Core Insights - Costco Wholesale has seen its stock price reach an all-time high of $1,008 following solid financial results this year [1] - An investment of $10 at the IPO price in 1985 would now be worth approximately $5,748, reflecting significant growth [2] - The company has a strong membership base with 77 million paid household members, contributing to its revenue [4] Financial Performance - Costco's membership fee revenue was $1.16 billion, which accounted for about half of the company's $2.2 billion operating profit in the last quarter [4] - The company provides passive income through dividends, with an investor receiving $27.84 annually, plus occasional special dividends [3] Stock Performance - The stock currently trades at the highest earnings multiple in its history, suggesting a potential wait for a lower price before buying shares [5] - Despite the high valuation, Costco has opportunities for further growth in share value [5]

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended November 24, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number 0-20355 Costco Wholesale Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Washington 91-1223280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporat ...

Costco Wholesale (COST -1.09%) passed $1,000 a share on Dec. 11, reaching a new all-time high and pushing its market capitalization past $440 billion. Costco's stock price is up big this year, but its earnings aren't growing that quickly. Costco's valuation now resembles a growth stock, not a value or dividend stock.Let's determine whether Costco is worth its growth stock premium, or if the risks outweigh the potential reward. A near-perfect business modelWholesale retail may lack the glitz and glam of high ...

I had a 'Sell' rating on Costco (NASDAQ: COST ) in my initiating coverage of the stock. This view has not played out so far since COST has outperformed the S&P500 ( SPY ) (Providing alpha-generating investment ideas. I am an independent investor managing my family's portfolio, primarily via a Self Managed Super Fund. You can expect my articles to deliver a clearly structured, evidence-based thesis. But first and foremost, I encourage readers to judge me on my performance.I have a generalist approach as I ex ...

Highly valued or not, Costco NASDAQ: COST can continue to rally in 2025. The stock is pricey, trading at 55x its current year earnings estimate. Still, it factored in the growing cash balance, the likelihood of special dividends, and the robust growth outlook. The analysts forecast earnings will more than double over the next decade, putting this stock in a more reasonable valuation relative to the long-term outlook. Assuming the analysts are right, Costco trades at less than 25x its forward earnings outloo ...

When it comes to retail giant Costco Wholesale (COST 0.36%), there are plenty of things filling up the headlines. First and foremost, Costco stock just crossed $1,000 per share for the first time. For perspective, it traded closer to $100 per share 10 years ago.Costco stock is up, simply put, because business is good. For example, in the fiscal first quarter of 2025 (which ended on Nov. 24), the company's net sales were up 7.5% year over year. That might not sound like much. But it generates over $250 billi ...

Costco (COST 0.36%) is one of the best-performing large-cap retail stocks over the past five years. It continued to show why it's one of the top retailers when it once again reported strong results for its fiscal first quarter. The stock is now up more than 50% on the year and about 235% over the past five years, as of this writing.Let's take a closer look at the retailer's most recent results to see whether the momentum in the stock can continue.Another stellar quarterThis was the first quarterly report si ...

I recently joined The REIT Forum and if you are looking for more investment ideas like this one, get them exclusively at The REIT Forum with access to our subscriber only portfolios.Amrita runs a boutique family office fund in beautiful Vancouver, where she leads the investment strategy for the family fund. The fund's objective is to invest capital in sustainable, growth-driven companies that maximize shareholder equity by meeting their growth-oriented goals. In addition, she also started her own award-winn ...

A top Costco executive sounded the alarm on the potential consequences of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs — warning that it will raise prices of goods across the board.“When it rains, it rains on everybody,” Gary Millerchip, the chief financial officer of the $447 billion big-box retailer, told investors on an earnings call on Thursday.“Of course, tariffs raise costs. That’s not something that we see as a positive in general.” 4 Business leaders are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump ...

Almost nine months to the day after my last article , I am returning to Costco (NASDAQ: COST ) (NEOE: COST:CA ) - and while I’d like to say not a moment too soon, the truth is aMax Greve is a graduate of Northwestern University with a quadruple major in History, Economics, Political Science, and International Studies. Max is a full-time writer and in addition to stock market trends also writes articles on government, current events, macroeconomic trends, and last but not least, the ongoing inefficiencies of ...