Is Costco Stock a No-Brainer Buy?

Costco (COST -0.14%) has been a positive force in shareholders' portfolios over the past several years. The warehouse retailer thrived through every phase of the pandemic and its aftermath, first handling record customer traffic when shoppers were bulking up on essentials and then posting fantastic sales gains as incomes soared. Costco endured a smaller growth hangover than its peers during the post-restrictions period, too.These wins underscore Costco's valuable competitive assets, like its price leadershi ...