---
title: "Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST.US)"
type: "Symbol"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COST.US.md"
symbol: "COST.US"
name: "Costco Wholesale Corporation"
industry: "Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail"
datetime: "2026-05-19T17:16:30.891Z"
locales:
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---

# Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST.US)

## Company Overview

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising appliances, small electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal, automotive, stamps, tickets, apparel, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and fresh food, such as meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company is also involved in warehouse ancillary operations, which include gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers. In addition, it engages in e-commerce, business centers, travel, and other businesses.

| Item | Detail |
|------|--------|
| Industry | Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail |
| Exchange | US Market |
| Website | [www.costco.com](https://www.costco.com) |

## Key Drivers
> *AI-analyzed key factors driving this stock's performance*


## Longbridge Financial Score™: B
> *Longbridge Financial Score™ — Proprietary multi-factor rating model by Longbridge*
> Updated: 2026-05-19T04:30:13.000Z

**Overall: B (0.34)**

**Industry**: Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Industry Ranking | 2 / 13 |
| Industry Median | B |
| Industry Average | C |

- **Style**: Blend - Stocks in which the company has both growth and mature businesses.
- **Scale**: Large - The company has stable operations, allowing for dependable long-term returns.

**Multi Score**: B

#### Style Score Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Revenue YoY | 8.40% |  |
| Net Profit YoY | 12.18% |  |
| P/B Ratio | 14.88 |  |
| Dividend Ratio | 0.50% |  |

#### Size Score Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Market Cap | 477578649733.80 |  |
| Revenue | 286265000000.00 |  |

#### Multi Score Score: B

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| ROE | 29.65% | A |
| Profit Margin | 2.99% | C |
| Gross Margin | 12.76% | D |
| Revenue YoY | 8.40% | B |
| Net Profit YoY | 12.18% | C |
| Total Assets YoY | 14.22% | B |
| Net Assets YoY | 25.45% | A |
| Cash Flow Margin | 175.59% | B |
| OCF YoY | 8.40% | B |
| Turnover | 3.65 | A |
| Gearing Ratio | 61.64% | D |

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## Valuation Analysis

| Metric | Current | Industry Ranking | High | Median | Low |
|--------|---------|-----------------|------|--------|-----|
| PE (TTM) | 55.86 | 9/13 | 54.87 | 52.50 | 50.27 |
| PB | 14.88 | 9/13 | 15.86 | 14.28 | 13.78 |
| PS (TTM) | 1.67 | 9/13 | 1.61 | 1.55 | 1.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.50% | 7/13 | 0.54% | 0.52% | 0.50% |

## Peer Comparison

| Rank | Name | Profit | Growth | Operation | Security | Cash | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 01 | Walmart (WMT.US) | B | C | A | D | B | B |
| 02 | Costco Wholesale (COST.US) | B | B | A | D | B | B |
| 03 | Dollar General (DG.US) | B | C | A | D | B | B |
| 04 | Dollar Tree (DLTR.US) | B | B | A | D | B | B |
| 05 | BJs Wholesale Club (BJ.US) | B | C | A | D | B | B |

## Institutional View

### Analyst Rating Distribution

> As of 2026-05-19T04:00:00.000Z

Total Analysts: **36**

| Rating | Count | Percentage |
|--------|-------|-----------| 
| Buy | 19 | 53% |
| Overweight | 3 | 8% |
| Hold | 12 | 33% |
| Sell | 2 | 6% |

### Target Price Forecast

| Metric | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Current Price | 1088.88 |
| Highest Target | 1315.00 |
| Lowest Target | 650.00 |

## References

- [Company Overview — Profile, executives, shareholders, business breakdown](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COST.US/overview.md)
- [Financial Reports — Income, balance sheet, cash flow, dividends](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COST.US/norm.md)
- [Related News](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COST.US/news.md)
- [Filings — Company announcements and regulatory filings](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COST.US/filings.md)

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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**