Snapshot · Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

Data as of 2026-09-01T22:40:24.907Z

Fundamentals check

Market cap

$416.9B

P/E (TTM)

47.2

Gross margin

12.9%

Net margin

3.0%

ROE

28.3%

R&D / revenue

0.0%

Dividend yield

0.6%

FCF yield

2.1%

Latest dividend: $1.47/share (ex-date 2026-07-24, 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 Sundries39.8%
• Non-Foods25.9%
• Other18.6%
• Fresh Food13.8%
• Membership1.9%

Recent Events

• 2026-08-31T18:38:43.000Zneutral

  Costco's new California location nears completion as opening date revealed

  恰逢新店近完工，可能与股价波动相关，但不构成因果结论。

  Source: nypost.com

• 2026-08-31T11:41:08.000Zpositive

  Can International Markets Become Costco's Biggest Driver?

  国际市场增长潜力可能与业绩改善相关，但尚不确定是否为主驱动因素。

  Source: zacks.com

• 2026-08-31T10:56:17.000Zneutral

  Costco vs. Target: Which Discount Retailer Holds More Promise Now?

  对两家折扣零售商的比较可能提供市场观点，但不构成直接因果结论。

  Source: zacks.com

• 2026-08-31T10:30:00.000Zneutral

  Is Costco Stock an Obvious Buy Right Now?

  当前定价与买入判断存在不确定性，可能与市场情绪相关但非确定因果。

  Source: fool.com

• 2026-08-31T01:30:00.000Znegative

  Costco Stock at $945: Here's Why Investors Should Pause

  股价高位可能带来回调压力的警示，可能与估值相关但不表示直接因果。

  Source: fool.com

• 2026-08-28T22:15:00.000Zpositive

  Costco Special Dividend Could Be Coming, but Walmart Has Raised Its Dividend for 53 Consecutive Years. Here's the Better Buy Now.

  分红对投资者吸引力的讨论可能影响情绪，但不等同于公司基本面的因果驱动。

  Source: fool.com

• 2026-08-28T12:52:00.000Zpositive

  Costco now offering delivery for its most cherished items — and it's a huge help for party planning

  新配送服务提升用户便利性，或与品牌吸引力相关，但不直接证明业绩因果。

  Source: nypost.com

• 2026-07-16T00:00:00.000Zpositive

  Price move: COST rose 3.2%

  COST 在这段行情中出现明显波动，恰逢异常的价格变动，但此处没有可关联到的具体新闻事件。

• 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Znegative

  Price move: COST fell 4.2%

  COST 在这段行情中出现明显波动，恰逢异常的价格变动，但此处没有可关联到的具体新闻事件。

Analyst view

Avg price target $1060 from 2 analysts (last quarter)

Insider & Congress activity

Open-market trades only; grants and exercises excluded

• 2026-06-23SellDENMAN KENNETH D(director)885 shares

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