Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Shares Sold by Xponance Inc.

Xponance Inc. lessened its holdings in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 116,701 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 1,459 shares during the period. Costco Wholesale accounts for approximately 0.9% of Xponance Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 17th largest holding. Xponance Inc.’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $108,022,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position in Costco Wholesale by 12.3% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 19,825 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $18,165,000 after purchasing an additional 2,172 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 13.1% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,123 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,029,000 after buying an additional 130 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 4.5% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,853 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,814,000 after buying an additional 165 shares during the period. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. lifted its stake in Costco Wholesale by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. now owns 2,110 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $2,089,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. Finally, United Bank grew its position in Costco Wholesale by 4.2% in the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 5,846 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $5,787,000 after acquiring an additional 235 shares in the last quarter. 68.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Costco Wholesale

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

• Positive Sentiment: Citi raised its price target on COST to $1,000 (from $990), signaling stronger analyst conviction and giving investors a near-term valuation catalyst. Citi Raises Costco (COST) Price Target to $1,000 from $990
• Positive Sentiment: Costco is adding more big brands and cutting prices on select items — a move likely to lift store traffic and membership value, supporting same-store sales momentum. Costco adds more big brands and lowers prices
• Positive Sentiment: New-store approvals (Lawrence and Southborough) continue Costco’s measured footprint growth, which can drive long-term revenue and membership growth in underpenetrated markets. A new Costco will be built in Lawrence — the city’s first. Here’s what to know
• Positive Sentiment: Costco’s legal push to recoup tariffs and simultaneous investments in digital tools (membership scanning, digital wallet) create upside: successful tariff refunds would be a one-time cash boost, while digital rollout supports long-term operational efficiency. How Investors May Respond To Costco Wholesale (COST) Tariff Refund Lawsuits And Digital Expansion Investments
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces and sector notes (Zacks, Motley Fool/TipRanks) highlight valuation reset, renewal-rate focus and defensive positioning — useful context but not immediate catalysts. Costco and 3 More Discount Retail Stocks Investors Should Watch Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Product/marketing updates (new food-court item) and analyst scenario pieces are positive for engagement but are modest, incremental drivers of traffic. Costco launches new food court treat to rival McDonalds
• Negative Sentiment: Costco notified Hawaii members of a Yakitori fried rice recall — a localized food-safety issue that could create short-term costs and reputational noise, though likely limited in scale. Costco notifies Hawaii members of Yakitori fried rice recall

Costco Wholesale Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ COST opened at $986.74 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $945.05 and its 200 day moving average price is $935.19. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 52 week low of $844.06 and a 52 week high of $1,067.08. The stock has a market cap of $437.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.85, a PEG ratio of 5.24 and a beta of 1.01.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, December 11th. The retailer reported $4.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.27 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $67.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $67.03 billion. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 2.96% and a return on equity of 29.35%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $4.04 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts forecast that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Investors of record on Friday, January 30th were paid a $1.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 30th. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio is presently 27.85%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Mizuho increased their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,065.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $1,044.00 target price on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Thursday, January 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,218.00 to $1,171.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 12th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Oppenheimer boosted their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,050.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Twenty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,014.39.

Insider Activity

In other Costco Wholesale news, EVP James C. Klauer sold 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $939.00, for a total transaction of $1,408,500.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 44,837 shares in the company, valued at approximately $42,101,943. This represents a 3.24% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Russell D. Miller sold 1,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $916.32, for a total value of $1,374,480.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 8,240 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,550,476.80. This trade represents a 15.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 6,915 shares of company stock worth $6,317,097 in the last quarter. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Costco Wholesale 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.