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Costco (0I47) Share Price & Analysis

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0I47 Stock Chart & Stats

$1,078.39$12.42(1.17%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
$900$950$1K$1.05KAug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$1,062.00 - $1,091.49
52-Week Range
$844.18 - $1,096.11
Previous Close
$1,065.97
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1,196
Market Cap
$472.44B
Enterprise Value
$409.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$21.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$8.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
52.3
Beta
0.42
Next Earnings
Dec 10, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
4.92
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 24, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.53%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring Membership Economics

High renewal rates and growing executive membership support recurring fee income and reinforce customer loyalty. This subscription-like revenue stream strengthens earnings visibility, while deeper member engagement can support larger baskets, retention, and durable share of wallet over the next several quarters.

Scalable Growth Platform

The planned warehouse pipeline provides a visible avenue for unit growth, while strong digital expansion broadens Costco’s reach beyond existing locations. Combining physical scale, e-commerce, and delivery partnerships can sustain sales growth and improve member convenience without changing the core value proposition.

Improving Financial Resilience

Material deleveraging and substantial operating and free cash flow give Costco greater flexibility to fund warehouse expansion, digital investment, and shareholder returns. A stronger balance sheet also reduces financial risk and supports continued investment through changes in consumer demand or operating conditions.

Bears Say

Membership Growth Normalization

A slower pace of membership growth could moderate one of Costco’s most valuable recurring revenue engines and reduce the rate of new customer acquisition. Even with strong retention, normalization may constrain future fee-income growth and place more reliance on spending increases from the existing member base.

Margin Pressure And Cost Volatility

Costco’s low-markup model leaves profitability sensitive to merchandise costs and mix. Recent gross-margin pressure and a sharply higher LIFO charge could limit earnings conversion if inflationary inputs persist, especially as faster growth in gas, e-commerce, and pharmacy carries different margin characteristics.

Heavy Reinvestment Requirements

The large investment program increases execution demands and commits significant capital to warehouses, supply-chain infrastructure, and e-commerce. Although expansion can support future growth, elevated spending may temporarily reduce financial flexibility and raises the importance of achieving adequate productivity from new assets.

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0I47 FAQ

What was Costco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costco lowest share price was $844.18 and its highest was $1096.11 in the past 12 months.
What is Costco’s market cap?
Costco’s market cap is $472.44B.
When is Costco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costco’s next earnings report is estimated for Dec 10, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 28 days.
How were Costco’s earnings last quarter?
Costco released its earnings results on Sep 24, 2026. The company reported $6.75 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.54 by $0.21.
Is Costco overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Costco’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Costco pay dividends?
Costco pays a quarterly dividend of $30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.53%. See more information on Costco dividends here
What is Costco’s EPS estimate?
Costco’s EPS estimate is 4.92.
How many shares outstanding does Costco have?
Costco has 443,129,360 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costco reported an EPS of $6.75 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.54. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.589%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costco?
Hedge funds hold Costco shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Costco is 729,790,053 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 141.0K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology