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Q: What's the stock price of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) today?

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is currently trading at $1,010.69, with a 24h change of -0.51%. The 52-week trading range is $937.02–$1,035.78.

Q: What are the 52-week high and low prices for Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)?

COST has a 52-week high of $1,035.78 and a 52-week low of $937.02, with the current price at $1,010.69.

Q: What is the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)? What does it indicate?

The current P/E ratio (TTM) of COST is 51.712548487467586, indicating how much investors pay for each dollar of earnings. A higher P/E ratio often reflects stronger growth expectations, while a lower P/E ratio may suggest a more attractive valuation or slower growth. Comparing it with the average P/E of the Discount Stores industry for a better context.

Q: What is the market cap of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)?

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) currently has a market cap of approximately $448.84B.

Q: What is the most recent quarterly earnings per share (EPS) for Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)?

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)'s diluted earnings per share (Diluted EPS) is 19.256195927119723. EPS = Net Income / Total Diluted Shares, which is a key metric for measuring a company's profitability.

Q: Should you buy or sell Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) now?

As of now, COST is trading at $1,010.69, with a P/E ratio of 51.712548487467586 and a diluted EPS of 19.256195927119723. Your buy or sell decisions should be based on your investment goals and risk tolerance. We recommend making an overall judgment by considering Costco Wholesale Corp's financial reports, the outlook of the Discount Stores sector, and your own holdings. Investing involves risk—please make decisions prudently.

Q: What factors can affect the stock price of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)?

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*Data last updated: 2026-05-04 07:21 (UTC+8)

As of 2026-05-04 07:21, Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is priced at $1.010,69, with a total market cap of $448,84B, a P/E ratio of 51,71, and a dividend yield of 0,53%. Today, the stock price fluctuated between $1.006,50 and $1.031,33. The current price is 0,41% above the day's low and 2,00% below the day's high, with a trading volume of 1,50M. Over the past 52 weeks, COST has traded between $937,02 to $1.035,78, and the current price is -2,42% away from the 52-week high.

COST Key Stats

Yesterday's Close$1.014,53

Market Cap$448,84B

Volume1,50M

P/E Ratio51,71

Dividend Yield (TTM)0,53%

Dividend Amount$1,47

Diluted EPS (TTM)19,25

Net Income (FY)$8,09B

Revenue (FY)$275,23B

Earnings Date2026-07-29

EPS Estimate4,95

Revenue Estimate$68,69B

Shares Outstanding442,41M

Beta (1Y)0.978

Ex-Dividend Date2026-05-01

Dividend Payment Date2026-05-15

About COST

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. It offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. The company offers sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco and deli products; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. It also operates pharmacies, opticals, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers, as well as 636 gas stations; and offers business delivery, travel, same-day grocery, and various other services online in various countries. As of August 29, 2021, the company operated 815 membership warehouses, including 564 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 105 in Canada, 39 in Mexico, 30 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom, 16 in South Korea, 14 in Taiwan, 12 in Australia, 3 in Spain, 1 in Iceland, 1 in France, and 1 in China. It also operates e-commerce websites in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.

SectorConsumer Defensive

IndustryDiscount Stores

CEORon Vachris

HeadquartersIssaquah,WA,US

Official Websitehttps://www.costco.com

Employees (FY)341,00K

Average Revenue (1Y)$807,14K

Net Income per Employee$23,75K

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Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is currently trading at $1.010,69, with a 24h change of -0,51%. The 52-week trading range is $937,02–$1.035,78.

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