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Costco (COST) Ownership - Who Owns Costco?

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Costco (COST) Ownership Overview

0.10%15.99%4.01%24.56%55.34%
4.01% Other Institutional Investors
24.56% ETFs
55.34% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Costco (COST) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 44.56% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.10% is owned by Insiders, and 55.34% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of Costco (COST) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 20.00% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.10% is owned by Insiders, and 24.56% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

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Activity
Value
Sep 30, 2026
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$2015046
Sep 30, 2026
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$732744
Jun 25, 2026
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Apr 01, 2026
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$695100

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
38,319,694Institution8.65%38,790,259,842
30,779,815Institution6.95%31,157,791,128
19,892,435Institution4.49%20,136,714,102
17,611,221Institution3.97%17,827,486,794
15,944,633Institution3.60%16,140,433,093
7,997,156Institution1.80%8,095,361,076
3,253,040Institution0.73%3,292,987,331
2,647,706Institution0.60%2,680,219,830
2,620,724Institution0.59%2,652,906,491
2,510,169Institution0.57%2,540,993,875

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
30,779,815Institution6.95%31,157,791,128
7,997,156Institution1.80%8,095,361,076
2,620,724Institution0.59%2,652,906,491
2,510,169Institution0.57%2,540,993,875
2,393,949Institution0.54%2,423,346,694
1,956,278Institution0.44%1,980,301,094
1,490,781Institution0.34%1,509,087,791
1,461,484Institution0.33%1,479,431,024
1,239,426Institution0.28%1,254,646,151
938,679Institution0.21%950,205,978

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
14,074,997Institution3.18%12,813,032,769
11,647,313Institution2.63%10,603,014,916
9,278,240Institution2.09%9,118,004,795
5,907,374Institution1.33%5,884,217,094
5,415,080Institution1.22%5,321,561,568
5,311,422Institution1.20%5,061,200,910
4,681,958Institution1.06%4,262,173,646
2,509,081Institution0.57%2,284,116,798
2,106,216Institution0.48%2,097,959,633
1,352,017Institution0.31%1,328,667,666

FAQ

Who Owns Costco (COST)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 4.01% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.10% is held by insiders, and 55.34% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Costco (COST) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 4.01% of Costco (COST) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of Costco (COST) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 55.34% of Costco (COST) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of Costco (COST)?
        Vanguard owns the most shares of Costco (COST).
          What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
          The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.