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Based on the Costco Wholesale Corp stock forecast from 23 analysts, the average analyst target price for Costco Wholesale Corp is USD 826.05 over the next 12 months. Costco Wholesale Corp’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Costco Wholesale Corp is Bullish , which is based on 13 positive signals and 5 negative signals. At the last closing, Costco Wholesale Corp’s stock price was USD 815.95. Costco Wholesale Corp’s stock price has changed by -2.79% over the past week, -4.62% over the past month and +44.12% over the last year.
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Company Overview Costco Wholesale Corp
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. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. It offers merchandise, such as sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company also operates gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers; and offers business delivery, travel, grocery, and various other services online. It also operates e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington. Read Less
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. The comp...Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) Stock
Based on ratings from 23 analysts Costco Wholesale Corp's stock is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor's fundamental analysis is Bullish . The stock has 48 buy, 1 sell and 13 hold ratings.
COST stock's dividend yield is 0.55%.
Our analysis grades COST stock's dividend yield at F. This means that COST stock's dividend yield is above 50% of the stocks in the Discount Stores sector in the NSD exchange.
Based on this COST may be a average dividend stock for its sector.
Based on targets from 23 analysts, the average taret price for COST is USD 826.05 over the next 12 months. The maximum analyst target price is USD 975 while the minimum anlayst target price is USD 510.
COST stock's Price/Earning ratio is 52.09.
Our analysis grades COST stock's Price / Earning ratio at F. This means that COST stock's Price/Earning ratio is above 75% of the stocks in the Discount Stores sector in the NSD exchange.
Based on this COST may be a overvalued for its sector.
The last closing price of COST's stock was USD 815.95.
The most recent market capitalization for COST is USD 371.57B.
Based on targets from 23 analysts, the average taret price for COST is projected at USD 826.05 over the next 12 months.
This means that COST's stock price may go up by +1.24% over the next 12 months.
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As per our most recent records Costco Wholesale Corp has 316,000 Employees.
Costco Wholesale Corp's registered address is 999 Lake Drive, Issaquah, WA, United States, 98027.
You can get more information about it from Costco Wholesale Corp's website at https://www.costco.com.
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Stock Target Advisor's Analysis
This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
What to like
Low volatility
The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.
Superior risk adjusted returns
This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Positive free cash flow
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Superior return on assets
The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
Superior capital utilization
The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
Superior total returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.
High market capitalization
This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.
Superior Revenue Growth
This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
Superior Earnings Growth
This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.
High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio
This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.
High dividend returns
The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.
Superior return on equity
The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.
What not to like
Overpriced compared to book value
The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.
Overpriced compared to earnings
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.
Overpriced on cashflow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
Highly leveraged
The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.
Overpriced on free cash flow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
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