Many investors absolutely love Costco Wholesale (COST 0.07%) stock. But the late, great Charlie Munger might have been the most head-over-heels for this warehouse-style retail chain. Shortly before he passed away, he did an interview with the Acquired podcast and explained some of the desirable traits of Costco's business model.Munger, Warren Buffett's right-hand man, talked about how it delivers exceptional value to its customers, who in turn deliver exceptional loyalty.For the unaware, Costco keeps prices ...

Stock splits often happen when a stock's price gets high enough that management feels inclined to lower it to make it more accessible to a wider pool of investors. If a stock is trading at hundreds or thousands of dollars, investors who aren't able to buy fractional shares may not be able to own the stock. But with stock splits, companies can reduce their share prices, thus making them a useful tool for that purpose.One prime stock split possibility that investors may be wondering about is Costco Wholesale ...

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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