6,639 Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Shares Bought by American National Bank & Trust

American National Bank & Trust raised its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 31.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 27,953 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 6,639 shares during the period. Costco Wholesale makes up 2.3% of American National Bank & Trust’s portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest position. American National Bank & Trust’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $25,447,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in COST. Worth Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $218,000. Matrix Trust Co raised its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 7.0% during the third quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 2,347 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $2,137,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the period. Weaver Consulting Group grew its position in Costco Wholesale by 2.5% during the third quarter. Weaver Consulting Group now owns 1,498 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,364,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Nautilus Advisors LLC lifted its position in Costco Wholesale by 9.8% in the 3rd quarter. Nautilus Advisors LLC now owns 4,001 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $3,642,000 after buying an additional 356 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Juncture Wealth Strategies LLC increased its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 2.1% in the third quarter. Juncture Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 972 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $885,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale Price Performance

Shares of Costco Wholesale stock traded up $10.63 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $946.31. 794,188 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,190,659. The company has a market cap of $419.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.58, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.95 and a beta of 0.88. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $931.59 and a 200 day simple moving average of $963.90. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $844.06 and a fifty-two week high of $1,096.50.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 24th. The retailer reported $6.75 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.54 by $0.21. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 27.60% and a net margin of 3.04%.The business had revenue of $95.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $94.97 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $5.87 EPS. Costco Wholesale’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 22.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Claudine Adamo sold 2,200 shares of Costco Wholesale stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $915.93, for a total value of $2,015,046.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 7,134 shares in the company, valued at $6,534,244.62. This trade represents a 23.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on COST shares. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Friday, September 25th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Costco Wholesale from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. DA Davidson upped their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,040.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, September 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $1,000.00 target price on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Friday, September 25th. Finally, Bank of America cut their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $1,200.00 to $1,095.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, September 16th. Twenty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Costco Wholesale presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,046.27.

Trending Headlines about Costco Wholesale

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

• Positive Sentiment: Costco continues to show strong membership economics, with 84.1 million paid members and a 92.3% renewal rate in the U.S. and Canada. This recurring revenue and customer loyalty support the company’s long-term growth outlook. Is Costco’s Moat Really Worth the Premium?
• Positive Sentiment: Digital sales exceeded $33 billion in fiscal 2026, helped by faster delivery, personalization and AI-powered search. Continued e-commerce growth could expand Costco’s reach and complement its warehouse business. Costco’s Digital Sales Top $33 Billion
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and growth-stock coverage highlights Costco’s revenue, earnings and membership expansion. The company is also using Kirkland Signature price cuts and tariff-related savings to reinforce its value proposition, potentially supporting traffic and retention. Costco Is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Costco’s growing cash balance has revived speculation that the company could declare another special dividend, providing a potential shareholder-return catalyst even though no announcement has been made. Costco’s Cash Pile Keeps Building

About Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a membership-based warehouse retail business under the Costco name. The company sells a broad selection of merchandise, including groceries, fresh foods, beverages, appliances, electronics, furniture, apparel, jewelry, hardware, and seasonal products. It also offers services such as gasoline, pharmacies, optical departments, hearing-aid centers, food courts, travel services, and business delivery in selected markets.

Costco markets many products under its private-label Kirkland Signature brand and sells merchandise through warehouse locations and e-commerce platforms.