COST
NEUTRAL
$996.43
Live
Costco Wholesale Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $1067.09
(+7.1%)
$844.06
52W Range
$1067.08
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 01, 2026
Market cap
$442.28B
P/E
51.82
ROE
29.7%
Profit margin
3.0%
Debt/Equity
0.26
Dividend yield
0.52%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
COST shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key Strengths
Low debt with D/E ratio of 0.26
Strong ROE of 29.7%
Key Risks
High valuation with P/E of 51.8
Premium vs Graham Number ($176.89)
Low profit margin of 3.0%
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$535.56
-46.3% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
43
Moderate
35
50
50
55
25
AI Verdict
COST shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key drivers: Low debt with D/E ratio of 0.26, Strong ROE of 29.7%, High valuation with P/E of 51.8
Confidence
40%
Value
35/100
Rule-based valuation (P/E + Graham).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- Premium 51.8x trailing earnings multiple.
- Trades above Graham Number.
Future
50/100
Rule-based growth outlook.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
50/100
Historical performance + price trend: Shares moved +196.5% over 5Y and +5.9% over 1Y.
Positives
- ROE sits at 29.7%.
Watchpoints
- Thin profit margins.
Health
55/100
Balance sheet & liquidity (Z-Score: N/A).
Positives
- Low D/E ratio (0.26).
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
25/100
Dividend policy fallback.
Positives
- Yield: 0.5%.
Watchpoints
- Weak dividend profile (Score: 25/100).
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$996.43
Analyst Target
$1067.09
Upside/Downside
+7.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for COST and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-03-31
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Primary
|
+196.5% | +108.9% | +5.9% | +8.0% | -0.6% | +2.3% |
|
PG
The Procter & Gamble Company
Peer
|
+25.1% | -0.0% | -10.2% | -2.9% | +1.8% | +1.8% |
|
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
Peer
|
+63.4% | +28.6% | +8.1% | +9.2% | -0.4% | -0.1% |
|
PM
Philip Morris International Inc.
Peer
|
+153.1% | +89.2% | +25.8% | -7.3% | -1.5% | +1.3% |
|
PEP
PepsiCo, Inc.
Peer
|
+25.4% | -7.1% | +12.8% | +4.4% | -1.8% | +0.0% |
COS
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Primary
5Y
+196.5%
3Y
+108.9%
1Y
+5.9%
6M
+8.0%
1M
-0.6%
1W
+2.3%
PG
The Procter & Gamble Company
Peer
5Y
+25.1%
3Y
-0.0%
1Y
-10.2%
6M
-2.9%
1M
+1.8%
1W
+1.8%
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
Peer
5Y
+63.4%
3Y
+28.6%
1Y
+8.1%
6M
+9.2%
1M
-0.4%
1W
-0.1%
PM
Philip Morris International Inc.
Peer
5Y
+153.1%
3Y
+89.2%
1Y
+25.8%
6M
-7.3%
1M
-1.5%
1W
+1.3%
PEP
PepsiCo, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+25.4%
3Y
-7.1%
1Y
+12.8%
6M
+4.4%
1M
-1.8%
1W
+0.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
51.82
Forward P/E
44.4
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
13.78
P/S Ratio
1.55
EV/Revenue
1.51
EV/EBITDA
32.11
Market Cap
$442.28B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
2.99%
Operating Margin
3.74%
Gross Margin
12.93%
ROE
29.65%
ROA
8.72%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+9.2%
Earnings Growth
+13.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+13.8%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.26
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.06
Good
Quick Ratio
0.54
Poor
Cash/Share
$41.11
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$69.6B
Gross Margin
12.8%
Op. Margin
3.7%
Net Margin
2.9%
Total Assets
$83.6B
Liabilities
$51.6B
Equity
$32.1B
Debt/Equity
1.61x
Operating CF
$3.0B
CapEx
$-1.3B
Free Cash Flow
$1.7B
FCF Yield
57%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-28
$N/A
2026-03-05
$4.58
+0.7% surprise
2025-12-11
$4.5
+5.4% surprise
2025-09-25
$5.87
+1.1% surprise
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing COST against 170 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(9 bullish, 60 neutral, 101 bearish)
P/E Ratio
51.82
This Stock
vs
37.45
Sector Avg
+38.4%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
29.65%
This Stock
vs
-13.91%
Sector Avg
-313.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
2.99%
This Stock
vs
-7.77%
Sector Avg
-138.4%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.26
This Stock
vs
1.89
Sector Avg
-86.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
9.2%
This Stock
vs
111.74%
Sector Avg
-91.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.06
This Stock
vs
2.29
Sector Avg
-53.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $442.28B | 51.82 | 29.7% | 3.0% | $996.43 | |
|
PG
The Procter & Gamble Company
|
BEARISH | $340.49B | 21.59 | 31.6% | 19.3% | $145.71 | Compare |
|
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
|
BEARISH | $324.71B | 24.82 | 43.3% | 27.3% | $75.44 | Compare |
|
PM
Philip Morris International Inc.
|
BULLISH | $241.95B | 22.17 | -% | 21.6% | $155.43 | Compare |
|
PEP
PepsiCo, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $211.67B | 25.81 | 42.8% | 8.8% | $154.85 | Compare |
COST
Costco Wholesale...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$442.3B
P/E
51.8
ROE
29.7%
Price
$996.43
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | ADAMO CLAUDINE | Officer | Sale | 730 | $732,205 |
| 2026-01-27 | JONES TERESA A | Officer | Gift | 300 | - |
| 2026-01-27 | RAIKES JEFFREY S | Director | Gift | 5,115 | - |
| 2026-01-21 | JONES TERESA A | Officer | Sale | 850 | $838,318 |
| 2026-01-16 | RAIMONDO GINA MARIE | Director | Stock Award | 215 | - |
| 2026-01-16 | DECKER SUSAN LYNNE | Director | Sale | 458 | $437,390 |
| 2026-01-14 | KLAUER JAMES C | Officer | Sale | 1,500 | $1,408,500 |
| 2026-01-09 | MILLER RUSSELL D | Officer | Sale | 1,500 | $1,374,480 |
| 2025-12-30 | POLIT JAVIER | Officer | Sale | 2,607 | $2,258,662 |
| 2025-12-19 | DENMAN KENNETH D | Director | Gift | 325 | - |
| 2025-12-15 | DECKER SUSAN LYNNE | Director | Gift | 2,827 | - |
| 2025-11-10 | RAIKES JEFFREY S | Director | Gift | 4,120 | - |
| 2025-11-07 | WILCOX WILLIAM RICHARD | Officer | Sale | 2,400 | $2,232,312 |
| 2025-10-24 | ADAMO CLAUDINE | Officer | Sale | 2,700 | $2,526,336 |
| 2025-10-24 | BARBRE TIFFANY MARIE | Divisional Officer | Sale | 1,239 | $1,158,353 |
ADAMO CLAUDINE
Officer
2026-03-09
730 shares
·
$732,205
JONES TERESA A
Officer
2026-01-27
300 shares
RAIKES JEFFREY S
Director
2026-01-27
5,115 shares
JONES TERESA A
Officer
2026-01-21
850 shares
·
$838,318
RAIMONDO GINA MARIE
Director
2026-01-16
215 shares
DECKER SUSAN LYNNE
Director
2026-01-16
458 shares
·
$437,390
KLAUER JAMES C
Officer
2026-01-14
1,500 shares
·
$1,408,500
MILLER RUSSELL D
Officer
2026-01-09
1,500 shares
·
$1,374,480
POLIT JAVIER
Officer
2025-12-30
2,607 shares
·
$2,258,662
DENMAN KENNETH D
Director
2025-12-19
325 shares
DECKER SUSAN LYNNE
Director
2025-12-15
2,827 shares
RAIKES JEFFREY S
Director
2025-11-10
4,120 shares
WILCOX WILLIAM RICHARD
Officer
2025-11-07
2,400 shares
·
$2,232,312
ADAMO CLAUDINE
Officer
2025-10-24
2,700 shares
·
$2,526,336
BARBRE TIFFANY MARIE
Divisional Officer
2025-10-24
1,239 shares
·
$1,158,353
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
32 analysts
Telsey Advisory Group
2026-03-31
Outperform
Outperform
JP Morgan
2026-03-06
Overweight
Overweight
BMO Capital
2026-03-06
Outperform
Outperform
Telsey Advisory Group
2026-03-06
Outperform
Outperform
DA Davidson
2026-03-06
Neutral
Neutral
Truist Securities
2026-03-06
Hold
Hold
BTIG
2026-03-06
Buy
Buy
BTIG
2026-03-05
Buy
Buy
Evercore ISI Group
2026-02-10
Outperform
Outperform
JP Morgan
2026-02-09
Overweight
Overweight
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