Helios Capital Management PTE. Ltd. Acquires New Position in Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Helios Capital Management PTE. Ltd. bought a new position in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 1,500 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,403,000. Costco Wholesale makes up approximately 1.4% of Helios Capital Management PTE. Ltd.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest position.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Costco Wholesale by 0.3% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 10,388,519 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $8,919,573,000 after buying an additional 26,690 shares in the last quarter. Morgan Stanley raised its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 9,523,423 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $8,212,433,000 after acquiring an additional 107,775 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE raised its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 11.5% during the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 7,515,031 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $7,488,203,000 after acquiring an additional 773,651 shares during the period. Diamant Asset Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 99,278.0% during the 1st quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 6,726,899 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $672,690,000 after acquiring an additional 6,720,130 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 838.9% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 6,125,405 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $5,282,182,000 after acquiring an additional 5,472,968 shares during the last quarter. 68.48% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Costco Wholesale

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

• Positive Sentiment: Costco’s membership program is being highlighted as an underappreciated growth engine. Recurring membership fees support profitability and customer loyalty, potentially providing a durable catalyst if renewal rates and membership growth remain strong. Costco Has a Secret Growth Engine
• Positive Sentiment: Costco’s partnership with SCAN Health Plan to offer a limited selection of Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplemental plans gives the retailer a potential new membership and services opportunity. The near-term financial impact is unclear, but the initiative could broaden Costco’s ecosystem and customer reach. Healthcare CEO partnering with Costco outlines Medicare offerings
• Neutral Sentiment: Golden Reserve Retirement increased its Costco position by 133.9%, purchasing 592 additional shares. The investment signals confidence, but the resulting holding of only 1,034 shares is too small to materially affect Costco’s outlook. Golden Reserve increases Costco position
• Neutral Sentiment: Consumer-focused articles highlighting savings, popular products and school snacks reinforce Costco’s value proposition, but they do not provide new financial information likely to move the stock. Coverage also reported zero short interest, though the figures appear incomplete or unreliable.
• Negative Sentiment: Costco is refunding customers for duties it says were unlawfully collected on certain tariffed goods while fighting a related class-action lawsuit. Refund costs, possible legal liabilities and reputational damage could pressure results, although the refunds may help preserve customer trust. Why Is Costco Refunding Tariff Duties?

Costco Wholesale Price Performance

Shares of COST opened at $956.12 on Thursday. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $844.06 and a fifty-two week high of $1,096.50. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $946.25 and its 200 day moving average price is $980.63. The company has a market cap of $424.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.09, a PEG ratio of 4.57 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The retailer reported $4.93 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.94 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $70.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $70.12 billion. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 3.01% and a return on equity of 28.04%. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $4.28 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 20.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 7th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a $1.47 dividend. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.58%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

COST has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,088.00 to $1,159.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,205.00 to $1,275.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada assumed coverage on Costco Wholesale in a report on Monday, July 13th. They set a “sector perform” rating and a $1,000.00 price target for the company. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $1,175.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $1,125.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Friday, May 29th. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,059.53.

Insider Transactions at Costco Wholesale

In related news, Director Kenneth D. Denman sold 885 shares of Costco Wholesale stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $957.45, for a total value of $847,343.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 4,779 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,575,653.55. This trade represents a 15.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale Company 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.