ISSAQUAH, Wash., Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:COST) today reported net sales of $20.03 billion for the retail month of October, the four weeks ended November 3, 2024, an increase of 7.2 percent from $18.68 billion last year. Net sales for the first nine weeks were $44.65 billion, an increase of 8.0 percent from $41.33 billion last year. Comparable sales were as follows:  4 Weeks 9 WeeksU.S.4.1% 5.4%Canada8.0% 6.7%Other International7.1% 7.9%    Total Company5.1% 5.9%E-commerce19.3% 21.2%  Comparable sales excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange were as follows:  4 Weeks 9 WeeksU.S.5.8

Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTON) and Costco (NASDAQ:COST) today announced a partnership where Costco will sell the Peloton Bike+ in 300 of its US stores and on Costco.com this holiday season. Starting November 1, Costco members will be able to purchase an exclusive Bike+ bundle through February 15, 2025, or while supplies last. This partnership marks Peloton's first seasonal retail collaboration in the United States, partnering with a company dedicated to bringing its 136 million loyal members the best possible value on quality, brand-name merchandise. As Peloton continues to expand its third-party retail relationships, Costco allows the company to create additional exposure for its

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:COST) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock of $1.16 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable November 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2024. Costco currently operates 891 warehouses, including 614 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 108 in Canada, 40 in Mexico, 35 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom, 19 in Korea, 15 in Australia, 14 in Taiwan, seven in China, five in Spain, two in France, and one each in Iceland, New Zealand and Sweden. Costco also operates e-

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:COST) today reported net sales of $24.62 billion for the retail month of September, the five weeks ended October 6, 2024, an increase of 9.0 percent from $22.59 billion last year. Comparable sales were as follows:   5 Weeks      U.S.6.5%  Canada5.7%  Other International8.5%      Total Company6.7%      E-commerce22.9%      Comparable sales excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange were as follows:   5 Weeks      U.S.9.3%  Canada6.3%  Other International9.6%      Total Company8.9%      E-commerce22.9%      This year's total and comparable

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:COST) today announced its operating results for the 16-week fourth quarter and the 52-week fiscal year ended September 1, 2024. For the 16-week fourth quarter, the Company reported net sales of $78.2 billion, an increase of 1.0 percent compared to net sales of $77.4 billion in the 17-week fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023. For the 52-week fiscal year, the Company reported net sales of $249.6 billion, an increase of 5.0 percent from $237.7 billion reported in the 53-week fiscal year 2023. The following comparable sales data reflect comparable locations year-over-year and c

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:COST) today reported net sales of $19.83 billion for the retail month of August, the four weeks ended September 1, 2024, an increase of 7.1 percent from $18.51 billion last year. For the 16-week fourth quarter, the Company reported net sales of $78.2 billion, an increase of 1.0 percent compared to net sales of $77.4 billion in the 17-week fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023. For the 52-week fiscal year ended September 1, 2024, the Company reported net sales of $249.6 billion, an increase of 5.0 percent from $237.7 billion reported in the 53-week fiscal year 2023. Com

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:COST) today reported net sales of $19.26 billion for the retail month of July, the four weeks ended August 4, 2024, an increase of 7.1 percent from $17.99 billion last year. Net sales for the first 48 weeks were $229.81 billion, an increase of 7.1 percent from $214.53 billion last year. Comparable sales were as follows:  4 Weeks 48 WeeksU.S.5.3% 4.5%Canada6.3% 7.2%Other International3.7% 8.1%    Total Company5.2% 5.3%E-commerce20.2% 15.6%     Comparable sales excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange were as follows:  4 Weeks 4

ISSAQUAH, Wash., July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:COST) today reported net sales of $24.48 billion for the retail month of June, the five weeks ended July 7, 2024, an increase of 7.4 percent from $22.78 billion last year. Net sales for the first 44 weeks were $210.55 billion, an increase of 6.9 percent from $196.93 billion last year. Comparable sales were as follows:  5 Weeks 44 WeeksU.S.5.6% 4.4%Canada5.2% 7.3%Other International4.3% 8.5%    Total Company5.3% 5.4%    E-commerce18.4% 15.2%     Comparable sales excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange were as follows:  5 Weeks 44 WeeksU.S.6

ISSAQUAH, Wash., June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:COST) today reported net sales of $19.64 billion for the retail month of May, the four weeks ended June 2, 2024, an increase of 8.1 percent from $18.16 billion last year. Net sales for the first 39 weeks were $186.07 billion, an increase of 6.9 percent from $174.07 billion last year. Comparable sales were as follows:  4 Weeks 39 Weeks U.S.5.8% 4.3% Canada6.7% 7.6% Other International9.3% 9.1%      Total Company6.4% 5.4% E-commerce15.3% 14.8%       Comparable sales excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange were as follows:  4 We

ISSAQUAH, Wash., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:COST) today announced its operating results for the third quarter (twelve weeks) and the first 36 weeks of fiscal 2024, ended May 12, 2024. Net sales for the quarter increased 9.1 percent, to $57.39 billion, from $52.60 billion last year. Net sales for the first 36 weeks increased 7.0 percent, to $171.44 billion, from $160.28 billion last year. Net sales were positively impacted by approximately 0.5 to 1.0 percent for the quarter from the shift of the fiscal calendar, as a result of the fifty-third week last year. The following comparable sales data reflect comparabl

Bernstein initiated coverage of Costco with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $1,016.00

Oppenheimer reiterated coverage of Costco with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $980.00 from $955.00 previously

Telsey Advisory Group reiterated coverage of Costco with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $1,000.00 from $925.00 previously

Truist downgraded Costco from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $873.00

Redburn Atlantic downgraded Costco from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $890.00 from $860.00 previously

Morgan Stanley reiterated coverage of Costco with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $950.00 from $855.00 previously

Gordon Haskett upgraded Costco from Accumulate to Buy and set a new price target of $925.00

Telsey Advisory Group reiterated coverage of Costco with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $925.00 from $900.00 previously

Oppenheimer reiterated coverage of Costco with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $950.00 from $905.00 previously

Stifel reiterated coverage of Costco with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $900.00 from $850.00 previously

Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) share price has been on a remarkable ascent, trading above $800. This puts the retail giant in prime stock-split territory. Historically, stock splits occur after substantial price increases, and Costco’s impressive growth makes it a noteworthy candidate for such a move. Will Costco Follow Rival Walmart’s Footsteps? Walmart Inc‘s (NYSE:WMT) 3-for-1 stock split, initiated when its shares were trading below $200, sets a precedent. Costco’s stock price has far surpassed this level, climbing nearly 30% year-to-date and almost tripling over the past five years. The company's consistent performance and its share price near record highs suggest it could

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.82% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.58%. Currently, Costco Wholesale has a market capitalization of $371.86 billion. Buying $100 In COST: If an investor had bought $100 of COST stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $299.42 today based on a price of $838.77 for COST at the time of writing. Costco Wholesale's Performance Over Last 5 Years Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Costco Wholesale. Looking at options history for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) we detected 19 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 52% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 36% with bearish. From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $810,465 and 14, calls, for a total amount of $593,485. What's The Price Target? Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $425.0 to $1340.0 for Costco Wholesale over the recent three months. Volume & Open Interest

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with COST, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen. So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Costco Wholesale. This isn't normal. The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 40%, bearish. Out of all

In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) against its key competitors in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry. Costco Wholesale Background Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model, predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities

On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTNT) is not his favorite. He added that we own Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) for the charitable trust. On July 11, Barclays analyst Saket Kalia maintained Fortinet with an Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $75 to $70. When asked about Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), Cramer said Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) is a “much better run company, and that's why Air Products isn't doing as well, and Linde's doing spectacularly.” On July 16, Air Products named Eric Guter as vice president of Investor Relations effective Sept. 30 succeeding Sidd Manjeshwar. Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (N

The Nasdaq 100 closed higher by more than 50 points on Monday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades. When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out Benzinga’s insider transactions platform. Broadcom The Trade: Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) President and CEO Hock E Tan sold a total of 7,502 shares at an average pr

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with COST, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen. So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 27 uncommon options trades for Costco Wholesale. This isn't normal. The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 37%, bearish. Out of all

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page. Piper Sandler cut the price target for Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) from $700 to $635. Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintained an Overweight rating. Adobe shares fell 1.2% to close at $557.63 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock. Needham slashed the price target for KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALV) from $35 to $32. Needham analyst Serge Belanger maintained a Buy rating. KalVista Pharmaceuticals shares fell 0.6% to close at $12.50 on Thursday. See how other analysts vi

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