Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is currently trading at $1014.96. Based on 32 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $1067.09, implying a 5.1% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).
Price (USD)
Avg Target
$1067.09
Based on 32 analysts
Analyst Recommendations
Upside
+5.14%
Market Cap
$450.51B
Financial & Investment Metrics
Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)
Buy vs Sell (Count)
Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)
No major insider buying detected recently.
Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | FRATES CATON | Officer | Sale at price 993.00 per share. | 700 |
| 3/9/2026 | ADAMO CLAUDINE | Officer | Sale at price 1003.02 per share. | 730 |
| 1/27/2026 | JONES TERESA A | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | 300 |
| 1/27/2026 | RAIKES JEFFREY S | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | 5,115 |
| 1/21/2026 | JONES TERESA A | Officer | Sale at price 986.26 per share. | 850 |
| 1/16/2026 | RAIMONDO GINA MARIE | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 215 |
| 1/16/2026 | DECKER SUSAN LYNNE | Director | Sale at price 955.00 per share. | 458 |
| 1/14/2026 | KLAUER JAMES C | Officer | Sale at price 939.00 per share. | 1,500 |
| 1/9/2026 | MILLER RUSSELL D | Officer | Sale at price 916.32 per share. | 1,500 |
| 12/30/2025 | POLIT JAVIER | Officer | Sale at price 862.90 - 867.21 per share. | 2,607 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the current target price and upside for COST?
A. The current target price for Costco Wholesale Corporation is $1067.09, which implies a 5.1% upside from the current price of $1014.96. This is based on the consensus of 32 Wall Street analysts.
Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for COST?
A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 20 Buy, 12 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.
Q. Are insiders buying COST stock recently?
A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 19 insider buys and 10 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.