1,600 Shares in Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Bought by SPX Gestao de Recursos Ltda

SPX Gestao de Recursos Ltda purchased a new stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor purchased 1,600 shares of the retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,497,000.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management purchased a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. purchased a new position in Costco Wholesale during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Costco Wholesale during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in Costco Wholesale during the fourth quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new position in Costco Wholesale during the fourth quarter worth approximately $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale Trading Down 1.2%

Shares of COST stock opened at $960.01 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $425.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.62 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The business’s 50 day moving average is $946.44 and its two-hundred day moving average is $980.87. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a twelve month low of $844.06 and a twelve month high of $1,096.50.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last released 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). Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 28.04% and a net margin of 3.01%.The company had revenue of $70.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $70.12 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.28 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 20.42 EPS for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a dividend of $1.47 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio is presently 29.58%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on COST shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $1,120.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Thursday, August 6th. DA Davidson reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $1,000.00 price target on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. HC Wainwright reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Monday, July 13th. They set a “sector perform” rating and a $1,000.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Truist Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $977.00 to $1,011.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Costco Wholesale currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,059.53.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Kenneth D. Denman sold 885 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $957.45, for a total value of $847,343.25. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 4,779 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,575,653.55. This trade represents a 15.62% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: AI-driven digital opportunity: Costco’s rising AI-generated search traffic reportedly has its highest conversion rate, suggesting AI visibility could become a meaningful catalyst for online sales growth. Will Costco’s AI Search Growth Become a Meaningful Sales Catalyst?
• Positive Sentiment: Continued consumer value appeal: Articles highlighting Costco’s money-saving grocery products, bulk-buying strategies and popular school snacks reinforce the retailer’s value proposition and could support membership loyalty and sales. 7 Costco Grocery Items That Can Save You Hundreds of Dollars Annually
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional buying: Golden Reserve Retirement LLC increased its COST position by 133.9%, purchasing 592 additional shares. However, the resulting holding of only 1,034 shares is too small to represent a significant market signal. Golden Reserve Retirement LLC Increases Position in Costco
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data provides no clear signal: Reported short interest was zero, with an unusable percentage-change figure and a zero-day days-to-cover ratio, indicating the data does not meaningfully explain trading activity.
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff-refund litigation remains an overhang: Costco is contesting a customer lawsuit over refunds of certain IEEPA duties, while attorneys argue that Costco’s recovery of some duties weakens its case against issuing member refunds. Potential refunds and legal costs could pressure margins. Costco Fights Customer’s Tariff Suit as Refunds Flow In
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation sensitivity: Investor Michael Burry reportedly characterized Costco as “permacostly,” highlighting concern that COST’s elevated earnings multiple leaves less room for disappointment. The latest quarterly EPS also narrowly missed consensus, despite revenue exceeding expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: Costco’s planned 24-hour closure on September 7 is a routine holiday-related event and is unlikely to materially affect the investment outlook. Costco Will Shut Down for 24 Hours on September 7

About Costco Wholesale

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.