Analyst Signal

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

Consumer StaplesOpinion: buy

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)

$1014.96

Avg Target

$1067.09

Based on 32 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (23)Hold (12)Sell (2)

Upside

+5.14%

Market Cap

$450.51B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
May 28, 2026D-56
P/E Ratio (TTM)52.92
Forward P/E45.23
P/B Ratio27.23
Dividend Yield0.51%
Return on Equity (ROE)29.65%
Operating Margin3.67%
Debt to Equity60.26
Beta (Volatility)0.99
52 Week Range$844.06 - $1067.08
LowCurrent: $1014.96High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 19Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
4/1/2026FRATES CATONOfficerSale at price 993.00 per share.700
3/9/2026ADAMO CLAUDINEOfficerSale at price 1003.02 per share.730
1/27/2026JONES TERESA AOfficerStock Gift at price 0.00 per share.300
1/27/2026RAIKES JEFFREY SDirectorStock Gift at price 0.00 per share.5,115
1/21/2026JONES TERESA AOfficerSale at price 986.26 per share.850
1/16/2026RAIMONDO GINA MARIEDirectorStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.215
1/16/2026DECKER SUSAN LYNNEDirectorSale at price 955.00 per share.458
1/14/2026KLAUER JAMES COfficerSale at price 939.00 per share.1,500
1/9/2026MILLER RUSSELL DOfficerSale at price 916.32 per share.1,500
12/30/2025POLIT JAVIEROfficerSale 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.

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