Is Costco Wholesale Corporation a good investment?
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is currently trading at 1014.96 USD.
Market analysts have a consensus price target of 1067.09 USD.
This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 52.92.
This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.
Earnings Schedule:
Costco Wholesale Corporation is expected to release its next earnings report on July 29, 2026.
The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 22.44.
For income investors, Costco Wholesale Corporation pays a dividend yield of 0.51%.
With a payout ratio of 33%, the dividend appears
sustainable.
Company Profile
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising appliances, small electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal, automotive, stamps, tickets, apparel, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and fresh food, such as meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company is also involved in warehouse ancillary operations, which include gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers. In addition, it engages in e-commerce, business centers, travel, and other businesses. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
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