COST

Costco Wholesale Corporation COST logo

NASDAQ Consumer Staples

$940.79

-4.74 (-0.50%)

Updated: 7/17/2026, 8:55:00 PM

Open

$961.52

High

$964.07

Low

$933.84

Prev Close

$945.57

Volume

1.80M

Price History

Why Is COST ▼ Down Today?

-0.50%

Costco sees slight dip, outperforms sector on modest trading

Costco's stock experienced a marginal decline of 0.5008% today, closing at $940.79. Despite the slight dip, the company demonstrated relative strength by outperforming its sector, which saw an average change of -1.78%. Trading volume was moderate at 1,799,593 shares.

Key Drivers

Market/Sector Performance

Costco's stock showed resilience by declining less than the broader sector average, indicating relative strength in a down market.

Generated by Highly Regarded's proprietary market analysis engine. Not financial advice.

Jul 17 ▼ -0.5% Costco sees slight dip, outperforms sector on modest trading

Jul 16 ▲ +3.2% Costco (COST) Rises, Outperforming Sector on Positive Sentiment

Jul 15 ▼ -0.6% Costco shares dip, underperforming sector on modest volume

Jul 14 ▼ -0.5% Costco Experiences Modest Dip, Outperforms Weaker Sector

Jul 13 ▲ +1.1% Costco Shares Rise, Outperforming Sector Average

Jul 10 ▲ +0.3% Costco Posts Modest Gain Amidst General Market Activity

Jul 9 ▼ -4.2% Costco experiences significant decline, underperforming sector

Jul 8 ▲ +0.6% Costco Posts Modest Gain, Outperforming Broader Sector

Jul 7 ▼ -0.3% Costco experiences slight dip, underperforming broader retail sector

Jul 6 ▼ -0.1% Costco experiences minor dip, outperforms broader sector

Jul 3 — +0.0% Costco Stock Flat as Markets Observe Independence Day Holiday

Jul 2 ▲ +3.0% Costco Shares Rise, Outperforming Sector Average

Jul 1 ▼ -1.2% Costco Shares Dip Amid Concerns Over Growth Prospects

Jun 30 ▼ -1.2% Costco Dips Slightly, Outperforming Broader Sector Decline

Jun 29 ▼ -0.7% Costco Shares Edge Lower, Outperforming Broader Sector Decline

Mar 31 ▼ -0.2% Costco (COST) dips slightly despite positive outlook, new gas station announcement.

Mar 30 ▲ +1.3% Costco (COST) Rises on Expansion Plans and Private-Label Growth

Mar 27 ▲ +0.5% Costco (COST) gains slightly amid analyst optimism and expansion news

Mar 26 ▲ +0.5% Costco (COST) Up Slightly Amidst Mixed Sector Performance

Mar 25 — +0.1% Costco (COST) edges up slightly amid sector gains

Mar 24 ▲ +0.8% Costco (COST) Rises Slightly Amidst Mixed Analyst Sentiment

Mar 23 ▼ -0.7% Costco (COST) dips slightly amid broader sector gains

Mar 20 ▼ -0.2% Costco (COST) dips slightly amid broader sector decline

Mar 19 ▼ -0.5% Costco (COST) dips slightly amid mixed signals, sector weakness

Mar 18 ▼ -1.6% Costco (COST) dips amid mixed sentiment, salmonella recall

Mar 17 ▼ -0.5% Costco (COST) dips slightly amid broader sector decline

Mar 16 ▼ -0.6% Costco (COST) dips slightly despite positive long-term outlook

Mar 13 ▲ +0.5% Costco (COST) Gains Slightly Amidst Positive Sentiment

Mar 12 ▲ +1.1% Costco (COST) Up Slightly Amidst Mixed Analyst Sentiment

Mar 11 ▼ -0.5% Costco (COST) dips slightly despite positive analyst outlook

Financial Highlights

Income Statement

Revenue

$280.39B

Gross Profit

$36.10B

12.9% margin

Operating Income

$10.65B

3.8% margin

Net Income

$8.30B

3.0% margin

EPS (Diluted)

$18.67

Balance Sheet

Total Assets

$82.79B

Total Liabilities

$52.49B

Stockholders' Equity

$30.30B

Cash Flow

Operating Cash Flow

$14.76B

Investing Activities

-$5.72B

Net Cash Flow

$5.31B

Highly Regarded Analysis

Updated Jul 17, 2026 • Refreshes daily

Rating

Highly Regarded

Risk

Medium

Target

$1090.07

Type

Standard

Executive Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only big-box warehouse clubs. The company has demonstrated consistent strong financial performance, driven by its distinctive value proposition, high membership renewal rates, and strategic expansion efforts. Costco maintains a robust balance sheet and strong cash flow, underpinning its operational stability and growth initiatives.

Bull Case

Costco is well-positioned for sustained growth, leveraging its strong value proposition, effective merchandising, and high member retention rates. Continued geographical diversification and a focus on digital engagement are expected to drive further sales and market share gains. The company's successful business model, robust cash flow, and plans for expanding its physical footprint with over 30 new warehouses annually provide a solid foundation for future revenue and earnings expansion.

Bear Case

Potential challenges for Costco include supply chain disruptions, escalating cost pressures, shifts in consumer behavior, and heightened competitive intensity. The stock's premium valuation is a notable concern, making it particularly susceptible to any slowdown in growth, failure to meet earnings expectations, or broader market re-evaluations of growth assumptions, which could lead to a compression of its valuation multiple.

Technical Outlook

Technical indicators for COST present a mixed picture. While some short-term signals, such as the 8-day and 20-day simple moving averages, indicate buying pressure, longer-term indicators like the 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages suggest sell signals. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is around 69.202, suggesting a 'Buy' on some analyses, but other analyses show it as neutral. The overall technical consensus ranges from neutral to a sell, indicating a relatively stagnant trend with periods of buying pressure.

Fundamental Health

Costco exhibits strong fundamental health with consistent revenue growth, increasing by 8.1% to $269.9 billion in fiscal year 2025 and 11.6% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. Net income also saw a significant increase of 10% to $8.099 billion in fiscal year 2025. Membership fees represent a substantial and growing revenue stream, supported by high worldwide renewal rates of approximately 90%. The company's balance sheet is strong, with $18.95 billion in cash and cash equivalents and manageable total debt of $8.23 billion. Furthermore, Costco boasts a high return on equity of 27.77%.

Key Catalysts

Continued global expansion of its warehouse footprint, targeting 30+ new locations annually.
Sustained growth in e-commerce sales and enhanced digital member engagement.
Maintenance of high membership renewal rates and potential increases in membership fees.
Effective navigation of macroeconomic challenges, including inflation and supply chain issues.

Sources

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This analysis was conducted by Highly Regarded's proprietary market analysis engine. It is not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.