COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
NASDAQ: COST · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES
$1,014.53
+1.59% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$448.60B
P/E ratio
52.64
P/S ratio
1.57x
EPS (TTM)
$19.21
Dividend yield
0.51%
52W range
$843 – $1,063
Volume
1.8M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
8.0
Growth
A7.5
Quality
B+6.5
Profitability
B2.0
Valuation
F4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
4.8
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$1,072.16
+5.68%
12-Month target
$577.40
-43.09%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$530.40
Margin of safety
-88.29%
3 Strong Buy20 Buy12 Hold2 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 4.84 — safe zone
+ ROE 29.60% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $1.71B — positive
+ Revenue growth 21.50% QoQ
+ Debt/equity 0.27x — low leverage
Risks
- Thin margins at 2.99%
- 88.29% above intrinsic value
- P/E 52.64x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $226.95B | $242.29B | $254.45B | $275.24B | $286.27B | $304.6B |
| Net income | $5.84B | $6.29B | $7.37B | $8.10B | $2.04B | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $19.21 | $20.89 |
| Free cash flow | $3.50B | $6.75B | $6.63B | $7.84B | $1.71B | — |
| Profit margin | 2.57% | 2.60% | 2.90% | 2.94% | 2.99% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | FRATES, CATON | Sale | 700 | $993.00 |
| 2026-03-12 | GEORGE, SARAH CATHERINE | Sale | 642 | $991.21 |
| 2026-03-11 | MILLERCHIP, GARY | Sale | 1,154 | $992.23 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Costco Wholesale Corp trades at $1,014.53. representing a P/E of 52.64x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 61/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 4.84, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $286.27B. with profit margins at 2.99%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $530.40.
Frequently asked questions
What is Costco Wholesale Corp's stock price?
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) trades at $1,014.53.
Is Costco Wholesale Corp overvalued?
Smart Value Score 61/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $530.40.
What is the price target of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)?
The analyst target price is $1,072.16, representing +5.7% upside from the current price of $1,014.53.
What is the intrinsic value of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $530.40, a -88.3% margin of safety versus $1,014.53.
What is the future stock price of COST by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Costco Wholesale Corp could reach $912.94 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Costco Wholesale Corp's revenue?
TTM revenue is $286.27B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
4.84 — safe zone.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryDISCOUNT STORES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.57x
ROE29.60%
Beta0.98
50D MA$996.80
200D MA$949.67
Shares out0.44B
Float0.44B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.8M
Performance
1 week-1.23%
1 month+0.21%
3 months+6.21%
YTD+15.97%
1 year+0.51%
3 years+110.16%
5 years—