4,439 Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Shares Bought by Vise Technologies Inc.

Vise Technologies Inc. lifted its position in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 16.0% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 32,214 shares of the retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,439 shares during the quarter. Vise Technologies Inc.’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $29,325,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. First National Bank of Hutchinson raised its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 0.9% in the first quarter. First National Bank of Hutchinson now owns 1,098 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,094,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Frisch Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in Costco Wholesale by 1.0% during the 1st quarter. Frisch Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,049 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,045,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Main Street Group LTD increased its stake in Costco Wholesale by 0.8% during the 1st quarter. Main Street Group LTD now owns 1,226 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,221,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the period. HORAN Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 1.3% in the 1st quarter. HORAN Wealth LLC now owns 803 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $769,000 after buying an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SHUTTLEWORTH & Co boosted its position in Costco Wholesale by 0.4% in the 1st quarter. SHUTTLEWORTH & Co now owns 2,442 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,433,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have commented on COST shares. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,130.00 to $1,100.00 in a research note on Friday, September 25th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $950.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, September 25th. Robert W. Baird set a $1,175.00 target price on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Friday, September 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,100.00 to $1,015.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, September 25th. Finally, HSBC raised shares of Costco Wholesale to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have assigned a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,086.19.

Costco Wholesale Stock Up 1.6%

NASDAQ:COST opened at $1,012.28 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $943.31 and its 200 day moving average price is $970.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $448.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.76, a PEG ratio of 4.33 and a beta of 0.88. 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 1-year low of $844.06 and a 1-year high of $1,096.50.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last released its earnings results on Thursday, September 24th. The retailer reported $6.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.54 by $0.21. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 3.04% and a return on equity of 27.60%. The company had revenue of $95.72 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $94.97 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $5.87 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 22.70 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 30th will be given a $1.47 dividend. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 30th. Costco Wholesale’s payout ratio is currently 28.32%.

Trending Headlines about Costco Wholesale

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

• Positive Sentiment: Store expansion supports long-term growth. Costco plans to open 13 locations by the end of 2026, potentially expanding its membership base and sales footprint. Costco opening 13 locations by end of 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Membership acquisition remains a focus. A promotional offer providing new members with a $45 gift card could help drive sign-ups ahead of the holiday shopping season, supporting recurring membership-fee revenue. Costco membership Black Friday deal
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect continued earnings momentum. Costco’s upcoming fiscal first-quarter 2027 report is expected to show double-digit year-over-year EPS growth. Its latest quarter also beat consensus estimates on both earnings and revenue. What to expect from Costco Wholesale’s next quarterly earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Customer loyalty and digital engagement remain strengths. Coverage highlights near-record renewal rates, busy warehouses, a younger shopper base and growing use of Costco’s digital channels. These factors reinforce the company’s competitive advantages and long-term sales potential. The New Costco Shopper Is Under 40
• Neutral Sentiment: Healthcare partnerships could deepen member engagement. Integrations with NationsBenefits and SCAN Health Plan are expanding Costco’s role in Medicare-related spending across more than 600 U.S. warehouses, though the financial contribution is not yet clear. Medicare push and Costco investors
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation leaves little room for disappointment. Costco trades at roughly 49 times earnings, making execution and upcoming results especially important. Analysts remain positive, but the stock’s premium valuation could amplify downside if growth slows. Costco stock’s long-term competitive advantages

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP William Richard Wilcox sold 1,100 shares of Costco Wholesale stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $958.21, for a total value of $1,054,031.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 3,094 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,964,701.74. The trade was a 26.23% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Claudine Adamo sold 2,200 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $915.93, for a total value of $2,015,046.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 7,134 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,534,244.62. This trade represents a 23.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a membership-based warehouse retail business under the Costco name. The company sells merchandise in bulk and at competitive prices through warehouse clubs and e-commerce platforms, serving individual consumers, businesses and other organizations.

Its product selection includes groceries and fresh foods, household supplies, appliances, electronics, furniture, apparel, health and beauty products, jewelry, automotive products and prescription drugs. Costco also provides services such as optical care, pharmacy services, hearing-aid sales, travel offerings and fuel sales, depending on location.

The company traces its roots to Price Club, which opened in San Diego in 1976.