Teacher Retirement System of Texas Sells 15,395 Shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Teacher Retirement System of Texas trimmed its position in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 12.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 112,804 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 15,395 shares during the quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas’ holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $104,415,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Hudson Value Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 1.3% in the third quarter. Hudson Value Partners LLC now owns 8,212 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $7,601,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp boosted its stake in Costco Wholesale by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter. UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp now owns 18,576 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $17,194,000 after purchasing an additional 567 shares during the period. MOKAN Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in Costco Wholesale by 17.7% in the 3rd quarter. MOKAN Wealth Management Inc. now owns 3,387 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $3,135,000 after buying an additional 509 shares during the period. Northstar Asset Management Inc. increased its position in Costco Wholesale by 2.0% in the 3rd quarter. Northstar Asset Management Inc. now owns 17,651 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $16,338,000 after buying an additional 338 shares during the period. Finally, Wendell David Associates Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 0.3% during the third quarter. Wendell David Associates Inc. now owns 16,931 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $15,672,000 after buying an additional 49 shares during the last quarter. 68.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have weighed in on the stock. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,225.00 to $1,130.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, September 26th. Daiwa Capital Markets decreased their target price on Costco Wholesale from $947.00 to $917.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Mizuho set a $1,000.00 price target on Costco Wholesale and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $900.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 19th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $996.00.

Insider Activity at Costco Wholesale

In other news, EVP William Richard Wilcox sold 2,400 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $930.13, for a total transaction of $2,232,312.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 2,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,860,260. This trade represents a 54.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Javier Polit sold 2,049 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $867.21, for a total transaction of $1,776,913.29. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 10,748 shares in the company, valued at $9,320,773.08. This trade represents a 16.01% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 8,465 shares of company stock worth $7,711,088 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Costco Wholesale this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect Costco to report double‑digit profit growth in its fiscal second quarter — a near‑term catalyst that could lift the stock if results beat or guide higher. Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Costco Wholesale’s Report
• Positive Sentiment: Costco plans multiple new membership perks in 2026 after introducing a controversial benefit last year — initiatives that could help retain and expand its >81M paid members and support sales/margin stability. Costco Introduced a Controversial Perk Last Year — and It Plans to Follow This Up With 4 New Benefits in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/bull coverage highlights Costco’s multi‑year outperformance and argues for continued upside over the long term, supporting investor confidence in growth durability. Where Will Costco Stock Be in 5 Years?
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage recommending Costco as a buy highlights continued sales and profit growth, reinforcing a bullish narrative for longer‑term investors. 3 Reasons to Buy Costco Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow
• Neutral Sentiment: Pattern‑trading research lists Costco among seasonal trades with attractive historical returns — a short‑term technical interest that may boost trading volume but is speculative. 5 Best Pattern Trades for This Quarter
• Neutral Sentiment: A draft environmental impact report was released for a planned Costco in El Dorado Hills — local expansion news with limited near‑term market impact but positive for long‑term growth. Draft environmental impact report out for Costco in El Dorado Hills
• Neutral Sentiment: Minor insider selling reported (Susan Decker sold 458 shares) — routine and small in size, unlikely to materially affect investor sentiment. Susan Decker Sells 458 Shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Several bearish/commentary pieces argue the recent new‑year rally is overextended and that Costco may face a pullback — raising near‑term downside risk if sentiment shifts. Costco: Sell The New Year Rally
• Negative Sentiment: Debate over Costco’s rich valuation (high P/E vs. growth) is prompting caution among some analysts and investors — valuation concerns can cap upside despite strong fundamentals. Assessing Whether Costco Wholesale (COST) Deserves Its Rich P/E After Strong Multi‑Year Returns

Costco Wholesale Price Performance

COST opened at $976.17 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $899.07 and a 200 day simple moving average of $930.26. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 12 month low of $844.06 and a 12 month high of $1,078.23. The stock has a market cap of $433.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 52.29, a P/E/G ratio of 5.89 and a beta of 1.02.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 11th. The retailer reported $4.34 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.27 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $67.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $67.03 billion. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 29.35% and a net margin of 2.96%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $4.04 earnings per share. On average, research analysts expect that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 EPS for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 13th. Investors of record on Friday, January 30th will be paid a $1.30 dividend. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 30th. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 27.85%.

Costco Wholesale Profile

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs that sell a wide array of merchandise in bulk at discounted prices. The company’s product mix includes groceries, fresh and frozen food, household goods, electronics, apparel, and seasonal items, augmented by its prominent private-label brand, Kirkland Signature. Costco’s business model centers on annual membership fees and high-volume, low-margin sales, designed to drive repeat purchasing and strong customer loyalty among both consumers and small-business buyers.

Beyond merchandise, Costco provides a range of ancillary services that complement its warehouses, including gasoline stations, pharmacy and optical services, hearing aid centers, photo services, and travel and insurance products.