Costco has a problem, and the only way to solve it is with more stores. That's good news for the company's growth.Membership fees account for just over half of Costco's (COST 1.25%) operating income. This is why keeping dues-paying members happy is vitally important to the business. But that's left the company in a quandary driven largely by its own success. Here's why this retail giant has no choice but to keep opening new stores.Costco is fueled by the membership modelCostco's customers pay a yearly fee t ...

They aren't cheap today, but that could change quickly.Volatility is an unavoidable feature of the stock market, and it's especially pronounced in growth stocks. Investors can count on this market segment being among the first to recover when a broader rally begins. On the flip side, growth stocks tend to fall hard in the early phases of a sell-off.If you can, it's helpful to think of these drops as opportunities to pick up quality businesses at reduced valuations rather than something to be feared. A littl ...

In the dynamic world of investing, finding the right balance between risk and reward is like walking a tightrope. While the promise of quick profits can be alluring, it is equally important to anchor your portfolio with stable, long-term investments. This approach is essential now more than ever when there are speculations that the Federal Reserve might reconsider interest rate cuts if inflation persists. Adding to the uncertainty, surging oil prices are causing ripples in the stock market.Rather than chasi ...

Editor's note: Seeking Alpha is proud to welcome GP Sigma Analytics as a new contributor. It's easy to become a Seeking Alpha contributor and earn money for your best investment ideas. Active contributors also get free access to SA Premium. Click here to find out more » YvanDube Thesis After conducting a thorough analysis, I firmly believe Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST), a well-known membership-only warehouse retailer, presents an attractive investment opportunity. What catches my attention is t ...

Costco knows its customers very well, but Dollar Tree seems like it has forgotten why people shop at its stores.When it comes to the retail sector, the best companies often connect deeply with their frequent customers. Those stores that understand that and foster their customer relationships tend to have enduring businesses. Retailers that forget what made them great, meanwhile, sometimes end up destroying their businesses. For an example of that dichotomy playing out today, consider the differing strategie ...

This analyst is growing cautious about the company's prospects in the near term.Costco Wholesale (COST -0.79%) stock has cooled off since hitting an all-time high of $787 in March. The stock is currently sitting at $702, or 8% below the previous peak.Analysts at Gordon Haskett are cautious on several top retail stocks, including Costco. The firm is still positive on the shares but lowered its rating from "buy" to "accumulate" with a price target of $775 -- about 11% above the current share price.Why analyst ...

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Costco (NASDAQ:COST) is preparing to launch a new weight loss program that will allow some patients to get weight loss drug Ozempic from the retailer’s pharmacy partner.The new weight loss program from Costco is being offered as part of its team-up with Sesame. This will allow customers to sign up for a weight loss subscription service that costs $179 every three months.The weight loss service from Sesame includes consultation and help from clinicians. This may also include prescribing patients Ozempic if t ...

There is no need for Costco members to worry about inflating food court prices if they can cut out food cravings.Costco has launched a subscription-based weight loss program for members and non-members of the nationwide wholesaler — which includes access to prescription weight-loss drugs. 3 Costco rolled out the program on April 2 but has been working with Sesame since the Fall of 2023. David Tucker/News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORKThe wholesaler announced on Tuesday that members will pay as low as $179 fo ...

Costco (COST -0.23%) investors aren't used to being disappointed. The warehouse retailer's stock has trounced the S&P 500 over the last five years even while the company sent billions to its shareholders through special dividend payouts. Factoring in those payments places Costco's returns at over 230% -- more than double the market's 100% rally since March 2021.Those are some head-turning gains for a retailing stock that's one of the least profitable in its peer group. We're not talking about a fast-growing ...