Key statistics
Previous close$945.57
Open$954.46
Day high$964.33
Day low$933.76
52-week high$1,096.50
52-week low$844.06
Market cap417.26B
Volume2.32M
Average volume2.35M
P/E ratio47.71
Forward P/E27.49
EPS19.72
Dividend yield+0.57%
Market context
Why it moved
COST declined modestly in line with broader market weakness, as the S&P 500 fell and investor sentiment was dampened by a deepening rout in semiconductor stocks, geopolitical tensions stemming from the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, and rising crude oil prices weighing on consumer spending outlooks.
What is happening
Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.
July 18, 2026Costco Wholesale shares edged lower, outperforming a broadly weaker market as a defensive rotation into consumer staples provided partial support. With semiconductor and tech stocks dragging the S&P 500 lower amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and AI spending concerns, Costco's membership-driven model attracted relative interest — the XLP consumer staples ETF advanced on the day. Investor focus remains on Costco's June sales update showing 8.8% comparable sales growth (a moderation from May's 12.5%), its premium forward P/E of ~41x, and ongoing debate about whether the recent pullback from its $1,000+ highs offers a more compelling entry point.-0.4971
July 17, 2026Costco Wholesale shares rallied sharply, outperforming both the broader market and the consumer staples sector (XLP +2.6%), as investors rotated into defensive retail names amid a tech-driven selloff. Analysts are weighing whether the stock remains a buy following its June sales update showing 8.8% comparable sales growth — solid but decelerating from May's 12.5% — while RBC Capital recently initiated coverage with a Sector Perform rating and a $1,000 price target. Investor attention is also on Costco's standalone gas station expansion strategy and long-term growth prospects, with multiple bullish pieces highlighting the company's membership model resilience and potential path to $2,000 by 2030.3.1673
July 16, 2026Costco edged lower, giving back modest ground as investors continued to digest the company's June sales report showing comparable sales growth decelerating to 8.8% for the five weeks ended July 5 — down from a robust 12.5% in May — even as total net sales rose 10.6% year-over-year to $29.24 billion. Adding to the mixed backdrop, RBC Capital initiated coverage with a Sector Perform rating and $1,000 price target on July 13, reflecting a broadly constructive but valuation-cautious view, while the consumer defensive sector (XLP) also softened amid broader market crosscurrents including rising oil prices and ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. Bulls point to long-term structural strength — a membership renewal rate above 90%, resilient warehouse traffic, and a bullish outlook piece highlighting potential for major gains before 2030 — but the premium valuation near 48x forward earnings continues to temper near-term upside conviction.-0.5652
July 15, 2026Costco Wholesale closed modestly lower as investors weighed a confluence of mixed signals: a slowing comparable sales print for June (8.8% vs. May's 12.5%), a new RBC Capital Markets initiation at Sector Perform with a $1,000 price target citing rich valuation at ~37x fiscal 2028 EPS, and a fresh Add initiation from Citic Securities with a $1,041 target. The softer comp-sales deceleration, first reported July 8, tempered near-term sentiment even as the broader narrative around Costco's resilient membership model and defensive retail positioning drew attention amid rising oil prices and Iran-related geopolitical tensions rattling markets.-0.5052
July 14, 2026Costco Wholesale closed modestly higher, recovering from Friday's sharp 4.2% selloff that pushed shares to a six-month low after June comparable sales decelerated to 8.8% from May's 12.5% pace. The Monday rebound came alongside RBC Capital Markets' initiation of coverage with a Sector Perform rating and $1,000 price target, praising Costco's 'unique' membership-driven model, high-income customer base, and potential for a special dividend, while flagging that the stock trades at roughly 37x fiscal 2028 EPS — about 1.9x the S&P 500 multiple — leaving limited room for significant upside. Broader market headwinds from renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and surging oil prices weighed on equities, but Costco's defensive profile helped it outperform the broader tape.1.1111
July 11, 2026Costco edged up modestly on Friday, partially recovering from a steep selloff the prior session after the company's June sales report triggered a 'sell-the-news' reaction. While June net sales of $29.24 billion rose 10.6% year-over-year, comparable sales growth decelerated to 8.8% from May's 12.5% pace, and ex-fuel/FX comps came in at just 7.0%, disappointing investors. JPMorgan trimmed its price target slightly to $1,100 (from $1,110) while maintaining Overweight, and Morningstar flagged the stock as overvalued within the consumer defensive sector. Free cash flow headwinds—with Q4 FCF consensus modeling a 71% year-over-year drop due to elevated CapEx—are adding further pressure on near-term sentiment despite the long-term membership model remaining intact.0.3593
July 10, 2026Costco Wholesale shares tumbled sharply, pressured by a classic 'sell-the-news' reaction to its June sales update, which showed comparable sales decelerating to 8.8% from May's stronger 12.5% pace — and slowing to just 7.0% when stripping out gasoline price tailwinds and foreign exchange effects. The selloff was amplified by a JPMorgan price target trim (to $1,100 from $1,110) and a broader risk-off session driven by renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and rising oil prices reigniting inflation fears, with the consumer defensive sector (XLP) also closing lower on the day.-4.2135
July 9, 2026Costco Wholesale edged higher on Tuesday, benefiting from a defensive rotation as geopolitical tensions—triggered by tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework—drove investors into consumer staples while pummeling chip stocks and tech. After the close, Costco reported June net sales of $29.24 billion, up 10.6% year-over-year, with U.S. comparable sales matching that growth rate; however, the results showed some deceleration from May's stronger performance, and the company maintained its quarterly dividend at $1.47 per share. Shares slipped roughly 1.2% in after-hours trading, with investors weighing solid top-line growth against the modestly cooler comparable sales trajectory and a macro backdrop of rising oil prices, elevated Treasury yields, and renewed inflation concerns.0.5942
USA Today · July 17, 2026Costco's new food court meal draws Chick-fil-A comparisons online↗TheStreet · July 16, 2026Costco makes a silent gas change that members will love↗SFGATE · July 15, 2026California Costcos roll out first new food court item in years↗New York Post · July 15, 2026Costco’s hotly anticipated new food court offering has arrived nationwide — including a fast-food dupe diners love↗ Benzinga · July 17, 2026Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Costco Wholesale 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth TodayBenzinga · July 17, 2026This Cashier Shows That Some Companies Still Reward Dedication. He Earns $33 an Hour and Is Now a MillionaireMt Newswire · July 14, 2026Citic Securities Initiates Costco Wholesale at Add With $1,041 Price TargetMt Newswire · July 13, 2026Costco Wholesale to Sustain Market Share Gains on 'Unique' Model, RBC Capital Markets SaysBenzinga · July 10, 2026What's Going on With Costco Stock Friday?Benzinga · July 9, 2026Costco Shares Slip as JPMorgan Cuts Price Target to $1,100Mt Newswire · July 9, 2026JPMorgan Adjusts Costco Wholesale Price Target to $1,100 From $1,110Benzinga · July 9, 2026JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Costco Wholesale, Lowers Price Target to $1100
