Costco Wholesale Stock News

The initial market response to Costco's NASDAQ: COST FQ3 earnings release is that comps were tepid. However, tepid is in the eye of the beholder, and the 8.0% adjusted increase is a solid figure regardless of its comparison to consensus estimates.

When it comes to running a brick-and-mortar retail business, Costco Wholesale (COST 3.11%) arguably does it better than anybody else. As of May 2025, the company has 905 locations, including 624 U.S. locations.

The five largest retailers in the U.S -- Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Kroger, and Home Depot-- have all reported their financial earnings for the first part of 2025. The combined force of these retailers equates to nearly 20% of total retail sales in the United States.

Costco Wholesale (COST 3.11%) continues to be one of the biggest winners in retail, turning in yet another strong quarter amid tariff uncertainty. Its stock also has kept its winning ways, up about 13% year to date and 235% over the past five years (as of this writing).

President Donald Trump has jolted retailers with his ever-changing tariff policies in recent months. Investors have raised one question again and again on quarterly earnings calls in recent weeks: Will consumers see price hikes this year in response to tariffs?

Shoppers are fans of Costco's prices. Could the warehouse giant's stock get a smaller price tag, too?

Lower agricultural commodity prices outlooks can help Costco strengthen its market position, pass savings to customers, and gradually expand margins. Investments in new warehouses can drive higher traffic overall and accelerate revenue growth despite initial cannibalization of existing warehouses. Costco's valuation premium vs. comps is justified as its superior business model has delivered vas...

Costco Wholesale (COST 3.45%) stock jumped 3% through 10:30 a.m. ET Friday after the company beat analyst forecasts for fiscal third quarter 2025 sales and earnings.