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Costco October Sales Rise 12.6%; Comparable Sales Up 11.1%
Net sales rose to $24.50 billion for the four weeks ended Nov. 1, from $21.75 billion a year earlier.
EQUITY | Nov 04, 2026, 09:17 PM UTC
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Costco Declares Quarterly Dividend of $1.47 per Share
Costco declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.47 per share, payable Nov. 13, 2026, to shareholders of record Oct. 30.
EQUITY | Oct 14, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC
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Costco shares slip as September net sales rise 13% YoY
Costco Wholesale reported September net sales of $30.02 billion, up 13% year over year, while its shares were about 0.13% lower at $941.05 at 10:20am EST on Oct. 8.
EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 08:46 PM UTC
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Costco comparable sales rise 8% in September excluding FX and gas
Costco said U.S. comparable sales excluding gasoline price and foreign-exchange impacts rose 8% in September, up from 5% a year ago.
EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC
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Fuel, Freight and Supplier Costs Bite: How Walmart, Costco, Target and Other Retailers Are Fighting Back
Major U.S. retailers are navigating an uneven, challenging inflation environment, with higher fuel, transportation, and supplier costs continuing to pressure operating costs and margins. Retailers’ responses remain varie
LIVE | Oct 02, 2026, 07:41 PM UTC
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DoorDash to create 3,000 jobs at global tech centre in India
US food delivery firm DoorDash NASDAQ:DASH will create 3,000 jobs in India over the next two years through a global technology hub it opened in the southern city of Hyderabad on Wednesday, the Telangana state government
NEWS | Sep 30, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC
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Costco Just Got a Reality Check From Wall Street
Costco (COST, Financials) is still putting up strong numbers, but its latest quarter left Wall Street with a much harder question: How much is that growth worth?Fiscal fourth-quarter revenue rose 11% to $95.72 billion, w
EARNINGS | Sep 28, 2026, 08:28 PM UTC
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Costco Price Target Cut to $1079.00/Share From $1091.00 by Deutsche Bank
Ratings actions from Benzinga: GMT) Costco Is Maintained at Buy by Deutsche BankRatings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC
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Costco Price Target Maintained With a $1230.00/Share by Argus Research
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 01:12 PM UTC
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Weekly Recap: Strong Q4 revenue and cash buildup spurring dividend talk
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) reported strong FY sales, Q4 revenue of $95.72B and rising digital and younger membership growth, but faces sales cadence shifts, higher costs (fuel, Kirkland oil) and a cash-dr
EARNINGS | Sep 28, 2026, 11:06 AM UTC
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The Logistics Report: Soaring Transport Costs Spread Through U.S. Economy — WSJ Newsletter
By Mark R. LongThere is virtually no way for businesses to avoid paying more to transport goods, costs that are likely to bleed through to virtually all corners of the U.S. economy, the WSJ's Esther Fung, Laura Cooper an
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC
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COST Stock Wrapped Its Best Week Since May: Analysts Still See Multiple Growth Drivers For Costco Despite Trimming Price Targets
Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) stock wrapped its best week since May as investors weighed its strong fiscal 2026 finish against concerns over slowing membership growth. Wall Street analysts trimmed price targets but conti
EQUITY | Sep 28, 2026, 08:41 AM UTC
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Stocktwits Retail Therapy: Defensive Bets Take Off As COST, DG, WMT Lead Weekly Consumer Staples Gains
U.S. consumer stocks ended mixed last week as sticky inflation and higher bond yields kept investors cautious. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) edged up 0.17%, while the Consumer Discretionary Select Se
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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Bulls and Bears: Costco, KB Home, McDonald’s
examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories. U.S. stocks ended the week higher, with the Nasdaq Composite leading gains as renewed enthusiasm f
LIVE | Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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Iran War Is Driving Up the Cost of Your Next Oil Change — WSJ
By Christopher Otts and Sarah NassauerDetroit repair-shop owner Ali Alhumaidi noticed a new habit from his customers in recent weeks: They have started bringing in their own motor oil when they need oil changes."You tell
COMMODITIES | Sep 25, 2026, 07:43 PM UTC
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Costco Is Maintained at Buy by Freedom Broker
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 06:52 PM UTC
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Costco Shares Slip After 11% Jump in Quarterly Sales
Costco Wholesale NASDAQ:COST fell 0.49% in premarket after the company reported fiscal fourth-quarter net sales up 11.2% to $93.9 billion and diluted earnings per share of $6.75, up from $5.87 a year earlier. The 16-week
EARNINGS | Sep 25, 2026, 06:38 PM UTC
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Costco Price Target Cut to $1050.00/Share From $1100.00 by Raymond James
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 05:06 PM UTC
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Costco's Membership Growth Slows in Otherwise Strong Quarter — Market Talk
Costco reported overall strong fourth-quarter earnings, but slowing membership growth may be cause to revisit the stock's valuation, Truist analysts write in a note. They cut their price target to $955 from $1,011. The c
EARNINGS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:49 PM UTC
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Costco Price Target Maintained With a $781.00/Share by Roth Capital
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 04:22 PM UTC
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Roth Capital reiterates Sell rating on Costco Wholesale, $781 price target
Roth Capital reiterated their Sell rating on Costco Wholesale's stock with a price target of $781.00.The price target implies a downside of 12.9% from the Sep 24 close of $896.48.Key takeaways from the analyst noteValuat
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 04:12 PM UTC
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Costco Is Maintained at Overweight by JP Morgan
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC
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Costco Price Target Cut to $955.00/Share From $1011.00 by Truist Securities
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC
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Costco Price Target Raised to $1040.00/Share From $1000.00 by DA Davidson
Ratings actions from Benzinga: GMT) Costco Is Maintained at Neutral by DA DavidsonRatings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC
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COST Stock In Focus: Analysts Flag Membership Growth Concerns Post Q4 Report
Costco Wholesale (COST) stock was in focus Friday after multiple analysts updated their views following the company's fiscal fourth-quarter results.COST shares traded nearly 2% higher at the time of writing.Analysts Reas
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC
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Truist Securities maintains Hold rating on Costco Wholesale, $955 price target
Truist Securities maintained their Hold rating on Costco Wholesale's stock with a price target of $955.00.The price target implies an upside of 6.5% from the Sep 24 close of $896.48.Key takeaways from the analyst noteMem
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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Costco Price Target Cut to $950.00/Share From $1000.00 by Wells Fargo
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 01:58 PM UTC
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DA Davidson maintains Neutral rating on Costco Wholesale, $1040 price target
DA Davidson maintained their Neutral rating on Costco Wholesale's stock with a price target of $1040.00.The price target implies an upside of 16.0% from the Sep 24 close of $896.48.Key takeaways from the analyst noteValu
EARNINGS | Sep 25, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC
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RBC Capital reiterates Sector Perform rating on Costco Wholesale, $1000 price target
RBC Capital reiterated their Sector Perform rating on Costco Wholesale's stock with a price target of $1000.00.The price target implies an upside of 11.5% from the Sep 24 close of $896.48.Key takeaways from the analyst n
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC
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Costco Price Target Cut to $1143.00/Share From $1144.00 by Bernstein
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC
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Costco just reported strong earnings. Goldman Sachs sees a sharp move higher for the stock
Costco Wholesale reported quarterly figures that show the company is taking steps to overcome macroeconomic pressures, setting up the stock for a big move higher, according to Goldman Sachs.The investment bank has a buy
EARNINGS | Sep 25, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC
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Costco Just Unveiled a Massive $7.5 Billion Expansion Plan
Costco Wholesale (COST, Financials), the warehouse retailer is expected to pay out about $7.5 billion in fiscal 2027 as it ramps up expansion after another successful quarter.The company aims to open 33 warehouses in the
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise Amid Optimism Following Iran’s Offer To Reopen Strait of Hormuz — AKAM, COST, SCHL In Focus
U.S. stocks look set for a positive opening on Friday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rising, after closing Thursday on a mixed note. Contributing to the optimism are comments from Iranian Fo
LIVE | Sep 25, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC
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Costco Confirms Its Food Court Churro Is Coming Back — COST Stock Flat Despite Q4 Bea
Costco Wholesale Corp. is bringing back one of its most-requested food court items, confirming that its iconic churro will return to all U.S. locations this month for a limited time.The announcement ends months of social
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC
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Meta, Everpure, Akamai Technologies, Apimeds Pharmaceuticals and Costco: Why These 5 Stocks Are on Investors' Radars Today
Major U.S. indices finished mostly lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.31% to 51,349.98 and the S&P 500 edging down 0.02% to 7,703.13, while the Nasdaq gained a modest 0.01% to 26,939.37. T
LIVE | Sep 25, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC
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COST Stock Traders Shrug Off Q4 EPS Beat, Watch Core Sales Pace And Trump Tariff Refund Use
Shares of Costco Wholesale (COST) traded flat after hours on Thursday as fiscal fourth-quarter results beat earnings estimates, but investors stayed focused on the company’s familiar mid-single-digit comparable sales pac
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC
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Costco Reports AI Commerce Gaining Traction — Market Talk
Costco's emerging channel of artificial-intelligence-fueled commerce is growing at a clip, CFO Gary Millerchip tells investors on a call. "While starting from a low base relative to other channels, AI continues to grow i
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC
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Costco Touts Strong Sales of Korean Beauty Products — Market Talk
Costco is finding success in the Korean beauty products category, Chief Financial Officer Gary Millerchip tells investors on a call. Health and beauty was among the company's top-performing non-food departments in the fi
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 10:37 PM UTC
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Costco Reports Higher 4Q Profit, Revenue on Resilient Consumer Spending — Update
By Elias SchisgallCostco Wholesale reported a higher profit and rising sales in its fiscal fourth quarter, citing continued spending from consumers undeterred by sticky inflation."Our members continue to show resilience
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 10:33 PM UTC
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Costco Exec Says We Received $184 Million In IEEPA Tariff Refunds In Q4 - Conf Call
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GEOPOLITICS | Sep 24, 2026, 10:23 PM UTC
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Full Transcript: Costco Wholesale Q4 2026 Earnings Call
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST ) released fourth-quarter financial results and hosted an earnings call on Thursday. Read the complete transcript below. This content is powered APIs. For comprehensive financial data and t
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC
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Costco Wholesale Corp reports results for the quarter ended August 31 - Earnings Summary
FORECAST CHANGESRECOMMENDATIONSThis summary was machine generated from LSEG data September 24 at 09:16 p.m. UTC. All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning the data in this report, cont
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 09:17 PM UTC
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Costco earnings beat expectations, thanks to tariff refunds
By Bill PetersRetailer delivers fourth-quarter profit beat as investors pay close attention to pressures on U.S. consumersCostco reported quarterly results on Thursday.Costco Wholesale on Thursday reported quarterly resu
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:54 PM UTC
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Costco Wholesale Corporation Q4 Profit Rises
ISSAQUAH (dpa-AFX) - Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) announced earnings for its fourth quarter that Increased, from the same period last yearThe company's bottom line came in at $2.998 billion, or $6.75 per share. Th
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:38 PM UTC
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Costco Reports Higher 4Q Profit as Sales, Membership Fees Rise
By Elias SchisgallCostco Wholesale reported a higher profit in its fiscal fourth quarter, boosted by growth in both net sales and membership fees.The company logged a profit of $3 billion, or $6.75 a share, in the quarte
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC
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Costco (NASDAQ:COST) Posts Better-Than-Expected Sales In Q3 CY2026
Membership-only discount retailer Costco NASDAQ:COSTreported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2026, with sales up 11.1% year on year to $95.72 billion. Its GAAP profit of $6.75 per share was 3.4% above
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC
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Costco Q4 profit up helped by one-time IEEPA tariff refund
OverviewOutlookResult DriversCompany press release:Key DetailsAnalyst CoverageReuters Recommended ReadsFor questions concerning the data in this report, contact Estimates.Support@lseg.com. For any other questions or feed
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q4 sales up 11%, EPS $6.75
Costco reported Q4 net sales of $93.9B, up 11.2% YoY, and net income of $3.00B ($6.75/sh). FY26 net sales were $297.2B, up 10.1% YoY, and net income was $9.226B ($20.76/sh). Q4 EPS included a $0.15/sh non-recurring benef
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:22 PM UTC
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Costco: 4Q Comparable Sales U.S. +10.7%, Canada +5.0%, Other Intl +7.0%, Total Co +9.4%, Digitally Enabled +19.5%
Costco: 4Q Comparable Sales U.S. +10.7%, Canada +5.0%, Other Intl +7.0%, Total Co +9.4%, Digitally Enabled +19.5%
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:22 PM UTC
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Costco Wholesale Misses Quarterly Revenue Estimates — Barrons.com
By Ty RoushCostco Wholesale reported quarterly sales that missed Wall Street's projections on Thursday.This is a developing story. Please check back for further updates soon.Write to Ty Roush at tyler.roush@barrons.comTh
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:22 PM UTC
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Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Results
ISSAQUAH, Wash., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) NASDAQ:COST today announced its operating results for the 16-week fourth quarter and the 52-week fiscal year en
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:21 PM UTC
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$COST Costco Q4 Earnings
EPS $6.75, est. $6.53 Total Revenue $95.72B, est. $94.92B Total Company Comp Sales ex-gas, FX +6.7%, est. +6.44% Total Company Comp Sales incl. gas, FX +9.4%, est. +8.37%
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:18 PM UTC
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Costco beats quarterly sales estimates on resilient demand for essentials
Costco Wholesale NASDAQ:COST beat quarterly revenue estimates on Thursday, as resilient demand for essential goods from shoppers feeling squeezed by high inflation drove foot traffic to its warehouses.The company posted
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:17 PM UTC
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BRIEF-Costco Wholesale Corp Q4 EPS USD 6.75
Sep 24 (Reuters) - Costco Wholesale Corp Q4 net sales USD 93,873 million.
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC
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Costco reports fourth-quarter and FY2026 operating results
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2026 operating results.
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC
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Costco 4Q Rev $95.72B >COST
Costco 4Q Rev $95.72B >COST
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC
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Costco 4Q EPS $6.75 >COST
Costco 4Q EPS $6.75 >COST
EARNINGS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC
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Costco 4Q Net $3B >COST
Costco 4Q Net $3B >COST
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC
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How To Earn $500 A Month From Costco Stock Ahead Of Q4 Earnings
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST ) will release its fourth-quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Thursday, Sept. 24. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $6.53 per share, up from $5.
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Drop as Bessent Says Iranian Aviation Restrictions Are Working — ABNB, ORCL, COST in Focus
U.S. stock futures declined on Thursday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices fell, following Wednesday’s mixed close. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that President Donald Trump ‘s aviation r
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC