COSTNASDAQ— Costco Wholesale Corp Price & Analysis

Costco Wholesale Corp

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE — DISCOUNT STORES

$1,003.30

-$14.89-1.46%

Market Cap: $451.20B; Mega Cap
P/E Ratio: 48.1; Fwd: 40.32
EPS (TTM): $21.17
Div. Yield: 0.55%

Technical Summary

RSI (14)69.19Neutral

SMA (50)$938.86Bullish

SMA (200)$968.69Bullish

MACD22.1390Bullish

Bollinger$891.76 – $1,024.50Mid

Stochastic90.50Overbought

Theo Outlook

Costco Wholesale Corp operates a chain of membership-only big-box retail stores. For the trailing twelve months through August 31, 2026, it reported revenue of $303.15 billion, a profit margin of 3.04 percent, earnings per share of $21.17, and a market capitalization of $451.20 billion.

Bull case: revenue grew 11.1 percent year over year in the latest quarter while earnings per share rose 15 percent, supported by a 28.4 percent return on equity. Bear case: the 48.1 trailing price-to-earnings ratio and 0.55 percent dividend yield reflect limited margin expansion, with operating margin at 3.79 percent.

Key risks include exposure to consumer spending and membership renewal rates. The next ex-dividend date is October 30, 2026. Analysis generated by HeyTheo AI from company and market data. It may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Analysis generated by HeyTheo AI on Oct 23, 2026.

Company Overview

Costco Wholesale Corporation (doing business as Costco Wholesale and also known simply as Costco) is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only (needing a membership to shop there) big-box retail stores. As of 2020, Costco was the fifth largest retailer in the world, and the world's largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, rotisserie chicken, and wine as of 2016.

Fundamental Snapshot

Revenue: $303.15B
EBITDA: $14.19B
Gross Profit: $38.70B
Operating Margin: 3.8%
Profit Margin: 3.0%
ROE: 28.4%
Book Value: $80.77
Beta: 0.87
52-Wk High: $1,094.80
52-Wk Low: $840.35
Volume: 2.10M
PEG Ratio: 4.43

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Costco do?

Costco Wholesale Corp operates a chain of membership-only big-box retail stores. As of the latest data, it is the fifth largest retailer in the world.

Where does Costco's revenue come from?

For the trailing twelve months through August 31, 2026, Costco reported revenue of $303.15 billion. Revenue per share stood at $682.85 over the same period.

How does Costco compete?

Costco competes through its membership model and scale in discount retail. It achieved a 28.4 percent return on equity and 8.66 percent return on assets for the trailing twelve months through August 31, 2026.

What are the main risks for Costco?

Main risks include sensitivity to consumer spending patterns and membership renewal rates. The company reported a profit margin of 3.04 percent for the trailing twelve months through August 31, 2026.

How is Costco valued?

As of the latest quarter ended August 31, 2026, Costco trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 48.1, a price-to-sales ratio of 1.488, and a price-to-book ratio of 11.97, with earnings per share of $21.17.