Costco Wholesale Corp /New (COST) Stock Price & Analysis
Costco Wholesale Corp /New (COST) fell 0.63% to USD 968.59 as of June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
COST last closed at USD 974.75; the session ranged USD 964.94–981.97 on volume of 1,846,383 shares. Market capitalization is $429.55B, with a 52-week range of USD 844.06–1,096.5 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC)
| Price | USD 968.59 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.63% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 974.75 |
| Open | USD 974.5 |
| Day Range | USD 964.94 – 981.97 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 844.06 – 1,096.5 |
| Volume | 1,846,383 shares |
| Market Cap | $429.55B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (COST)
Nexqual's technical model rates COST "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.48 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 1,005.92) |
| MACD | -13.92 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (COST)
Wall Street analysts rate COST "Buy" based on 33 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 1,082.33 (range USD 740–1,315), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 33 |
| Mean Target | USD 1,082.33 |
| High Target | USD 1,315 |
| Low Target | USD 740 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 22 / 13 / 2 |
Earnings (COST)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-05-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 6.55 |
| Revenue Estimate | $94.25B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | USD 4.93 vs est 4.92 ▲ beat |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 4.58 vs est 4.54 ▲ beat |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 4.5 vs est 4.28 ▲ beat |
| 2025-08-31 | USD 5.87 vs est 5.8 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (COST)
| Total Revenue | $293.59B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +21.50% |
| Gross Margin | +12.88% |
| Operating Margin | +3.67% |
| Profit Margin | +3.01% |
| ROE | +29.15% |
| Debt / Equity | 60.26 |
| Current Ratio | 1.07 |
| Total Cash | $11.13B |
| Total Debt | $10.23B |
| Free Cash Flow | $6.95B |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC.
Financial Health Score (COST)
Nexqual rates Costco Wholesale Corp /New's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 13%, operating 4% |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $11.1B cash vs $10.2B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $6.95B, slim 2.5% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 29%, ROA 8.7% |
Ownership (COST)
| Insider Ownership | +0.16% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +73.80% |
| Shares Outstanding | 443.48M |
| Float | 440.92M |
| Short % of Float | +1.66% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC.
Leadership (COST)
Costco Wholesale Corp /New is led by Ron M. Vachris (age 60), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Ron M. Vachris (age 60) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Gary Millerchip (age 53) |
| Executive VP & COO of International Division | Pierre Riel (age 62) |
| Executive Vice President of Administration | Claudine E. Adamo (age 54) |
| Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability & Compliance | Sheri Flies |
Major Backers & Investors (COST)
Notable institutional backers of Costco Wholesale Corp /New include Invesco, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Corporation, according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Invesco | 3.51% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.23% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 1.69% |
| FMR, LLC | 1.51% |
| Fidelity | 1.28% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 16.8% |
| BlackRock | 9.17% |
| State Street | 5.29% |
| Geode Capital | 2.4% |
| Northern Trust | 1.11% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC.
From Costco Wholesale Corp /New's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-10-08)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 9, 2026 at 22:37 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.