Alpha Score of 55 reflects moderate overall profile with moderate momentum, moderate value, moderate quality, moderate sentiment.
Costco Wholesale Corporation closed the session with an Alpha Score of 34.2, reflecting a mixed technical and sentiment profile. The stock currently maintains a momentum sub-score of 42.6, indicating moderate relative strength within the Consumer Staples sector. Market sentiment remains neutral, evidenced by a sentiment sub-score of 50.0. While the company continues to benefit from its established membership model, the lack of available data for value and quality sub-scores limits a comprehensive fundamental assessment at this time. Investors are currently monitoring how the stock maintains its position relative to its 52-week range, as the current momentum score suggests a period of consolidation rather than a decisive directional trend. The absence of a defined value score suggests that market participants are primarily weighing current price action against broader sector volatility rather than specific valuation multiples like the P/E ratio. As the company navigates ongoing consumer spending shifts, the stability of its membership renewal rates remains a critical metric for long-term performance evaluation. Watch for shifts in the momentum sub-score and broader consumer discretionary spending data throughout the remainder of the quarter.
Costco Wholesale (COST) shares moved marginally today as investors balanced strong membership retention against a high valuation multiple. The stock currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 52.4, significantly above the broader Consumer Staples sector average. This premium reflects the company's consistent revenue growth rate of 8.6% year-over-year, supported by robust warehouse traffic and high renewal rates. COST remains positioned near its 52-week high, signaling sustained market confidence in its defensive business model despite macroeconomic headwinds. Within the AlphaScala framework, the company maintains a strong Quality sub-score of 88, driven by superior return on invested capital and stable operating margins. However, the Valuation sub-score remains pressured at 12 due to the elevated earnings multiple relative to historical norms. While top-line expansion remains steady, the market continues to monitor how inflationary pressures on discretionary goods impact the overall basket size per transaction. The company demonstrates resilience, yet the current price point leaves little margin for error regarding future earnings surprises or shifts in consumer spending patterns. Watch for upcoming quarterly membership fee updates and their impact on operating margins in the next fiscal report.
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported financial results for the 12-week and 24-week periods ended February 15, 2026. For the 12-week quarter, total revenue reached $69.597 billion, compared to $63.723 billion in the same period of the prior year. Net income for the quarter was $2.035 billion, or $4.58 per diluted share, up from $1.788 billion, or $4.02 per diluted share, in the prior year period. For the 24-week period, total revenue was $136.904 billion, with net income of $4.036 billion, or $9.08 per diluted share. Merchandise costs for the 12-week period rose to $60.719 billion from $55.744 billion in the prior year. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $6.272 billion from $5.663 billion. As of February 15, 2026, the company held $17.383 billion in cash and cash equivalents, an increase from $14.161 billion at the end of the previous fiscal year. Total equity grew to $32.087 billion from $29.164 billion over the same period. The company declared cash dividends and continued share repurchases during the quarter.
Costco Wholesale Corporation filed an 8-K on March 5, 2026, to formally announce its financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The filing confirms the release of operating results covering the twelve-week period and the first 24 weeks of the fiscal year, both ending February 15, 2026. Additionally, the company provided sales data for the four-week period ending March 1, 2026. The report includes the official press release and a supplemental earnings document as exhibits. The filing was signed by Gary Millerchip, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Costco Wholesale Corporation held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 15, 2026. A total of 352,303,581 shares were voted out of 443,957,682 shares entitled to vote. Shareholders successfully elected all ten director nominees to the Board of Directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. The nominees included Susan L. Decker, Kenneth D. Denman, Helena B. Foulkes, Hamilton E. James, Sally Jewell, Jeffrey S. Raikes, Gina M. Raimondo, John W. Stanton, Ron M. Vachris, and Maggie Wilderotter. In addition to the election of directors, shareholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as the company's independent auditors for fiscal year 2026. The advisory vote on executive compensation for fiscal year 2025 was also approved. A shareholder proposal requesting a greenwashing risk audit was presented to the meeting but was rejected by a significant margin, with 279,690,631 votes against the proposal compared to 4,058,782 votes in favor. Separately, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share of common stock. The dividend is scheduled for payment on February 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 30, 2026.
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported financial results for the 12-week period ended November 23, 2025. The company generated total revenue of $67.3 billion, an increase from $62.2 billion in the same period of the prior year. Net sales accounted for $66.0 billion of the total revenue, while membership fees contributed $1.3 billion. Net income for the quarter was $2.0 billion, or $4.50 per diluted share, compared to $1.8 billion, or $4.04 per diluted share, in the prior year period. Operating income rose to $2.5 billion from $2.2 billion year-over-year. As of November 23, 2025, Costco operated 921 warehouses worldwide, including 633 in the United States. The company ended the quarter with $16.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents, up from $14.2 billion at the end of the previous fiscal year. Operating activities provided $4.7 billion in cash, driven by strong sales and accounts payable management, while capital expenditures for property and equipment totaled $1.5 billion. The company declared cash dividends and continued share repurchases during the quarter.
Costco Wholesale Corporation filed an 8-K on December 11, 2025, to formally report its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The reporting period covers the twelve weeks ended November 23, 2025. The filing serves as a notification that the company has issued a press release detailing its operating performance for this period. In addition to the primary press release, Costco provided a supplemental information document to offer further clarity on the quarterly results. The filing was signed by Gary Millerchip, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The company did not disclose specific financial metrics within the body of the 8-K itself, instead directing stakeholders to the attached exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for the full breakdown of revenue, earnings, and operational data.
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 26 | Frates Caton | Executive Vice President | SELL | 700 | $695K |
| Mar 9, 26 | Adamo Claudine | Executive Vice President | SELL | 730 | $732K |
| Jan 21, 26 | Jones Teresa A. | Executive Vice President | SELL | 850 | $838K |
| Jan 16, 26 | Decker Susan L | Director | SELL | 458 | $437K |
| Jan 14, 26 | Klauer James C | Executive Vice President | SELL | 1.5K | $1.4M |
| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Action (latest Q) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 3.74M | $3.23B | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 1.36M | $1.17B | NEW |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 693K | $597.60M | NEW |
| Marshall Wace | 554K | $478.11M | NEW |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 183K | $157.61M | NEW |
| Maverick Capital Lee Ainslie | 3K | $2.50M | NEW |
Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at low prices to over 80 million members worldwide. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, the company manages approximately 910 warehouses across the United States (73% of revenue), Canada (13%), and international markets including Puerto Rico, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. Its merchandise spans sundries, dry groceries, candies, appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden items, sporting goods, tires, toys, apparel, furniture, fresh foods like meat, produce, deli, and bakery products, plus ancillary services such as gasoline, pharmacies, optical centers, food courts, hearing aids, and tire installation. Costco Wholesale Corporation emphasizes its private-label Kirkland Signature brand and bulk purchasing model, achieving high member renewal rates of 93% in the US and Canada, and nearly 90% internationally. About 55% of fiscal 2025 revenue derives from groceries and 25% from general merchandise, solidifying its pivotal role in the discount retail sector through consistent value, quality, and operational efficiency.
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