Costco Wholesale Corp
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The brief
Costco sells bulk groceries, fresh foods, electronics, appliances, tires, and other merchandise through membership-only warehouse stores in the U.S. and internationally [Yahoo Finance]. The company also operates ancillary businesses including gasoline stations, pharmacies, optical centers, food courts, and e-commerce [Yahoo Finance]. Revenue comes from product sales and annual membership fees paid by customers to shop at Costco locations [Yahoo Finance].
Costco Wholesale operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs selling groceries, household goods, electronics, and other merchandise across 14 countries [Yahoo Finance]. The company has 341,000 employees and generated $275.2 billion in revenue over the past year [Yahoo Finance]. Costco's stock has surged 25-27% in 2026, crossing $1,000 per share for the first time, driven by strong customer loyalty and consistent execution of its warehouse model [GuruFocus] [Yahoo Finance].
Costco is financially healthy with strong cash generation, minimal debt, and exceptional returns on invested capital [Yahoo Finance].
Sentinellis health
7.4/10
Moderate concerns
Market capitalisation
$485.5B
Revenue (TTM)
$275.2B
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- Macro2026-05-20
Target Is Melting Down Today. Should Walmart and Costco Stockholders Worry?
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- Macro2026-05-20
Jim Cramer Says He Prefers Costco Over BJ’s for the Long Run
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- Macro2026-05-20
Costco Faces High Bar Ahead of Q3 Results
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- Macro2026-05-20
Costco Stock Tops $1,000 as Split Speculation Builds
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- Macro2026-05-20
Costco and Walmart Approach Earnings at Record Highs. What Their Charts Show.
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- Macro2026-05-20
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Costco trades at 56.8x earnings—more than double the typical large-cap retailer multiple—leaving the stock vulnerable to sharp declines if the company misses earnings expectations or provides cautious guidance [Yahoo Finance]
Risks
5
Opportunities
7
Red flags
2
Leadership
10
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