Snapshot · Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

Data as of 2026-10-18T09:46:36.777Z

Fundamentals check

Market cap

$438.3B

P/E (TTM)

47.6

Gross margin

12.8%

Net margin

3.0%

ROE

28.0%

R&D / revenue

0.0%

Dividend yield

0.6%

FCF yield

2.1%

Latest dividend: $1.47/share (ex-date 2026-10-30, quarterly)

Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation, alongside its group entities, operates membership-based retail warehouses across a broad international scope, spanning the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. These outlets provide customers with an extensive array of both well-known branded and proprietary private-label products. Their vast inventory includes household staples, shelf-stable groceries, confectionery, chilled and frozen items, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and deli selections. Furthermore, the stores stock major appliances, consumer electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio furniture, sporting goods, vehicle tires, toys, seasonal merchandise, office supplies, automotive maintenance products, postage services, event tickets, apparel, small kitchen appliances, home furnishings, domestic textiles, kitchenware, custom-order kiosks, and fine jewelry. Fresh departments offer meat, produce, a service deli, and bakery items. Beyond retail goods, Costco provides in-store amenities such as pharmacies, optical clinics, food courts, hearing aid centers, and tire installation facilities, in addition to managing 636 gas stations. The company also extends its offerings online through business delivery, travel booking, and same-day grocery fulfillment in various countries. As of August 29, 2021, Costco maintained a global network of 815 membership warehouses, with 564 located in the United States and Puerto Rico, 105 in Canada, 39 in Mexico, 30 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom, 16 in South Korea, 14 in Taiwan, 12 in Australia, 3 in Spain, and one each in Iceland, France, and China. Digital storefronts facilitate e-commerce operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. Founded in 1976, the enterprise was originally known as Costco Companies, Inc. before officially adopting the name Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Issaquah, Washington.

How it makes money

Revenue mix, latest fiscal year

• Food and Sundries38.5%
• Non-Foods25.5%
• Other20.2%
• Fresh Food13.8%
• Membership1.9%

Recent Events

• 2026-10-17T09:55:38.000Zpositive

  Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Shares Bought by ACT Advisors LLC.

  可能与机构增持相关，显示资金对COST的兴趣提升，但无法确定买入是否直接驱动股价上升。

  Source: defenseworld.net

• 2026-10-17T09:55:31.000Zpositive

  Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Holdings Lifted by AdvisorNet Financial Inc

  可能与机构增持相关，显示持股增加可能提振市场情绪，但不构成因果判断。

  Source: defenseworld.net

• 2026-10-17T09:55:31.000Znegative

  Costco (NASDAQ: COST) executive sells 1,100 shares and trims stake

  可能与高管减持相关，需关注后续交易与股价影响，但不能断定因果关系。

  Source: defenseworld.net

• 2026-10-17T04:03:07.000Zneutral

  Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) and Raia Drogasil (OTCMKTS:RADLY) Head-To-Head Contrast

  可能与行业对比分析相关，未直接涉及公司业绩或股价驱动，信息中性。

  Source: defenseworld.net

• 2026-10-16T08:16:52.000Zpositive

  Costco (COST) declares $1.47 dividend, reinforcing cash returns

  可能与股息宣布相关，提升股东回报前景，但不代表因果推断股价上涨。

  Source: defenseworld.net

Analyst view

Avg price target $1104.7 from 10 analysts (last quarter)

Insider & Congress activity

Open-market trades only; grants and exercises excluded

• 2026-10-13SellWilcox William Richard(officer: Executive Vice President)1,100 shares
• 2026-09-29SellAdamo Claudine(officer: Executive Vice President)2,200 shares
• 2026-09-29SellFrates Caton(officer: Sr. Executive Vice President)800.638 shares

Earnings Calendar

2026-12-10

EPS estimate: 4.93

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