Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) - $939.99 as of 1/14/2026 4:11:42 PM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
62 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for COST
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for COST
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for COST
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for COST
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for COST (62 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for COST
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | COST |
| Company Name | Costco Wholesale Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is a dominant force in the global retail landscape, distinguished by its membership-based warehouse model that offers a vast selection of products ranging from groceries to electronics and household essentials. The company emphasizes high-quality goods, including organic items and premium meats, which has cultivated a loyal consumer following driven by exceptional value and customer service. Costco’s strategic bulk purchasing approach ensures competitive pricing while maximizing customer satisfaction, bolstered by a strong financial performance and a dedication to sustainability and responsible sourcing. For institutional investors, Costco presents a compelling opportunity characterized by long-term stability and significant growth potential. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER DEFENSIVE |
| Industry Name | DISCOUNT STORES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 11/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 3/5/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 939.99 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 438.26 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/14/2026 4:11:42 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 2,885,248 |
| Average Daily Volume | 2,848,065 |
| 52-Week High | 1,073.82 |
| 52-Week Low | 844.06 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 11.37% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 50.45 |
| Industry PE | 31.17 |
| Sector PE | 26.40 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 70.45 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 25.72 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 38.75 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 46.39 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.04 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 36.54 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 68.26 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 13.81 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 6.50 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.31 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.49 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.32 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.46 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 19 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 443,869,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 417,232,421,310 |
| Institutional Ownership | 72.40% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 10/31/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 1.3000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 1.3000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 5.06 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 5.20 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.44% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 13.04% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 13.31% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.92% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 27.09% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 11.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 9.94% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 18.67 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 4.50 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 18.47 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 8,302,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 8,099,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 7,367,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 8.30% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 10.54% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 3.66% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 16,217,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 14,161,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 9,906,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 10,551,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 8,448,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 5,713,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 5,794,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 5,666,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.84 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.84 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 29,164,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 23,622,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 30,303,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 9,003,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 20.28 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 7,837,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 6,629,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.83 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 1.01 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 706.63 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/14/2026 8:43:21 PM EST |