Rothschild & Co Redburn Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) Stock

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) had its target price boosted by analysts at Rothschild & Co Redburn from $890.00 to $1,000.00 in a research note issued on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the retailer’s stock. Rothschild & Co Redburn’s price target indicates a potential upside of 0.39% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Northcoast Research set a $1,100.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 24th. Raymond James Financial lowered their price target on Costco Wholesale from $1,070.00 to $1,000.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Hovde Group initiated coverage on Costco Wholesale in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $16.00 price objective on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,050.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $1,155.00 price target on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Costco Wholesale has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,008.07.

Costco Wholesale Stock Down 1.6%

Costco Wholesale stock opened at $996.08 on Tuesday. Costco Wholesale has a 1-year low of $844.06 and a 1-year high of $1,067.08. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $930.48 and a 200-day moving average price of $933.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 0.53. The stock has a market capitalization of $442.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 53.35, a PEG ratio of 5.34 and a beta of 1.01.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 11th. The retailer reported $4.34 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.27 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $67.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $67.03 billion. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 29.35% and a net margin of 2.96%.The firm’s revenue was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $4.04 earnings per share. Equities research analysts forecast that Costco Wholesale will post 18.03 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Costco Wholesale news, EVP Teresa A. Jones sold 850 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $986.26, for a total transaction of $838,321.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 4,228 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,169,907.28. This trade represents a 16.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Susan L. Decker sold 458 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $955.00, for a total value of $437,390.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 8,532 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,148,060. This trade represents a 5.09% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 6,915 shares of company stock valued at $6,317,097 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Costco Wholesale

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in COST. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA purchased a new stake in Costco Wholesale during the second quarter worth about $31,000. Hurley Capital LLC grew its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 120.0% in the third quarter. Hurley Capital LLC now owns 33 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Costco Wholesale during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Costco Wholesale during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, Collier Financial acquired a new stake in Costco Wholesale during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Costco Wholesale

Here are the key news stories impacting Costco Wholesale this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company rolling out online/custom cake ordering via its app — expands e‑commerce convenience and adds take-rate opportunities from foodservice sales. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: New $62M Costco warehouse scheduled to open this spring in a small Texas town — continued physical expansion supports membership growth and recurring revenue. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Rothschild & Co Redburn raised its price target to $1,000 from $890 (maintained neutral rating) — a higher target can support valuation expectations among some investors. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend payment information highlighted by consumer press — steady cash returns remain a modest positive for income-aware holders. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage/valuation pieces and recent analyst moves are generating debate about upside after recent gains — could influence trading but not a clear directional catalyst. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Opinion piece notes heavy Costco/Walmart weightings in the XLP ETF — highlights concentration risk for ETF investors rather than company fundamentals. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data reported appears anomalous (zero shares / 0 days to cover) — unlikely to be a real short squeeze signal; treat with caution.
• Negative Sentiment: Recall issued on certain restaurant gift cards and separate reports that a gift-card issuer declared bankruptcy — potential customer refunds and reputational issues for affected products. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Costco named in a U.S. class action alleging salmonella risk claims — legal exposure and remediation costs could draw investor concern if the suit advances. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary suggests some members feel the “easy days are over” (pricing/margin pressure and tougher comps) and a Zacks note flagged COST underperforming while the broader market improved — short‑term selling/rotation likely contributed to the decline. Read More. Read More.

Costco Wholesale Company Profile

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs that sell a wide array of merchandise in bulk at discounted prices. The company’s product mix includes groceries, fresh and frozen food, household goods, electronics, apparel, and seasonal items, augmented by its prominent private-label brand, Kirkland Signature. Costco’s business model centers on annual membership fees and high-volume, low-margin sales, designed to drive repeat purchasing and strong customer loyalty among both consumers and small-business buyers.

Beyond merchandise, Costco provides a range of ancillary services that complement its warehouses, including gasoline stations, pharmacy and optical services, hearing aid centers, photo services, and travel and insurance products.