Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Shares Acquired by Capital International Inc. CA

Capital International Inc. CA increased its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 16.9% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 59,886 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 8,664 shares during the period. Capital International Inc. CA’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $55,432,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Hurley Capital LLC lifted its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 120.0% in the third quarter. Hurley Capital LLC now owns 33 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 18 shares during the period. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Costco Wholesale in the third quarter valued at about $34,000. Collier Financial purchased a new position in Costco Wholesale in the third quarter valued at about $35,000. AXS Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Finally, Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:COST opened at $1,005.30 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 1.06. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $964.39 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $935.57. The stock has a market cap of $446.22 billion, a PE ratio of 52.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.76 and a beta of 1.00. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a one year low of $844.06 and a one year high of $1,067.08.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 5th. The retailer reported $4.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.55 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $69.60 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $68.96 billion. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 28.57% and a net margin of 2.99%.The business’s revenue was up 9.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $4.02 earnings per share. On average, analysts forecast that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 30th were 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 was Friday, January 30th. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 27.04%.

Insider Transactions at Costco Wholesale

In other news, EVP Teresa A. Jones sold 850 shares of Costco Wholesale stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $986.26, for a total value of $838,321.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 4,228 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,169,907.28. The trade was a 16.74% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Javier Polit sold 2,049 shares of the 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 sale, the executive vice president directly owned 10,748 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $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 6,915 shares of company stock valued at $6,317,097 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: February comparable‑store sales rose 7.9% and e‑commerce jumped 21.8%, reinforcing Costco’s revenue momentum and supporting its premium valuation. Do Costco’s February Comparable Sales Justify Its Premium Valuation?
• Positive Sentiment: A federal trade‑court ruling could produce tariff refunds; Costco management says it would likely pass savings to members via lower prices — a potential long‑term margin/competitive benefit if realized. Costco Tariff Refunds Could Reinforce Low Prices And Membership Value
• Positive Sentiment: Several firms have raised price targets recently (multiple lifts reported, including a raise to $1,315), signaling continued analyst confidence in Costco’s longer‑term upside despite near‑term debates over valuation. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) Price Target Raised to $1,315.00
• Positive Sentiment: Operational expansions and product distribution moves — e.g., a new standalone gas station project and partnerships bringing third‑party products to Costco.ca — broaden member value and convenience. Costco building another standalone gas station Braille Energy Expands Electrafy Home Backup Power Reach via Costco.ca
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist lifted its price target to $977 from $926 but reiterated a Hold, citing solid results yet noting membership‑growth as a near‑term headwind — a mixed signal that tempers enthusiasm. Truist Lifts PT on Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) to $977 From $926 – Here’s Why
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi reiterated a Neutral rating with a $1,000 target — another vote for mid‑case expectations rather than outright bullish conviction. Citi Maintains Neutral Rating on Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) with $1000 Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short‑interest data appears anomalous (shows 0 shares), so it provides no actionable signal about crowd positioning.
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure: BJ’s Wholesale and other clubs are making aggressive moves to win budget‑conscious shoppers, which could limit market share gains or force promotional activity. BJ’s Wholesale makes bold move to lure more shoppers
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators view shares as fairly valued after Costco’s outperformance, which may cap near‑term upside until further fundamental beats arrive. Costco: Continued Operating Outperformance, Shares Fairly Valued

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently weighed in on COST. Daiwa Securities Group lowered their price target on Costco Wholesale from $947.00 to $917.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. DA Davidson reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $1,000.00 target price on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Friday. Northcoast Research set a $1,100.00 target price on Costco Wholesale and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 24th. Mizuho raised their price target on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,065.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Bank of America began coverage on Costco Wholesale in a research note on Friday, February 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $1,185.00 price target for the company. Twenty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Costco Wholesale has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,037.20.

About Costco Wholesale

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.