COST Costco Wholesale Corp

$893.29

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Reporting for fiscal period ending 2025-11-30
Expected on Dec 11, 2025
Report Time: After the Bell
The Whisper Number
$4.60
Consensus Estimate: $4.27
Revenue Estimate: $67.00B

Latest Earnings Insight

Costco's strategic focus on membership growth and innovative tech pilots has positioned it as a resilient player in the retail sector, even as it prepares to announce its fourth-quarter earnings on September 25th. Analysts are keenly observing whether Costco can surpass the EPS estimate of $5.82, especially with the whisper number hinting at a slightly higher $5.97. This anticipation is fueled by Costco's consistent 8% year-over-year sales growth, which has been a hallmark of its recent financial performance. The company is expected to report a robust revenue of $85.99 billion, reflecting its ability to attract inflation-wary consumers through bulk-buying options and a strong e-commerce presence. With a market cap of over $416 billion, Costco's financial health remains strong, and its strategic decisions, such as expanding warehouse locations and leveraging technology, continue to drive its growth narrative. As investors await the earnings release, the market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, considering Costco's track record of narrowly topping estimates and its potential for a stock split, which could further enhance shareholder value.

Updated On 11/21/2025

About Costco Wholesale Corp

Costco Wholesale Corporation (doing business as Costco Wholesale and also known simply as Costco) is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only (needing a membership to shop there) big-box retail stores. As of 2020, Costco was the fifth largest retailer in the world, and the world's largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, rotisserie chicken, and wine as of 2016.

Website: https://www.costco.com

Sector
TRADE & SERVICES
Industry
RETAIL-VARIETY STORES
Exchange
NASDAQ
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
August
CIK
909832
Address
999 LAKE DRIVE, ISSAQUAH, WA, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$441.24B
P/E Ratio
58.12
PEG Ratio
5.92
Price to Book
17.25
Performance
EPS
$17.11
Dividend Yield
0.52%
Profit Margin
2.89%
ROE
32.90%
Technicals
50D MA
$981.49
200D MA
$925.07
52W High
$1078.23
52W Low
$702.33
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
444M
Target Price
$1054.25
Beta
0.94

COST EPS Estimates vs Actual

Estimated
Actual

COST News & Sentiment

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Nov 21, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Nov 21, 2025 • Benzinga SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Costco May Make More Kirkland Signature Products To Offset Tariff Costs - Costco Wholesale ( NASDAQ:COST )
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Nov 21, 2025 • Benzinga BULLISH
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Nov 21, 2025 • Zacks Commentary BULLISH
WMT Stock Up 6.5% on Solid Q3 & Upbeat View: Time to Buy or Hold?
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Nov 21, 2025 • Motley Fool SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Costco Stock Has Had a Tough Year. Time to Buy?
Costco's stock has stumbled even as its warehouse business continues to thrive.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.300
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

COST Reported Earnings

Sep 25, 2025
Aug 31, 2025 (Post market)
0.05 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $5.87
  • Estimate: $5.82
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.9%
Jun 05, 2025
May 31, 2025 (Pre market)
0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $4.28
  • Estimate: $4.24
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.9%
Mar 06, 2025
Feb 28, 2025 (Post market)
0.05 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $4.28
  • Estimate: $4.23
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.2%
Dec 12, 2024
Nov 30, 2024 (Post market)
0.24 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $4.04
  • Estimate: $3.80
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 6.3%
Sep 26, 2024
Aug 31, 2024 (Post market)
0.21 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $5.29
  • Estimate: $5.08
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 4.1%
May 30, 2024
May 31, 2024 (Post market)
0.08 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $3.78
  • Estimate: $3.70
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 2.2%
Mar 07, 2024
Feb 29, 2024 (Post market)
0.11 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $3.71
  • Estimate: $3.60
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 3.1%
Dec 14, 2023
Nov 30, 2023 (Post market)
0.16 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $3.58
  • Estimate: $3.42
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 4.7%
Sep 26, 2023
Aug 31, 2023 (Post market)
0.07 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $4.86
  • Estimate: $4.79
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.5%

Financials