sales for 2020. Probably not repeatable for 2021, so stock's pulled back. Not cheap. Watch and see how it performs as the economy opens. Consumer spending patterns might change.
Show full opinionHide full opinionGreat company, has gained market share. Benefitted from Covid. Very strong same store sales for 2020. Probably not repeatable for 2021, so stock's pulled back. Not cheap. Watch and see how it performs as the economy opens. Consumer spending patterns might change.
PARTIAL BUY
PARTIAL BUY
March 8, 2021
If it hits his target price he would love to own them. The Kirkland brand has a captive audience. The stock has come off. You could put a half position on now and wait to see if it drops another 10-15%. They are an excellent company.
If it hits his target price he would love to own them. The Kirkland brand has a captive audience. The stock has come off. You could put a half position on now and wait to see if it drops another 10-15%. They are an excellent company.
BUY WEAKNESS
BUY WEAKNESS
March 5, 2021
Yesterday, COST reported a mixed quarter despite 15% sales growth. The valuation is ridiculously cheap now, but current market turbulence doesn't matter as investors bail on stocks like this. Costco is good for the long term, though. Keep buying as this falls.
Show full opinionHide full opinionYesterday, COST reported a mixed quarter despite 15% sales growth. The valuation is ridiculously cheap now, but current market turbulence doesn't matter as investors bail on stocks like this. Costco is good for the long term, though. Keep buying as this falls.
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
March 4, 2021
Benefited from pandemic. Membership fees growth. Signature product continues to grow. Not just a pandemic story. Yield is 0.87%. (Analysts’ price target is $394.13)
Show full opinionHide full opinionBenefited from pandemic. Membership fees growth. Signature product continues to grow. Not just a pandemic story. Yield is 0.87%. (Analysts’ price target is $394.13)
BUY WEAKNESS
BUY WEAKNESS
March 2, 2021
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Costco boasts a loyal customer base that feels relatively safe shopping in stores, which has been spending on safety measures right from the start of the pandemic. These necessary measures drove up costs, but ensured customer spending while all else was closed. Costco sales rose 17% over the year, and e-commerce sales soared 105%. EPS for Costco stock is $9.74, marking an increase of 18.44% over the past year and landing well beyond its peers. Read Battle of the Stocks: 2021 Consumer Staples Stocks for our full analysis.
Show full opinionHide full opinionAllan Tong’s Discover Picks Costco boasts a loyal customer base that feels relatively safe shopping in stores, which has been spending on safety measures right from the start of the pandemic. These necessary measures drove up costs, but ensured customer spending while all else was closed. Costco sales rose 17% over the year, and e-commerce sales soared 105%. EPS for Costco stock is $9.74, marking an increase of 18.44% over the past year and landing well beyond its peers. Read Battle of the Stocks: 2021 Consumer Staples Stocks for our full analysis.
WAIT
WAIT
February 26, 2021
They report Thursday. Everyone is selling this. It's been clobbered since they paid their $10 special dividend and has had no momentum. A great company he likes, but this always sells off right after a report, so wait before buying.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThey report Thursday. Everyone is selling this. It's been clobbered since they paid their $10 special dividend and has had no momentum. A great company he likes, but this always sells off right after a report, so wait before buying.
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
February 25, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly COST is a company worth holding during periods of market uncertainty. Recently reported sales were up over 17% over the year and e-commerce sales were up over 105%. It is estimated the company added over $4 billion to its cash position over the year. It pays a small dividend, backed by a 28% payout ratio, but there are often special dividends offered. We would buy this with a stop loss at $285, looking to achieve $405 -- upside potential of about 20%. Yield 0.83% (Analysts’ price target is $400.37)
Show full opinionHide full opinionStockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly COST is a company worth holding during periods of market uncertainty. Recently reported sales were up over 17% over the year and e-commerce sales were up over 105%. It is estimated the company added over $4 billion to its cash position over the year. It pays a small dividend, backed by a 28% payout ratio, but there are often special dividends offered. We would buy this with a stop loss at $285, looking to achieve $405 -- upside potential of about 20%. Yield 0.83% (Analysts’ price target is $400.37)
Costco Wholesale(COST-Q) Rating
Ranking : 5 out of 5
Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 19
Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 3
Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 1
Total Signals / Votes : 23
Costco Wholesale(COST-Q) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Costco Wholesale stock symbol?
Costco Wholesale is a American stock, trading under the symbol COST-Q on the NASDAQ (COST). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:COST or COST-Q
Is Costco Wholesale a buy or a sell?
In the last year, 23 stock analysts published opinions about COST-Q. 19 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is WAIT. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Costco Wholesale.
Is Costco Wholesale a good investment or a top pick?
Costco Wholesale was recommended as a Top Pick by Brooke Thackray on 2021-05-05. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Costco Wholesale.
Why is Costco Wholesale stock dropping?
Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts’ recommendations for help on deciding if you should buy, sell or hold the stock.
Is Costco Wholesale worth watching?
23 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Costco Wholesale In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.
What is Costco Wholesale stock price?
On 2021-05-13, Costco Wholesale (COST-Q) stock closed at a price of $373.89.
