Costco Wholesale - COST Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $691.28
  • Forecasted Upside: -2.57%
  • Number of Analysts: 24
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 6 Hold Ratings
  • 18 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$709.51
▼ -1.74 (-0.24%)

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Analyst Price Target for COST

Analyst Price Target is $691.28
▼ -2.57% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 24 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Costco Wholesale in the last 3 months. The average price target is $691.28, with a high forecast of $870.00 and a low forecast of $550.00. The average price target represents a -2.57% upside from the last price of $709.51.

This chart shows the closing price for COST for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 24 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Costco Wholesale. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 6 hold ratings
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10/27/2022
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  • 6 hold ratings
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1/25/2023
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4/25/2023
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7/24/2023
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10/22/2023
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1/20/2024
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3/20/2024
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4/19/2024

Latest Recommendations

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
4/11/2024Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$830.00 ➝ $820.00Low
4/11/2024DA DavidsonReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$680.00Low
4/11/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$795.00 ➝ $805.00Low
4/11/2024Roth MkmBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$601.00 ➝ $650.00Low
4/11/2024Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$800.00Low
4/4/2024Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$800.00Low
4/3/2024Gordon HaskettDowngradeBuy ➝ Accumulate$775.00Low
3/15/2024Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$745.00 ➝ $870.00Low
3/5/2024OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$760.00 ➝ $805.00Low
3/4/2024Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$750.00 ➝ $785.00Low
2/8/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$665.00 ➝ $749.00Low
2/8/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$610.00 ➝ $675.00Low
2/6/2024Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$700.00 ➝ $750.00Low
2/2/2024OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$695.00 ➝ $760.00Low
1/19/2024Loop CapitalBoost Target$710.00 ➝ $755.00Low
1/5/2024OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$675.00 ➝ $695.00Low
12/29/2023Tigress FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$635.00 ➝ $745.00Low
12/21/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$693.00 ➝ $741.00Low
12/20/2023Northcoast ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$620.00Low
12/15/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$585.00 ➝ $630.00Low
12/15/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$615.00 ➝ $675.00Low
12/15/2023DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$570.00 ➝ $600.00Low
12/15/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$612.00 ➝ $700.00Low
12/15/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$640.00 ➝ $725.00Low
12/15/2023Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$580.00 ➝ $670.00Low
12/15/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$619.00 ➝ $693.00Low
12/15/2023Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$625.00 ➝ $700.00Low
12/13/2023OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$630.00 ➝ $675.00Low
12/12/2023Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$640.00 ➝ $650.00Low
11/30/2023Truist FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$619.00Low
11/30/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$595.00 ➝ $615.00Low
11/27/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$600.00 ➝ $625.00Low
11/13/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$575.00 ➝ $595.00Low
11/2/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$620.00 ➝ $605.00N/A
10/30/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$600.00Low
10/19/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$600.00Low
10/5/2023Truist FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$619.00Low
10/5/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$571.00 ➝ $620.00Low
10/5/2023Loop CapitalBoost Target$615.00 ➝ $630.00Low
10/5/2023Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$575.00 ➝ $600.00Low
10/5/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$510.00 ➝ $525.00Low
9/29/2023ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$630.00 ➝ $650.00Low
9/27/2023Roth MkmBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$482.00 ➝ $502.00Low
9/27/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$597.00 ➝ $619.00Low
9/27/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$600.00 ➝ $612.00Low
9/27/2023DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$478.00 ➝ $570.00Low
9/27/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$575.00Low
9/27/2023Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$570.00 ➝ $580.00Low
9/27/2023Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$575.00 ➝ $610.00Low
9/27/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$535.00 ➝ $585.00Low
9/27/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$651.00 ➝ $652.00Low
9/27/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$525.00 ➝ $571.00Low
9/22/2023HSBCInitiated CoverageHold$600.00Low
9/18/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$575.00Low
9/8/2023Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$595.00 ➝ $600.00Low
8/31/2023Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$575.00Low
8/31/2023Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$590.00 ➝ $595.00Low
8/28/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$575.00Low
8/3/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$567.00 ➝ $597.00Low
8/3/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$560.00 ➝ $640.00Low
8/3/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$475.00 ➝ $510.00Low
8/2/2023Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$610.00 ➝ $640.00Low
7/31/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$575.00Low
7/25/2023OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$575.00 ➝ $630.00Low
7/7/2023Robert W. BairdBoost Target$535.00 ➝ $550.00Low
6/29/2023VNET GroupReiterated RatingReiteratesLow
6/2/2023Loop CapitalBoost Target$545.00 ➝ $570.00Low
5/26/2023Loop CapitalLower Target$550.00 ➝ $545.00Low
5/26/2023UBS GroupLower Target$575.00 ➝ $560.00Low
5/4/2023Truist FinancialLower Target$571.00 ➝ $568.00Low
4/12/2023William BlairInitiated CoverageOutperformLow
4/6/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform$540.00N/A
4/6/2023OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform$550.00N/A
4/6/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$575.00 ➝ $574.00Low
4/6/2023Evercore ISILower Target$545.00 ➝ $535.00Low
3/28/2023Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform$540.00Low
3/10/2023Roth CapitalReiterated RatingNeutralLow
3/7/2023Northcoast ResearchUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$560.00Low
3/3/2023Telsey Advisory GroupLower TargetOutperform$580.00 ➝ $540.00Low
3/3/2023Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform$575.00 ➝ $535.00Low
3/3/2023UBS GroupLower Target$600.00 ➝ $575.00Low
3/3/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$525.00 ➝ $520.00Low
3/3/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$574.00 ➝ $575.00Low
2/7/2023BarclaysInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$510.00Low
2/2/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$538.00 ➝ $568.00Low
2/2/2023Loop CapitalBoost Target$545.00 ➝ $575.00Low
1/23/2023CowenLower TargetOutperform$650.00 ➝ $600.00Low
1/6/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$565.00 ➝ $600.00Low
1/6/2023DA DavidsonBoost Target$470.00 ➝ $478.00Low
12/21/2022Tigress FinancialLower TargetBuy$678.00 ➝ $635.00Low
12/20/2022Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingNeutral$550.00 ➝ $520.00Low
12/9/2022Truist FinancialLower Target$557.00 ➝ $538.00Low
12/9/2022MKM PartnersLower Target$512.00 ➝ $484.00Low
12/9/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower Target$600.00 ➝ $555.00Low
12/9/2022Loop CapitalLower Target$565.00 ➝ $545.00Low
12/9/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower Target$490.00 ➝ $450.00Low
12/9/2022Telsey Advisory GroupLower TargetOutperform$590.00 ➝ $580.00Low
12/9/2022Stifel NicolausLower Target$565.00 ➝ $545.00Low
12/9/2022CitigroupLower Target$545.00 ➝ $530.00Low
12/6/2022Sanford C. BernsteinInitiated CoverageOutperform$586.00Low
12/5/2022OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$550.00Low
12/1/2022Truist FinancialLower Target$559.00 ➝ $557.00Low
12/1/2022Bank of AmericaLower Target$605.00 ➝ $600.00Low
11/29/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$581.00 ➝ $578.00Low
11/7/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$600.00 ➝ $490.00N/A
9/26/2022Raymond JamesLower TargetOutperform$600.00 ➝ $560.00Low
9/23/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$560.00 ➝ $525.00Low
9/23/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$571.00 ➝ $559.00Low
9/23/2022Evercore ISILower Target$600.00 ➝ $550.00Low
9/23/2022MKM PartnersLower Target$517.00 ➝ $512.00Low
9/23/2022DA DavidsonBoost Target$440.00 ➝ $455.00Low
9/23/2022OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform$600.00 ➝ $550.00Low
9/21/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$579.00 ➝ $581.00Low
9/6/2022Evercore ISIBoost Target$585.00Low
9/2/2022Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform$575.00Low
9/1/2022Loop CapitalLower Target$610.00 ➝ $585.00Low
8/5/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$560.00 ➝ $600.00Low
8/4/2022Truist FinancialBoost Target$543.00 ➝ $571.00Low
8/4/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy$516.00 ➝ $573.00Low
8/4/2022OppenheimerBoost Target$535.00 ➝ $600.00Low
8/4/2022CitigroupBoost Target$510.00 ➝ $545.00Low
7/29/2022Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$580.00Low
7/14/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$525.00 ➝ $579.00Low
6/3/2022OppenheimerBoost Target$525.00Low
6/2/2022Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$560.00 ➝ $580.00High
5/31/2022Raymond JamesLower Target$645.00 ➝ $560.00Medium
5/30/2022BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingBuy$580.00Medium
5/27/2022Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$503.00 ➝ $543.00Low
5/27/2022Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform$600.00 ➝ $560.00High
5/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$570.00 ➝ $550.00High
5/27/2022Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy$650.00 ➝ $610.00High
5/27/2022Telsey Advisory GroupLower TargetOutperform$615.00 ➝ $590.00High
5/27/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$590.00 ➝ $510.00High
5/25/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$530.00 ➝ $525.00Low
5/20/2022OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform$645.00 ➝ $500.00Medium
5/19/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$634.00 ➝ $503.00High
5/5/2022Stifel NicolausBoost Target$555.00 ➝ $565.00High
4/19/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$565.00 ➝ $645.00Medium
4/14/2022Tigress FinancialBoost Target$520.00 ➝ $678.00Low
4/7/2022Evercore ISIBoost Target$605.00 ➝ $610.00High
4/7/2022Truist FinancialBoost Target$603.00 ➝ $634.00High
4/7/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy$561.00 ➝ $627.00High
4/7/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$491.00 ➝ $527.00High
4/7/2022Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$605.00 ➝ $645.00High
4/7/2022OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$620.00 ➝ $645.00High
3/30/2022OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$580.00 ➝ $620.00Medium
3/7/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$482.00 ➝ $491.00Medium
3/4/2022Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingHold$570.00Medium
3/4/2022Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform$560.00 ➝ $565.00Medium
3/4/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$606.00 ➝ $603.00Medium
3/4/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$560.00 ➝ $580.00Medium
3/4/2022Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$610.00 ➝ $615.00Medium
1/13/2022Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy$606.00High
1/6/2022CowenBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$520.00 ➝ $630.00High
1/6/2022CitigroupBoost Target$550.00 ➝ $555.00Low
1/5/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$550.00 ➝ $600.00Low
12/14/2021ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$515.00 ➝ $610.00Low
12/12/2021Evercore ISIReiterated RatingBuyLow
12/10/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$535.00 ➝ $560.00High
12/10/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$550.00 ➝ $555.00High
12/10/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$550.00 ➝ $560.00High
12/10/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$510.00 ➝ $560.00High
12/10/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$550.00 ➝ $600.00High
12/10/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$472.00 ➝ $482.00High
12/10/2021UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$590.00 ➝ $600.00High
12/10/2021CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$540.00 ➝ $550.00High
12/10/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$510.00 ➝ $570.00High
12/10/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$600.00 ➝ $610.00High
12/8/2021MKM PartnersBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$385.00 ➝ $498.00High
12/7/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$550.00 ➝ $580.00Medium
12/3/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$540.00 ➝ $565.00Low
12/2/2021Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$555.00 ➝ $585.00High
12/2/2021CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$505.00 ➝ $540.00Medium
12/2/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$552.00 ➝ $535.00Medium
11/30/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$540.00 ➝ $600.00High
11/11/2021Gordon HaskettUpgradeAccumulate ➝ Buy$525.00 ➝ $575.00Medium
11/4/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$500.00 ➝ $552.00Low
11/4/2021CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$495.00 ➝ $505.00Low
11/4/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$468.00 ➝ $472.00Low
11/4/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$525.00 ➝ $580.00Low
11/4/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$500.00 ➝ $550.00Low
11/4/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$500.00 ➝ $550.00High
11/4/2021Evercore ISIBoost TargetOutperform$480.00 ➝ $525.00High
11/4/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$490.00 ➝ $540.00High
11/3/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetPositive ➝ Outperform$520.00 ➝ $550.00High
11/1/2021Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$515.00 ➝ $545.00Low
11/1/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$475.00 ➝ $515.00Low
11/1/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$480.00 ➝ $535.00Low
10/7/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$440.00 ➝ $520.00Low
10/7/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$424.00 ➝ $468.00Low
9/29/2021Tigress FinancialReiterated RatingBuy$520.00Medium
9/28/2021CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$460.00 ➝ $495.00High
9/27/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$400.00 ➝ $490.00Medium
9/24/2021DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral$390.00 ➝ $423.00High
9/24/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$500.00 ➝ $510.00High
9/24/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$470.00 ➝ $480.00High
9/24/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$460.00 ➝ $490.00High
9/24/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$399.00 ➝ $424.00High
9/24/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$500.00 ➝ $520.00High
9/17/2021OppenheimerReiterated RatingBuy$500.00High
9/9/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$425.00 ➝ $500.00Low
9/2/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$500.00 ➝ $525.00Low
9/2/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetTop Pick ➝ Outperform$480.00 ➝ $500.00Low
9/2/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$465.00 ➝ $470.00Medium
9/2/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$364.00 ➝ $399.00Low
9/2/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetHold ➝ Outperform$475.00 ➝ $500.00Low
8/5/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$415.00 ➝ $480.00Medium
8/5/2021DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral$350.00 ➝ $390.00Medium
8/5/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetTop Pick ➝ Outperform$450.00 ➝ $480.00Medium
8/5/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$440.00 ➝ $465.00Medium
8/5/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$415.00 ➝ $460.00Medium
8/5/2021Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$455.00 ➝ $500.00Medium
7/23/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$420.00 ➝ $440.00Medium
7/9/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$415.00 ➝ $425.00Low
7/9/2021MKM PartnersBoost TargetNeutral$336.00 ➝ $385.00Medium
7/9/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$410.00 ➝ $420.00Low
7/9/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$415.00 ➝ $440.00Low
7/9/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$425.00 ➝ $450.00Low
6/2/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $415.00Low
6/1/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$410.00 ➝ $415.00Low
6/1/2021DA DavidsonBoost TargetNeutral$325.00 ➝ $350.00Low
5/28/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$425.00 ➝ $453.00High
5/28/2021Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$415.00 ➝ $425.00High
5/28/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$410.00 ➝ $415.00Low
5/28/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$390.00 ➝ $410.00High
5/28/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $450.00High
5/28/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$352.00 ➝ $363.00High
5/28/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$415.00 ➝ $430.00High
5/28/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$395.00 ➝ $415.00High
5/18/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$400.00 ➝ $425.00Medium
5/10/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$390.00 ➝ $395.00Low
5/7/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$375.00 ➝ $410.00Low
5/6/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost Target$300.00 ➝ $414.00Low
5/6/2021Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$405.00 ➝ $415.00Low
5/3/2021Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$375.00 ➝ $390.00High
4/8/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy$377.00 ➝ $415.00Low
4/8/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetTop Pick ➝ Outperform$370.00 ➝ $400.00Low
4/8/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$370.00 ➝ $400.00Low
4/8/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$370.00 ➝ $385.00Low
4/8/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$344.00 ➝ $350.00Low
3/24/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$350.00 ➝ $370.00Low
3/17/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$370.00Medium
3/11/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$340.00 ➝ $370.00Low
3/5/2021Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy$425.00 ➝ $380.00High
3/5/2021Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform$435.00 ➝ $399.00High
3/5/2021CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$380.00 ➝ $360.00High
3/5/2021Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuy$435.00 ➝ $405.00Low
3/5/2021DA DavidsonLower TargetPositive ➝ Neutral$390.00 ➝ $325.00Low
3/5/2021Stifel NicolausLower TargetBuy$395.00 ➝ $370.00Medium
3/5/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$360.00 ➝ $340.00High
3/5/2021OppenheimerLower TargetTop Pick ➝ Outperform$400.00 ➝ $350.00High
3/5/2021Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform$410.00 ➝ $395.00High
3/5/2021Telsey Advisory GroupLower TargetOutperform$430.00 ➝ $375.00High
1/7/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$344.00 ➝ $347.00N/A
12/30/2020Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform$430.00 ➝ $430.00N/A
12/14/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $410.00Low
12/11/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$385.00 ➝ $430.00Low
12/11/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$328.00 ➝ $344.00Low
12/3/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$320.00 ➝ $360.00Medium
12/3/2020Loop CapitalBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ Buy$415.00 ➝ $425.00Medium
12/3/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$310.00 ➝ $328.00High
12/2/2020Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingBuy$422.00High
11/30/2020Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$390.00 ➝ $430.00High
11/17/2020Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperform$390.00Medium
11/13/2020Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$365.00 ➝ $405.00Low
11/12/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$360.00 ➝ $400.00Low
11/5/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost Target$412.00 ➝ $419.00Low
11/4/2020Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$375.00 ➝ $410.00High
10/29/2020Northcoast ResearchReiterated RatingNeutralMedium
10/15/2020Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$321.00 ➝ $435.00Medium
10/8/2020Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$395.00 ➝ $405.00Low
10/8/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$305.00 ➝ $310.00Low
10/6/2020CSFBBoost TargetNeutral$328.00 ➝ $370.00Medium
10/6/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$328.00 ➝ $370.00Medium
10/6/2020BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$400.00Medium
9/25/2020MKM PartnersBoost TargetNeutral$320.00 ➝ $325.00Medium
9/25/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform$338.00 ➝ $347.00Medium
9/25/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$330.00 ➝ $360.00Medium
9/25/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$340.00 ➝ $385.00High
9/25/2020Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$355.00 ➝ $365.00High
9/25/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$302.00 ➝ $305.00High
9/25/2020Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$385.00 ➝ $390.00High
9/4/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$365.00 ➝ $405.00Medium
9/3/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost Target$381.00 ➝ $400.00Low
9/3/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$360.00 ➝ $375.00High
9/3/2020OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$380.00 ➝ $400.00High
9/3/2020CitigroupBoost TargetPositive ➝ Neutral$345.00 ➝ $365.00High
9/3/2020Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$355.00 ➝ $385.00High
9/2/2020CowenBoost Target$370.00 ➝ $410.00Medium
8/14/2020DA DavidsonInitiated CoverageNeutral$363.00Low
8/14/2020OppenheimerInitiated CoverageBuy$380.00Low
8/12/2020Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$325.00 ➝ $355.00Low
8/6/2020OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$355.00 ➝ $380.00Low
8/6/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetAverage ➝ Buy$330.00 ➝ $360.00Low
8/6/2020Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$360.00 ➝ $390.00Low
8/6/2020CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$310.00 ➝ $345.00Low
8/5/2020Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$328.00Low
8/5/2020Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$335.00 ➝ $375.00Low
8/3/2020Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$330.00 ➝ $350.00Medium
7/30/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$298.00 ➝ $299.00Low
7/29/2020MKM PartnersInitiated CoverageNeutral$320.00 ➝ $320.00Low
7/24/2020Tigress FinancialReiterated RatingBuyLow
7/24/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingHoldLow
7/13/2020Atlantic SecuritiesInitiated CoverageOverweight$375.00Medium
7/9/2020Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingBuy$330.00Low
7/9/2020OppenheimerBoost TargetTop Pick ➝ Outperform$335.00 ➝ $355.00Low
7/9/2020Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$340.00 ➝ $360.00High
7/9/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$297.00 ➝ $298.00Medium
6/29/2020GuggenheimReiterated RatingHoldLow
6/25/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$320.00 ➝ $330.00Medium
6/4/2020Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingBuy$330.00Low
6/4/2020Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingBuy$330.00Low
6/4/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingHoldLow
6/4/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$296.00 ➝ $297.00Low
6/3/2020OppenheimerInitiated CoverageBuy$335.00Medium
5/29/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingHold$328.00Low
5/29/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost Target$332.00 ➝ $348.00High
5/7/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$292.00 ➝ $290.00Medium
5/6/2020OppenheimerReiterated RatingBuy$335.00Low
4/30/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$330.00 ➝ $320.00Medium
4/14/2020CitigroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$305.00 ➝ $310.00Low
4/13/2020Nomura SecuritiesReiterated RatingHold$310.00High
4/9/2020Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy$335.00N/A
4/9/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingHold$328.00Low
4/9/2020Loop CapitalBoost Target$350.00 ➝ $355.00Low
4/9/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$300.00 ➝ $295.00Medium
3/31/2020Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageMarket PerformMedium
3/26/2020Nomura SecuritiesReiterated RatingHold$310.00Medium
3/17/2020Gordon HaskettUpgradeAccumulate ➝ BuyHigh
3/16/2020Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ OverweightMedium
3/8/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingHold ➝ NeutralMedium
3/6/2020CowenReiterated RatingBuy$350.00Medium
3/6/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$343.00 ➝ $350.00Medium
3/6/2020Nomura SecuritiesBoost TargetNeutral$300.00 ➝ $310.00Medium
3/6/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$310.00 ➝ $330.00Low
3/6/2020Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$325.00 ➝ $335.00Low
3/6/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$289.00 ➝ $299.00Low
3/6/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$335.00 ➝ $355.00Low
3/6/2020Raymond JamesBoost TargetBuy ➝ Outperform$315.00 ➝ $325.00Low
3/6/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$290.00 ➝ $315.00Low
3/6/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$320.00 ➝ $340.00Low
3/5/2020OppenheimerUpgradeBuy$335.00Low
3/5/2020ArgusBoost TargetBuy$330.00 ➝ $350.00Medium
3/2/2020Telsey Advisory GroupReiterated RatingOutperformHigh
3/2/2020Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy$325.00Medium
2/13/2020Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$328.00 ➝ $328.00Medium
2/5/2020Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy$325.00Medium
2/3/2020Loop CapitalReiterated RatingBuy$345.00High
1/31/2020Tigress FinancialReiterated RatingBuyMedium
1/21/2020OppenheimerUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $335.00High
1/17/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$290.00 ➝ $300.00Low
1/6/2020Nomura SecuritiesReiterated RatingHold$300.00Low
12/13/2019BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingBuy$320.00Low
12/13/2019Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $315.00High
12/13/2019Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$329.00 ➝ $334.00High
12/13/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$265.00 ➝ $290.00High
12/13/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHold$286.00 ➝ $288.00High
11/8/2019Nomura SecuritiesInitiated CoverageNeutral$300.00Low
10/16/2019Northcoast ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralMedium
10/15/2019Edward JonesDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
10/10/2019GuggenheimReiterated RatingHoldLow
10/8/2019Robert W. BairdSet TargetBuy$325.00Low
10/4/2019Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$321.00 ➝ $329.00Medium
10/4/2019BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $320.00Medium
10/4/2019Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$310.00 ➝ $320.00High
10/4/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$230.00 ➝ $265.00High
10/4/2019Telsey Advisory GroupBoost TargetOutperform$305.00 ➝ $315.00High
10/1/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$272.00 ➝ $274.00High
9/20/2019Gordon HaskettUpgradeHold ➝ Accumulate$255.00 ➝ $330.00High
9/18/2019Sanford C. BernsteinDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform$220.00 ➝ $230.00Low
9/11/2019OppenheimerDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$295.00 ➝ $300.00High
9/9/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$271.00 ➝ $330.00High
9/9/2019UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $335.00High
9/6/2019Royal Bank of CanadaSet TargetBuy$321.00High
9/6/2019GuggenheimReiterated RatingHoldHigh
9/6/2019Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$330.00Low
9/6/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetMarket Perform$240.00 ➝ $290.00Low
9/6/2019Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$289.00 ➝ $310.00High
9/5/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingHoldHigh
9/5/2019Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$290.00 ➝ $325.00High
9/3/2019Telsey Advisory GroupSet TargetBuy$305.00Low
8/12/2019BarclaysSet TargetHold$275.00Medium
8/11/2019Evercore ISIReiterated RatingBuyLow
7/18/2019Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$260.00 ➝ $300.00Low
7/15/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSet TargetHold$252.00Low
7/11/2019Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$300.00Low
7/11/2019Nomura SecuritiesBoost TargetNeutral$235.00 ➝ $256.00Low
7/11/2019Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$261.00 ➝ $289.00Low
7/11/2019Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $290.00Low
7/11/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $290.00High
7/10/2019OppenheimerBoost Target$270.00 ➝ $295.00Low
6/28/2019Tigress FinancialReiterated RatingBuyLow
6/17/2019Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$290.00Low
6/3/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$220.00 ➝ $230.00Low
5/31/2019BMO Capital MarketsSet TargetBuy$275.00Low
5/31/2019CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$243.00 ➝ $241.00Low
5/29/2019Gordon HaskettDowngradeAccumulate ➝ Hold$244.90High
5/9/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetMarket Perform$225.00 ➝ $240.00Medium
4/24/2019Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00 ➝ $270.00Low
(Data available from 4/19/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.59 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

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Costco Wholesale logo
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. It offers merchandise, such as sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company also operates gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers; and offers business delivery, travel, grocery, and various other services online. It also operates e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
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Today's Range

Now: $709.51
Low: $702.00
High: $714.87

50 Day Range

MA: $730.29
Low: $704.88
High: $785.59

52 Week Range

Now: $709.51
Low: $476.75
High: $787.08

Volume

2,188,979 shs

Average Volume

2,098,958 shs

Market Capitalization

$314.67 billion

P/E Ratio

46.40

Dividend Yield

0.57%

Beta

0.77

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Costco Wholesale?

The following sell-side analysts have issued research reports on Costco Wholesale in the last year: Argus, Bank of America Co., BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup Inc., DA Davidson, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Gordon Haskett, HSBC Holdings plc, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Morgan Stanley, Northcoast Research, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., Raymond James, Robert W. Baird, Roth Mkm, Stifel Nicolaus, StockNews.com, Telsey Advisory Group, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Tigress Financial, Truist Financial Co., UBS Group AG, VNET Group, Inc., and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Costco Wholesale?

25 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Costco Wholesale in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $691.28, suggesting a possible downside of 2.6%. Tigress Financial has the highest price target set, predicting COST will reach $870.00 in the next twelve months. Robert W. Baird has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $550.00 for Costco Wholesale in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Costco Wholesale?

Costco Wholesale currently has 6 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Costco Wholesale?

Other companies that are similar to Costco Wholesale include Home Depot, McDonald's, Alibaba Group, Walmart and PDD. Learn More about companies similar to Costco Wholesale.

How do I contact Costco Wholesale's investor relations team?

Costco Wholesale's physical mailing address is 999 LAKE DRIVE, ISSAQUAH WA, 98027. The retailer's listed phone number is (425) 313-8100 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Costco Wholesale is www.costco.com. Learn More about contacing Costco Wholesale investor relations.