Costco Wholesale (COST) Projected to Release Earnings on Thursday

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) will likely be posting its Q4 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, September 24th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $6.53 per share and revenue of $94.8637 billion for the quarter. Parties may visit the the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Costco Wholesale Stock Up 0.4%

Costco Wholesale stock opened at $898.48 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 0.61. The company’s 50-day moving average is $935.99 and its 200-day moving average is $970.20. The firm has a market capitalization of $398.46 billion, a PE ratio of 45.20, a P/E/G ratio of 3.76 and a beta of 0.86. Costco Wholesale has a fifty-two week low of $844.06 and a fifty-two week high of $1,096.50.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 7th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a dividend of $1.47 per share. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.58%.

Key Stories Impacting Costco Wholesale

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

• Positive Sentiment: Costco plans to open 10 additional U.S. warehouses over the next two months. The expansion supports long-term sales growth, membership gains and greater purchasing scale. Costco has 10 new US stores opening in the next two months
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect Costco’s top line to remain solid, supported by resilient consumer demand, membership revenue and comparable-sales momentum. Investors will focus on revenue, earnings and key operating metrics in the fourth-quarter report. Costco’s Earnings: All Eyes On An Imminent Catalyst Gear Up for Costco Q4 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks continues to classify Costco as a strong growth stock, which could support demand from growth-oriented investors despite its premium valuation. Here’s Why Costco is a Strong Growth Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Costco earnings are among the week’s major market events. Options markets imply a potentially meaningful post-earnings move, indicating elevated volatility and uncertainty around the results. Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves
• Neutral Sentiment: Progress in U.S.-China trade talks could reduce tariff pressure for retailers and improve the broader market backdrop, although Costco’s direct benefit is uncertain. U.S.-China Talks Seem Successful
• Negative Sentiment: The stock’s retreat from its high has raised concerns that expectations and valuation may have become too demanding. Investors are looking for earnings to restore confidence and reverse the recent weakness. Costco Stock Nears Bear Market
• Negative Sentiment: At roughly 45 times earnings, COST carries a premium valuation, leaving limited room for disappointing comparable sales, margins or forward guidance.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have weighed in on COST. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $1,144.00 price target on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Friday, September 4th. Citigroup assumed coverage on Costco Wholesale in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $1,020.00 target price on the stock. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Costco Wholesale from $977.00 to $1,011.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Costco Wholesale from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $1,125.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Thursday, September 3rd. Twenty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Costco Wholesale currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,052.65.

About Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership-based warehouse clubs that offer a broad selection of merchandise at generally competitive prices. Its product range includes groceries, fresh foods, apparel, appliances, electronics, furniture, jewelry, hardware, and seasonal goods, along with private-label products sold under the Kirkland Signature brand.

The company also provides a variety of ancillary services, including gasoline stations, pharmacies, optical centers, hearing-aid centers, food courts, tire centers, and travel services.