After Soaring 50% This Year, Can Costco Wholesale Stock Continue Its Impressive Rally in 2025?

This year has been a challenging one for many retailers, but Costco Wholesale (COST -0.08%) isn't one of them. The business has continued to do well under a myriad of economic conditions, continuously posting strong quarterly results. And entering this week, the stock has risen by 50%, outperforming the S&P 500 index and its 27% gains by a wide margin.But that doesn't mean it'll necessarily be smooth sailing for Costco heading into 2025. The retail stock is trading at record highs, and investors are now pay ...