It's not just companies with exposure to the hypergrowth artificial intelligence space that have registered huge returns. Even a boring retailer, such as Costco (COST -1.04%), is up big. Its shares have more than tripled just in the last five years. For comparison's sake, the S&P 500 is up 86% during the same time.This has undoubtedly been a magnificent stock. It's already up double digits in 2024 (as of March 21) as the momentum continues. And it was a longtime favorite of the late great Charlie Munger.How ...

Retail is one of the best markets for long-term investment, known for its consistent growth. The industry ranges from grocery to e-commerce, consumer tech, and much more, allowing stockholders to benefit from the tailwinds of dozens of segments. In fact, the global retail market hit a valuation of $27 trillion in 2022 and is projected to rise to $30 trillion this year. Costco (COST -1.04%) has enjoyed immense success, with its shares up 213% since 2019. The company's wholesale business model has won over co ...

You can tell just by a glance at its share price chart that Wall Street loves Costco Wholesale (COST -1.04%) right now. The warehouse retailer is trading near all-time highs, having jumped over 50% since early 2023. That's a better performance than many popular tech stocks have managed during this time.What makes investors so enamored with Costco's business, given its relatively slow growth and low profit margin? And is there a downside to buying the stock after its recent rally? Let's dive right in.Shopper ...

Walmart (WMT -0.56%) and Costco (COST -0.86%) have certain attributes in common. Both retailers have achieved great success through giving shoppers low prices. And they've rewarded shareholders handsomely over the years.They have simple businesses with management that execute very well. Both appear well positioned for the future.But which one offers investors the better opportunity? WalmartSince opening its first discount store more than six decades ago, Walmart has remained focused on keeping costs down an ...

Investors love warehouse chain Costco Wholesale (COST -0.86%), and for good reason. This well-managed business consistently keeps its prices low for its members in spite of inflationary headwinds. And for its efforts, it's rewarded with loyalty from its members and high-margin recurring revenue from its membership fees.This consistent source of profits allows Costco's management to reward shareholders on a regular basis. One of its preferred methods is paying a growing dividend. It's paid and increased its ...

If you owned shares of Costco Wholesale (COST -0.86%) for any meaningful length of time since early last year, then congratulations! You logged some big gains, either realized or unrealized. Better yet, if you're a multidecade shareholder, this stock has likely become a massive -- and massively rewarding -- piece of your portfolio.There's another familiar name out there, however, that's quietly turned even more of its investors into millionaires. It's just done so for a slightly different but important reas ...

Since going public in late 1985, Costco Wholesale (COST -0.36%) stock is up nearly 80,000% and that's before factoring in dividends. To make this percentage more tangible, if an investor put $10,000 to work in Costco stock in 1985, they'd have nearly $8 million today.Even if investors had waited until five years ago to buy Costco stock, they'd still be up more than 200%. That's more than double the return of the S&P 500 during this time.Costco stock has been a life-changing investment for many people but I ...

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You don't have to own a high-flying technology business to achieve magnificent returns in the stock market. Even boring retailers can boost your portfolio. That's certainly true for Costco Wholesale (COST -0.47%). Shares of the popular warehouse store operator are up 219% just in the past five years. Looking ahead, can this phenomenal retail stock double your money in the next five years? Here's what investors should be thinking about right now.Costco is a fantastic businessIf we just look at Costco's under ...

Key PointsThe stock market advanced following hotter-than-expected inflation data. CPI data showed headline and core inflation accelerated compared to last year. The market priced in an interest rate cut but is mispricing when it will come. 5 stocks we like better than Costco WholesaleThe stock market has absolutely, 100% priced in a rate cut. The market has been expecting a rate cut for more than a year and is, in fact, pricing in a soft landing and sustained economic growth. The question that needs to be ...