Senator Shelley M Capito sold shares of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) valued between $1,000 and $15,000. The transaction occurred on October 16, 2025, and was reported on November 3, 2025, 18 days later, in compliance with the STOCK Act's 30-day reporting requirement.
This sale was executed through Capito's spouse's account. The STOCK Act of 2012 mandates that members of Congress report stock transactions within 30 days to enhance transparency and mitigate insider trading risks.
Costco Wholesale Corp, a leading retailer, operates membership warehouses and employs 341,000 full-time staff. The company, headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, operates 891 warehouses globally, including 614 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. As of November 8, 2025, Costco holds a market cap of $409.3 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.54 and an earnings per share of 18.21.
Upcoming earnings are scheduled for May 26, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $4.89 and revenue of $69.4 billion.
Congressional trading disclosures like this one provide insight into the financial activities of elected officials. While these transactions are legal when disclosed properly, they should be viewed as one of many data points rather than direct investment signals. Research on congressional trading activity shows mixed results regarding its predictive value for stock performance, suggesting that broader trends should be examined rather than isolated transactions.