COST Costco Wholesale Corp
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Costco's Stock Surge to All-Time High Fuels Stock Split Speculation
Costco stock reached an all-time high of $1,096.50 on May 19, 2026. This surge fueled speculation about a potential stock split. The stock has increased by...
Costco Found Liable in Disability Discrimination Case, Raising ESG Concerns
A federal jury found Costco liable for disability discrimination. The case centered on reasonable accommodation. The verdict includes damages. The ruling...
Costco traffic surges 18% since 2019, outperforming Walmart and Target
Costco warehouse visits increased more than 18% between the first quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2026. Data from market research firm Placer.ai shows...
Costco Targets 30 New Warehouses Annually, Backed by Rising Dividends
Costco plans to open approximately 30 new warehouses annually over the next decade. The strategy splits new locations almost evenly between United States and...
Costco target jumps to $1,110 at JPMorgan, driven by sales momentum
JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its price target for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) to $1,110 from $1,060. The firm maintained its overweight rating on the stock....
Costco Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 13.1% to $1.47 Per Share
Costco Wholesale Corporation's Board of Directors has declared an increase in its quarterly cash dividend from $1.30 to $1.47 per share, representing a 13.1%...
Costco to Launch Standalone Gas Stations in California and Hawaii
Costco will open its first standalone gas stations. The first facility opens in Mission Viejo, California, in June. This location features 40 pumps. A...
Costco Highlights AI-Driven Sales Growth and New Checkout Technology
Costco Wholesale uses AI-powered product recommendations to boost online store sales. These recommendations generated over $470 million in a single quarter....
Costco Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Tariff-Related Price Hikes
Costco Wholesale faces a proposed nationwide class-action lawsuit filed on March 11, 2026. The suit demands customer refunds for price increases linked to...
Costco to Cut Prices via Tariff Refunds Following Q2 Beat; JP Morgan Eyes $1,060 Target
Costco will return potential import tariff refunds to members through lower prices following recent Supreme Court rulings. CEO Ron Vachris confirmed the...
Costco Shares Slide Following Q2 Double-Beat as Valuation Concerns Weigh
Costco Wholesale reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded analyst expectations. Net sales reached $68.24 billion. This figure represents a...
Costco's second quarter 2026 EPS beats on strong 7.4% comparable sales growth despite a slight revenue miss.
Costco reported second quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $68.24 billion, an increase of 9.1% year-over-year, while diluted EPS grew 13.9% to $4.58. Key...
Costco Wholesale Corp Q2 2026 Earnings Preview: What Analysts Expect on March 05, 2026
Analysts anticipate Costco Wholesale Corp will report revenue of $69.22 billion and earnings per share of $4.53, with the stock currently trading at $1,002.77...
Costco Faces Rotisserie Chicken Labeling Lawsuit Amid Store Opening
Costco Wholesale is facing a new nationwide class action lawsuit concerning the 'no preservatives' claims on its popular Kirkland rotisserie chicken, raising...
Costco Stock Displays Defensive Strength, Remains Flat Despite 2.3% Nasdaq Plunge on Trade War Fears
Costco demonstrated exceptional resilience on January 20, 2026, closing slightly higher despite a massive market sell-off, reinforcing the perception of its...
Costco Publicly Reveals Entire Ad-Tech Stack in Transparency Push
At a National Retail Federation event, Costco Assistant Vice-President Mark Williamson publicly detailed the company’s complete advertising technology stack....
🟢 COST is trading 3.6% up today after strong December sales report and bullish analyst calls
COST is trading 3.6% up at $914.06 after reporting robust December sales figures and receiving supportive analyst commentary. Net sales jumped 8.5%...
Costco Wholesale reports 8.5% December sales increase to $29.86 billion in after-hours trading
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported robust December 2025 net sales of $29.86 billion, marking an 8.5% increase year-over-year, driven by exceptional growth...
Costco Stock Under Pressure Amid Executive Insider Sales and Key $862 Support Test
Costco faces heightened investor scrutiny as Executive Vice President Javier Polit and other top executives sold over $2.26 million in shares in late December...
Costco gains analyst upgrade to Buy with $1,100 target amid valuation reset narrative
Costco Wholesale (COST) was upgraded to Buy with a new price target of $1,100, suggesting a substantial 29% upside from its previous closing price. The...