Costco Wholesale Corporation
COSTNASDAQConsumer StaplesDiscount Stores
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $445.84B
- P/E (TTM)
- 48.32
- Forward P/E
- 43.06
- Dividend yield
- 0.54%
- 52-week range
- $844.06$1,096.50
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.31M
Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $1,002.68 - $1,021.45 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $1,096.50 |
| 52-Week Low | $844.06 |
| Open | $1,016.00 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.41M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.31M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 303.15B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 9.23B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 9.39B |
| EPS (TTM) | $20.76 |
| Profit Margin | 3.04% |
| Operating Margin | 3.85% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 25.77% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.24 |
| Annual Dividend | $5.54 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
| Payout Ratio | 26.69% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 445.84B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 444.36M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 48.32 |
| Forward P/E | 43.06 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.47 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 12.45 |
| EV/EBITDA | 30.72 |
| 50-Day MA | $935.58 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $967.49 |
| 1-Year Change | +8.08% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Costco Wholesale at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Costco Wholesale (COST) has a market capitalization of $445.84B. The stock trades at 48.3× trailing earnings, 43.1× forward earnings and 1.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $9.23B on revenue of $303.15B (a 3.0% profit margin) and generated $9.39B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 10.1% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $20.21B in cash and securities against $8.58B of debt, a net cash position of $11.63B.
Costco Wholesale pays a quarterly dividend totaling $5.54 per share a year, a 0.54% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 27% payout ratio and 21 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 8.1% over the past year. At $1003.32 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $844.06 to $1096.50, above its 200-day moving average of $967.49.
Based on 33 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $1094.48, 9.1% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Costco Wholesale
What is the current stock price for COST?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, COST stock trades at $1003.32. The 52-week range is $844.06–$1,096.50, with a day range of $1002.68–$1021.45.
What is the P/E ratio for COST?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Costco Wholesale's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 48.3, meaning investors pay $48.3 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 43.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Costco Wholesale operates in the Consumer Staples sector.
Does COST pay dividends?
Yes, Costco Wholesale pays a 0.54% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($5.54 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 26.7%. The next ex-dividend date is October 30, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for COST?
Based on ratings from 33 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for COST is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $1094.48, a 9.1% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $1003.32.
What is the market cap of COST?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Costco Wholesale's market capitalization is $445.84B, classifying it as a mega-cap company. Costco Wholesale operates in the Consumer Staples sector within the Discount Stores industry.