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Costco Wholesale Corp

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Mcap
423,1B USD
P/E
54,4x
EV / Rev
1,5x
Div yield
0,52 %
Op margin
3,8 %
ROE
18,6 %
Net margin
3,0 %
Debt / equity
0,17
Beta
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52w range
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Volume
52,7k
Day range
$936,65–$956,61
Prev close
$935,03
Open
$938,11
Next earnings
2026-09-24
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About

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership-based warehouse clubs that generate revenue through the sale of merchandise and membership fees, leveraging high inventory turnover and a limited product selection to drive volume.

Business. COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST) is a discount retailer operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The company generates revenue through product sales and is headquartered in the United States. It is primarily listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not provided in the available data.

Classification99 %
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Industry groupRetail
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY38 analysts
25 buy12 hold1 sell
Avg 12m price target1 071,36

Analyst recommendations

38 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy25
Hold12
Sell1
12-month price target
1 071,36
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-09-24 · estimated
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At a glance

Score
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not yet scored
Valuation→
54,4x
P/E
Analysts→
Buy
38 analysts · indicative
Ownership→
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability→
18,6 %
return on equity
Quality
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not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • MARKETSPhilippines consumer channel fragmentation complicates market entry for regional firms2026-07-22
  • MARKETSCouche-Tard profit surges on fuel price tailwinds as Hormuz risk persists2026-06-23
  • ENERGYCostco reports record-breaking gas sales volumes amid rising fuel prices2026-05-28

    • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary · THIS SECTOR+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

    — missing data

    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has undergone significant shifts in its ownership structure, marked by major holder changes detected in late June and July 2026. Specifically, investor ID 587 drastically reduced their stake from 623,613 shares (valued at $621.4 million) to just 7,201 shares (valued at $7.2 million) as of March 31, 2026, a change detected on June 27, 2026. Conversely, other signals indicate a reversal or adjustment where the same investor ID 587 is shown increasing from 7,201 shares back to 623,613 shares in detections on June 24 and June 26, 2026. Additionally, investor ID 931 reduced their holding from 232,316 shares ($228.6 million) to 9,644 shares ($9.6 million), a change detected on July 21, 2026. These substantial modifications in share counts and portfolio weights highlight active rebalancing among top holders. These ownership fluctuations coincide with the formalization of Costco’s risk and sector profiles. The company’s risk assessment now explicitly flags "medium" levels for both dilution risk and liquidity risk, a new classification that was previously unrecorded. Simultaneously, Costco’s taxonomy has been updated to classify its activity under "Broadline & Specialty Retail" and its economic sector as "Cyclical Consumer Goods & Services." These new field assignments provide a clearer framework for understanding the company’s exposure to consumer spending cycles and potential capital structure adjustments. The significance of these changes is underscored by the company’s broader market context. Costco remains a constituent of two major indices and is tracked by 13 analysts, with 39 top holders monitoring its performance. The recent volatility in major holder positions, particularly the drastic swings associated with investor ID 587, suggests heightened sensitivity to the company’s valuation or strategic direction within the cyclical consumer goods space. The newly identified medium dilution and liquidity risks may influence how these institutional investors manage their exposure, especially given the company’s retail-focused operations. Despite the significant holder activity, recent news dispatches have been sparse, with only one dispatch recorded on June 23, 2026, and none in the subsequent weeks through mid-July. This lack of recent news volume contrasts with the major structural changes in ownership and risk classification, indicating that the shifts may be driven by internal portfolio adjustments or regulatory filings rather than immediate public events. Investors should monitor how these new risk classifications and holder dynamics evolve in the context of Costco’s ongoing performance in the broadline retail sector.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-22

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST) is a discount retailer operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The company generates revenue through product sales and is headquartered in the United States. It is primarily listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not provided in the available data.

    Classification99 %
    SectorConsumer Discretionary
    Industry groupRetail
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Costco maintains a robust capital structure characterized by significant liquidity and minimal leverage. The company holds $18.9 billion in cash and equivalents against only $5.7 billion in long-term debt and zero short-term debt, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. While the current ratio of 1.07 is flagged as medium risk due to proximity to minimum comfort ranges, the substantial cash reserve provides ample buffer for operational flexibility and capital returns,.

    Profitability metrics demonstrate strong efficiency relative to the asset base. Return on equity stands at 18.6%, and return on assets is 7.2%, indicating effective capital deployment. The operating margin, derived from $7.9 billion operating income on $207.4 billion revenue, reflects the discipline of the low-price, high-volume model. These returns are sustained by the membership fee structure, which acts as a high-margin revenue stream distinct from merchandise sales.

    Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has undergone significant shifts in its ownership structure, marked by major holder changes detected in late June and July 2026. Specifically, investor ID 587 drastically reduced their stake from 623,613 shares (valued at $621.4 million) to just 7,201 shares (valued at $7.2 million) as of March 31, 2026, a change detected on June 27, 2026. Conversely, other signals indicate a reversal or adjustment where the same investor ID 587 is shown increasing from 7,201 shares back to 623,613 shares in detections on June 24 and June 26, 2026. Additionally, investor ID 931 reduced their holding from 232,316 shares ($228.6 million) to 9,644 shares ($9.6 million), a change detected on July 21, 2026. These substantial modifications in share counts and portfolio weights highlight active rebalancing among top holders. These ownership fluctuations coincide with the formalization of Costco’s risk and sector profiles. The company’s risk assessment now explicitly flags "medium" levels for both dilution risk and liquidity risk, a new classification that was previously unrecorded. Simultaneously, Costco’s taxonomy has been updated to classify its activity under "Broadline & Specialty Retail" and its economic sector as "Cyclical Consumer Goods & Services." These new field assignments provide a clearer framework for understanding the company’s exposure to consumer spending cycles and potential capital structure adjustments. The significance of these changes is underscored by the company’s broader market context. Costco remains a constituent of two major indices and is tracked by 13 analysts, with 39 top holders monitoring its performance. The recent volatility in major holder positions, particularly the drastic swings associated with investor ID 587, suggests heightened sensitivity to the company’s valuation or strategic direction within the cyclical consumer goods space. The newly identified medium dilution and liquidity risks may influence how these institutional investors manage their exposure, especially given the company’s retail-focused operations. Despite the significant holder activity, recent news dispatches have been sparse, with only one dispatch recorded on June 23, 2026, and none in the subsequent weeks through mid-July. This lack of recent news volume contrasts with the major structural changes in ownership and risk classification, indicating that the shifts may be driven by internal portfolio adjustments or regulatory filings rather than immediate public events. Investors should monitor how these new risk classifications and holder dynamics evolve in the context of Costco’s ongoing performance in the broadline retail sector.

    Key takeaways
    • Strong liquidity position with $18.9B cash and minimal debt supports financial stability.
    • High ROE of 18.6% reflects efficient capital use and membership fee leverage.
    • Regulatory scrutiny from US and Washington authorities requires ongoing monitoring.
    • Analyst consensus indicates upside potential with mean target of $1,071.36.
    • Growth driven by warehouse expansion and membership fee adjustments.
    • Tight working capital management evidenced by current ratio of 1.07.

    Bull / Bear case

    Generated · model-assisted
    BULL CASE · 3

    Analysts project 15.1% upside to a mean price target of $1,071, reflecting strong market confidence in future performance.

    Net income CAGR of 8.2% from FY2023 to FY2025 signals consistent profitability growth over the two-year period.

    A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17 is below the 0.21 cohort median, suggesting a conservative and stable capital structure.

    BEAR CASE · 4

    Year-over-year revenue declined by 7.6% in FY2025, indicating a significant contraction in top-line sales growth.

    Free cash flow dropped 15.4% year-over-year in FY2025, raising concerns about the company's cash generation capabilities.

    Medium dilution risk flags suggest potential shareholder value erosion through equity issuance or similar corporate actions.

    Medium liquidity risk indicates potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations compared to more liquid peers.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-05-10
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue $207.43B; Operating income $7.88B.

    Revenue$207.43B
    Operating income$7.88B
    Net income$6.23B
    Free cash flow$6.91B
    EPS—
    Operating cash flow$11.13B
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue$207.43B
    Gross profit—
    Operating income$7.88B
    Net income$6.23B
    Margins
    Gross margin—
    Operating margin3.8%
    Net margin3.0%
    FCF margin3.3%
    Balance sheet
    Total assets$86.43B
    Total liabilities$52.92B
    Total equity$33.51B
    Cash & equivalents$18.95B
    Long-term debt$5.67B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow$11.13B
    CapEx$4.23B
    Free cash flow$6.91B
    SBC$771.0M
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue $207.43BOperating costs $199.55BTax $1.66BNet income $6.23B
    Highlights
    • ▍Revenue $207.43B
    • ▍Operating income $7.88B
    • ▍Net margin 3.0%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $951,87
    Market cap
    $440.76B
    Enterprise valueⓘ
    $426.44B
    P/Eⓘ
    54.4x
    Non-GAAP P/Eⓘ
    —
    EV / Revenueⓘ
    1.5x
    EV / Op incomeⓘ
    41.1x
    EV / OCFⓘ
    38.3x
    P / Bⓘ
    13.6x
    P / Tangible bookⓘ
    13.6x
    Tangible book
    $32.52B
    Net cashⓘ
    $14.33B
    Current ratioⓘ
    1.1
    Debt / equityⓘ
    0.2
    ROAⓘ
    7.2%
    ROEⓘ
    18.6%
    Cash conversionⓘ
    179.0%
    CapEx / revenueⓘ
    2.0%
    SBC / revenueⓘ
    0.4%
    Dilution ratioⓘ
    0.2%

    Revenue by segment

    Fuel & Convenience10,0 %
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03
    Food & Grocery—
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03
    General Merchandise—
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03

    Market share

    INDUSTRYSEGMENTCOMPANYConsumer CyclicalsIndustryRetail507,2B node revenueCOST 54,3%TGT 20,7%TJX 11,9%DG 8,4%BJ 4,2%OLLI 0,5%
    Source: company disclosures · own-taxonomy revenue-covered setCOST 54,3% · rank #1 of 6

    Business relationships

    Business relationships11 disclosed relationships · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Subsidiaries11
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    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

    Peer comparison5 peers · vs COST · multiples and returns
    TG
    TGT—
    Target Corp
    $149,35
    68,1B USD
    P/E
    17,2x
    -53,6 vs self
    Div yield
    3,2 %
    +2,7 vs self
    ROE
    22,6 %
    +4,0 vs self
    TJ
    TJX—
    Tjx Companies Inc
    $157,50
    174,4B USD
    P/E
    31,4x
    -39,4 vs self
    Div yield
    1,1 %
    +0,6 vs self
    ROE
    53,9 %
    +35,3 vs self
    DG
    DG—
    Dollar General Corp
    $127,72
    28,3B USD
    P/E
    18,6x
    -52,2 vs self
    Div yield
    1,9 %
    +1,3 vs self
    ROE
    17,1 %
    -1,5 vs self
    BJ
    BJ—
    Bj'S Wholesale Club Holdings
    $97,10
    12,6B USD
    P/E
    85,1x
    +14,3 vs self
    Div yield
    —
    — vs self
    ROE
    6,7 %
    -11,9 vs self
    OL
    OLLI—
    Ollie'S Bargain Outlet Holdi
    $74,67
    4,5B USD
    P/E
    20,6x
    -50,1 vs self
    Div yield
    —
    — vs self
    ROE
    12,7 %
    -5,8 vs self

    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 57 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    20,49
    Predicted surprise
    +0,08
    Beat probability
    57 %
    Analysts
    38
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    —
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    —
    no estimate
    Margin
    —
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    —
    no estimate
    revision ratio 2,15 · as of 2026-06-09 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPS—no estimate—no estimate20,49
    Revenue—no estimate—no estimate298,9B USD
    Operating income—no estimate—no estimate11,6B USD
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in USD. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Corporate eventM&A horizon
    M&A probabilityconf 3 %
    Probability
    3 %
    Base rate
    3 %
    Band
    —
    180-day horizon · target 2027-01-31 · 1,0× base rate
    No acquirer candidates identified by the signal model.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Short squeeze

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    Earnings-call key lines

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution38 analysts
    Strong buy11
    Buy14
    Hold12
    Sell1
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$1 071,36 · Median $1 100,00
    Low $658,22High $1 315,00
    Operating income · consensus11,6B USD
    EPS surprise
    −11,1 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −7,9 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$658,22
    Mean$1 071,36
    Median$1 100,00
    High$1 315,00
    Spot$951,87
    +12.6 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskMedium
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Current ratio is close to the minimum comfort range.
    • Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin3,8 %Below median
    Net Margin3,0 %Below median
    ROE18,6 %Above median
    Capex / Rev2,0 %Above median
    D/E0,17Above median
    Cash Conv1,79Above median

    Corporate actions / M&A

    M&A probabilityconf —
    Probability
    3 %
    Base rate
    3 %
    Band
    Low
    180-day horizon · target 2027-01-31 · 1,0× base rate
    No acquirer candidates identified by the signal model.
    Corporate actionsNo corporate-action source connected yet — splits, dividends and buyback events are not tracked for this company. Honest-dim (no data fabricated).

    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

    — missing data

    Derivatives & instruments

    — missing data

    Physical assets

    4 tracked
    AssetTypeCommodityCountryRole
    Mira LomaPowerPowerUSOperating company
    Mira Loma solar farmPowerPowerUnited StatesOperating company
    Mira Loma solar farmPowerPowerUnited StatesOperating company
    Tracy 210PowerPowerUSOperating company
    Tracked physical assets associated with this issuer (operated, managed, or owned).

    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Regulatory filings
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Enterprise Value
      market_cap - net_cash
    • Return On Assets
      net_income / total_assets
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    Source documents
    • COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW company facts · 2026-06-09
    • COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 10-Q 2026-06-03 · 2026-06-09
    • COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 10-Q 2026-03-11 · 2026-06-09
    • COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 10-Q 2025-12-17 · 2026-06-09
    • COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 10-K 2025-10-08 · 2026-06-09
    • Costco Wholesale Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-06-09
    • Costco Wholesale Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-06-09

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • Jennison Associates LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-311,58 %$2 304M
    • Fisher InvestmentsInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-311,09 %$3 208M
    • EATON VANCE MANAGEMENTInstitutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,94 %$1M
    • American Century Investment Management, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,93 %$1 800M
    • Nuveen LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,91 %$3 210M
    • AllianceBernstein L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,77 %$2 385M
    • Invesco QQQ TrustFunds · as of 2026-03-310,66 %$4 298M
    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,66 %$10 576M
    • Northern Trust Investments, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,65 %$4 911M
    • Capital Research Global InvestorsInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,64 %$2 740M
    • BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,64 %$28 208M
    • State Street Investment Management (US)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,62 %$18 087M
    • Bank of New York Mellon CorpInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,62 %$3 380M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,62 %$3 101M
    • Principal Global Investors (Equity)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,61 %$1 137M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,59 %$9 863M
    • Vanguard Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,55 %$37 616M
    • Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,52 %$3 388M
    • First Trust Advisors L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,49 %$690M
    • AQR Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,47 %$1 024M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,44 %$2 472M
    • Raymond James & Associates, Inc.Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,43 %$1 399M
    • Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,42 %$3 202M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,36 %$621M
    • FMR LLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,35 %$6 695M
    • Franklin Advisers, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,35 %$1 434M
    • Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,35 %$1 679M
    • AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,33 %$1 443M
    • T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,30 %$3M
    • LPL Financial LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,29 %$1 109M
    • Arrowstreet Capital, Limited PartnershipInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,27 %$496M
    • Victory Capital Management Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,24 %$379M
    • JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,19 %$387M
    • JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLPInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,11 %$229M
    • MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$141M
    • Wellington Management Company, LLPInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$203M
    • JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLPInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
    • T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Leadership

    • Ron Michael VachrisPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director

    Insider activity

    Net selling0 buys · 11 sellsnet -$12,0M16 insiders · last 365d
    • RAIKES JEFFREY SDirector · Common StockOther 5 249 · 2026-07-10
    • DENMAN KENNETH DDirector · Common StockSold 885 @ $957,45$847K · 2026-06-23
    • Frates CatonExecutive Vice President · Common StockSold 700 @ $993,00$695K · 2026-04-01
    • George Sarah CatherineExecutive Vice President · Common StockOther 642 @ $991,21$636K · 2026-03-12
    • MILLERCHIP GARYExecutive Vice President · Common StockOther 1 154 @ $992,23$1,1M · 2026-03-11
    • Adamo ClaudineExecutive Vice President · Common StockSold 730 @ $1 003,02$732K · 2026-03-09
    • Jones Teresa A.Executive Vice President · Common StockOther 300 · 2026-01-27
    • RAIKES JEFFREY SDirector · Common StockOther 5 115 · 2026-01-27
    • Jones Teresa A.Executive Vice President · Common StockSold 850 @ $986,26$838K · 2026-01-21
    • Raimondo Gina MarieDirector · Common StockOther 215 · 2026-01-16
    • DECKER SUSAN LDirector · Common StockSold 458 @ $955,00$437K · 2026-01-16
    • Klauer James CExecutive Vice President · Common StockSold 1 500 @ $939,00$1,4M · 2026-01-14
    • Miller Russell DSr. Executive Vice President · Common StockSold 1 500 @ $916,32$1,4M · 2026-01-09
    • POLIT JAVIERExecutive Vice President · Common StockSold 558 @ $862,89$482K · 2025-12-30
    • POLIT JAVIERExecutive Vice President · Common StockSold 2 049 @ $867,21$1,8M · 2025-12-29
    • DENMAN KENNETH DDirector · Common StockOther 325 · 2025-12-19
    • DECKER SUSAN LDirector · Common StockOther 2 827 · 2025-12-15
    • RAIKES JEFFREY SDirector · Common StockOther 4 120 · 2025-11-10
    • Wilcox William RichardExecutive Vice President · Common StockSold 2 400 @ $930,13$2,2M · 2025-11-07
    • Barbre Tiffany MariePrincipal Accounting Officer · Common StockSold 1 239 @ $934,62$1,2M · 2025-10-24
    • POLIT JAVIERExecutive Vice President · Common StockOther 4 219 · 2025-10-22
    • Sullivan John ChristopherExecutive VP · Common StockOther 569 @ $944,68$537K · 2025-10-22
    • Sullivan John ChristopherExecutive VP · Common StockOther 585 @ $944,68$552K · 2025-10-22
    • Sullivan John ChristopherExecutive VP · Common StockOther 366 @ $944,68$346K · 2025-10-22
    • POLIT JAVIERExecutive Vice President · Common StockOther 538 @ $944,68$508K · 2025-10-22

    Short positioning

    7.0Mshares short-4.5% vs prior
    2.75days to cover
    49.4%short of daily vol
    13fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Held by funds 1

    • Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETFVanguard · ETF2,10 %90,0B $ · #19
    Funds (by AUM rank) that hold this security, with each fund's portfolio weight in this name.
    Index membership
    Nasdaq 100
    S&P 500United States

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    COSTCanonical
    Nasdaq · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob57 %Surprise+0,08M&A prob3 %Full forecast →
    What changed

    4 tracked-field change(s) detected vs prior analysis; max severity: medium.

    • Dilution risk— → mediumlow
    • Liquidity risk— → mediumlow
    • Activity— → Broadline & Specialty Retailmedium
    • Economic sector— → Cyclical Consumer Goods & Servicesmedium
    vs prior analysis today
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-22
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskMedium
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Current ratio is close to the minimum comfort range.
    Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
    Relationship graph
    COSTEX21:0f0EX21:156EX21:2acEX21:2d7EX21:33fEX21:3a4EX21:7b4EX21:7f7EX21:c43EX21:cd0Retail
    This companySectorSubsidiaries

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-11-23): 1.73xDerived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-11-23): 1.04xDerived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-11-23 vs 2024-11-24): 48.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-11-23 vs 2024-11-24): -1.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-11-23 vs 2024-11-24): 23.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-11-23 vs 2024-11-24): 12.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-11-23 vs 2024-11-24): 7.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Long-term debt (annual): USD 5.67BSEC XBRL filing
    • Total assets (annual): USD 82.79BSEC XBRL filing
    • Total liabilities (annual): USD 52.49BSEC XBRL filing
    • Current liabilities (annual): USD 41.8BSEC XBRL filing
    • Current assets (annual): USD 43.41BSEC XBRL filing
    • Shares outstanding (annual): 443.92MSEC XBRL filing
    • Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 30.3BSEC XBRL filing
    • Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 16.22BSEC XBRL filing
    • Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-08-31 vs 2024-09-01): 7.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-08-31 vs 2024-09-01): 11.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-08-31 vs 2024-09-01): 17.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Net margin (FY 2025-08-31): 2.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-08-31 vs 2024-09-01): 9.9%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-08-31 vs 2024-09-01): 10.0%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-08-31 vs 2024-09-01): 9.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-08-31 vs 2024-09-01): 16.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Revenue (YoY) (2025-08-31 vs 2024-09-01): 8.2%Derived (calculated)
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-09-24EVENTUpcomingQ2 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-07-10INSIDERRAIKES JEFFREY S transacted 5.2k sh — Director
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: ma_probability (180d)
    2026-06-27 03:14 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-27 03:14 UTCHOLDER1 institutional position change flagged (1 major)
    2026-06-26 03:13 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-26 03:13 UTCHOLDER1 institutional position change flagged (1 major)
    2026-06-24 03:12 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-24 03:12 UTCHOLDER1 institutional position change flagged (1 major)
    2026-06-23 03:11 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-23 03:11 UTCHOLDER1 institutional position change flagged (1 major)
    2026-06-23 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2026-06 · net sell $847k
    2026-06-23 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2026-06 · net sell $847k
    2026-06-23INSIDERDENMAN KENNETH D sold 885 sh — Director ~$847k
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDER7 institutional position changes flagged (3 major)
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-09 00:23 UTCFILINGRegulatory filing →
    2026-06-03FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-05-29 00:57 UTCNEWSCostco reports lukewarm quarter but hits key metric → Investors are weighing the implications of Costco's latest earnings report, which fell short of expectations but highlighted a critical performance driver.
    2026-05-28 15:25 UTCNEWSCostco's Earnings Report Under Scrutiny Amid High Valuation and Market Pressure → Investors are closely watching the key performance indicators that could determine the stock's trajectory following a strong year.
    2026-05-28FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-21 05:41 UTCFILINGRegulatory filing →
    2026-05-10EARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue USD 207.43B · Net USD 6.23B
    2026-04-29 08:21 UTCFILINGRegulatory filing →
    2026-04-15FILING8-K filing →
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