Northcoast Research upgraded Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) to Buy from Neutral on December 23, 2025. The current price stands at $871.86.
This upgrade reflects a more optimistic outlook on Costco's prospects, potentially indicating improved fundamentals or better-than-expected business performance. As of December 18, 2025, Costco has a market capitalization of $383.0 billion, a P/E ratio of 46.13, and an earnings per share (EPS) of 18.67, alongside a dividend yield of 60.3%.
Costco operates 891 warehouses globally, with 614 located in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company employs 341,000 full-time staff and engages primarily in the operation of membership warehouses. Upcoming earnings are scheduled for May 27, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $4.98 and revenue projected at $69.7 billion.
Analyst consensus as of December 1, 2025, indicates 12 Strong Buy, 15 Buy, and 17 Hold ratings, reflecting a general positive sentiment towards the company. Recent analyst actions include a downgrade from Roth Capital to Sell on December 15, 2025, and a maintenance of ratings by other firms, indicating varied perspectives within the analyst community.
Investment decisions should consider multiple factors, including company fundamentals and market trends, as analyst ratings can evolve over time based on new information.