Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock
NASDAQCOST has an Alpha Score of 46 out of 100 (weak), computed on Nov 4, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 53 members of Congress disclosed 165 trades in COST since 2014: 98 purchases and 67 sales, most recently Pete Sessions (sale, Oct 13, 2026). 5 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported COST in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Marshall Wace's at $1.10B. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 3 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 3, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 47.8 and its net margin 3.0% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is COST's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 46 reflects weak overall profile with strong momentum, poor value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 4, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)?
Most recent: Pete Sessions (sale, Oct 13, 2026); records start Jan 27, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2026-10-13 | sale | $100k – $250k |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2026-10-02 | sale | $250k – $500k |
| Rick Allen R-GA · House | 2026-09-18 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Rich McCormick R-GA · House | 2026-07-30 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Dan Newhouse R-WA · House | 2026-07-10 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-01-30 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Markwayne Mullin R-OK · Senate | 2025-12-29 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 2, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded COST, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own COST?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Wace | 1.17M | $1.10B | +345% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 873K | $816.96M | -1% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 510K | $476.77M | -6% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 381K | $356.18M | +179% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 27K | $24.79M | -4% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Costco Wholesale Corporation insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 26 | Wilcox William Richard | Executive Vice President | SELL | 1.1K | $1.1M |
| Sep 29, 26 | Adamo Claudine | Executive Vice President | SELL | 2.2K | $2.0M |
| Sep 29, 26 | Frates Caton | Sr. Executive Vice President | SELL | 800.638 | $733K |
| 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 |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 3, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are COST's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does COST's valuation compare with the Consumer Staples sector?
| Metric | COST | Consumer Staples median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 47.8 | 19.8 | 60 |
| Net margin | 3.04% | 6.34% | 64 |
| Return on equity | 28.02% | 14.14% | 64 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 0.69% | 2.68% | 49 |
Medians over the Consumer Staples stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 4, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
What did Costco Wholesale Corporation's latest SEC filings say?
Latest 5Costco Reports Revenue Growth and Increased Net Income for Second Quarter 2026
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.
- ›Total revenue for the 12-week period increased to $69.597 billion from $63.723 billion.
- ›Net income for the 12-week period rose to $2.035 billion from $1.788 billion.
- ›Diluted earnings per share increased to $4.58 from $4.02 for the 12-week period.
- ›Cash and cash equivalents increased to $17.383 billion from $14.161 billion at fiscal year-end.
- ›Total equity increased to $32.087 billion from $29.164 billion at fiscal year-end.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Financial and Sales Results
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.
- ›Reported operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
- ›Reported operating results for the first 24 weeks of fiscal 2026.
- ›Provided sales results for the four-week period ending March 1, 2026.
- ›Filed supplemental earnings information for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports Results of 2026 Annual Meeting and Dividend Declaration
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.
- ›Shareholders elected all ten director nominees to the Board.
- ›KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.
- ›Executive compensation for fiscal year 2025 received advisory approval.
- ›Shareholder proposal for a greenwashing risk audit was rejected.
- ›Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share.
Costco Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Net Income of $2.0 Billion
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.
- ›Total revenue increased to $67.3 billion from $62.2 billion in the prior year period.
- ›Net income rose to $2.0 billion, resulting in diluted EPS of $4.50 compared to $4.04.
- ›Membership fee revenue grew to $1.33 billion from $1.17 billion.
- ›Operating income improved to $2.46 billion from $2.19 billion.
- ›Cash and cash equivalents increased to $16.2 billion from $14.2 billion at fiscal year-end.
- ›Warehouse count reached 921 locations globally as of November 23, 2025.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026
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.
- ›Costco filed results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
- ›The reporting period ended on November 23, 2025.
- ›The company released a supplemental information document alongside the earnings press release.
- ›The filing was authorized by CFO Gary Millerchip.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does Costco Wholesale Corporation do?
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.