Group 1 - Costco Wholesale Corp is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter results on September 25, with anticipated earnings of $5.79 per share, reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase, supported by digital commerce and a partnership with Affirm [1] - The stock has experienced volatile trading recently, but has maintained long-term support at the 320-day moving average, with a year-to-date increase of 4% [2] - Historically, Costco has a mixed earnings history, with half of its last eight post-earnings sessions resulting in gains, and an average next-day swing of 3.2% over the past two years, while options markets are pricing in a 4.8% move for the upcoming earnings report [4] Group 2 - Among analysts, 15 out of 34 have a "hold" rating on Costco stock, while 19 have a "buy" or better rating, with a 12-month consensus price target of $1,068.45, indicating a 12% premium over the current stock price of $954.06 [4]