Costco Wholesale Stock News

With tariff policies causing extensive worry in markets, one word has started to rear its ugly head more and more: recession. Market observers worry that tariffs could cause a worldwide slowdown as prices rise significantly.

Tariffs may force Costco Wholesale Corporation to raise prices or accept lower margins, impacting both grocery and houseware sectors, but it remains better positioned than smaller competitors. Potential recession and global trade slowdowns from tariffs could hurt Costco's international operations and profit margins, adding further risk to its high valuation. Costco's strong business model, econ...

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Costco (COST) on Wednesday reported March sales that topped expectations, and JPMorgan analysts reacted by calling the company a “clear market leader."

The stock market is cooling off again today after a big sigh of relief yesterday.

Costco Wholesale Corp   (NASDAQ:COST) stock is up 2.2% at $986.50 at last check, after the grocery giant reported March net sales results of $25.51 billion, up 8.6% from $23.48 billion last year.

The capital markets have been in turmoil since U.S. President Donald Trump announced his sweeping new tariff policies on April 2, declaring it "Liberation Day." Among some of the hardest-hit stocks over the last week are technology businesses -- many of which are now vulnerable to new tariffs.

Ron Vachris, the company's chief executive, discusses Costco's company culture and the making of Kirkland Signature brand.