Costco Q4 Preview: Analyst Calls Retailer 'A Share Gainer' Thanks To Value And Member Loyalty

Costco Wholesale Corporation COST could offer insight at the health of consumer spending when the retailer reports fourth-quarter financial results Thursday after market close.Here are the earnings estimates, what analysts are saying ahead of the report, and key items to watch.Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Costco to report fourth-quarter revenue of $86.11 billion. That’s up from $79.7 billion in last year's fourth quarter, according to data from Benzinga Pro.Costco has beaten analyst estimates for rev ...