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COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
$982.35
6.66
(0.68%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 435.652B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 191.667M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Defensive | |||||
| Industry: | Discount Stores | |||||
| CEO: | Ron Vachris | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 333000 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.costco.com |
Costco Wholesale Corporation, alongside its group entities, operates membership-based retail warehouses across a broad international scope, spanning the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. These outlets provide customers with an extensive array of both well-known branded and proprietary private-label products. Their vast inventory includes household staples, shelf-stable groceries, confectionery, chilled and frozen items, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and deli selections. Furthermore, the stores stock major appliances, consumer electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio furniture, sporting goods, vehicle tires, toys, seasonal merchandise, office supplies, automotive maintenance products, postage services, event tickets, apparel, small kitchen appliances, home furnishings, domestic textiles, kitchenware, custom-order kiosks, and fine jewelry. Fresh departments offer meat, produce, a service deli, and bakery items. Beyond retail goods, Costco provides in-store amenities such as pharmacies, optical clinics, food courts, hearing aid centers, and tire installation facilities, in addition to managing 636 gas stations. The company also extends its offerings online through business delivery, travel booking, and same-day grocery fulfillment in various countries. As of August 29, 2021, Costco maintained a global network of 815 membership warehouses, with 564 located 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, and one each in Iceland, France, and China. Digital storefronts facilitate e-commerce operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. Founded in 1976, the enterprise was originally known as Costco Companies, Inc. before officially adopting the name Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Issaquah, Washington.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 242,290,000 | 254,453,000 | 275,235,000 |
| Gross Profit | 29,704,000 | 32,095,000 | 35,349,000 |
| EBITDA | 10,724,000 | 12,146,000 | 13,398,000 |
| Operating Income | 8,114,000 | 9,285,000 | 10,383,000 |
| Net Income | 6,292,000 | 7,367,000 | 8,099,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 68,994,000 | 69,831,000 | 77,099,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 43,936,000 | 46,209,000 | 47,935,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 25,058,000 | 23,622,000 | 29,164,000 |
| Total Debt | 8,884,000 | 8,272,000 | 8,173,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 13,700,000 | 9,906,000 | 14,161,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 11,068,000 | 11,339,000 | 13,335,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -4,323,000 | -4,710,000 | -5,498,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | 6,745,000 | 6,629,000 | 7,837,000 |
| Net Income | 6,292,000 | 7,367,000 | 8,099,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | 3,497,000 | -3,794,000 | 4,255,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 386,080,204.809 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 402,212,367.772 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 394,507,000 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 21,357,865.643 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 22,250,293.084 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 21,824,033.961 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 12,322,706.690 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 12,996,485.380 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 12,674,661.513 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 34,811,464.825 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 36,266,043.995 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 35,571,278.669 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 28.500 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 29.220 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 27.700 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 15 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 16 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Financial Performance: Costco reported a net income of $1.788 billion for Q2 2025, with earnings per share of $4.02, reflecting strong profitability. Revenue growth remains consistent, supported by high gross profit margins (as per Key Metrics TTM) and operational efficiency, positioning the company as a leader in the retail sector.
- Strong Member Value Proposition: Insights from the Q2 2025 earnings call highlight Costco’s focus on enhancing member value through competitive pricing and quality offerings, driving customer loyalty and sustained revenue streams, particularly in core product categories (Revenue Product Segments).
- Solid Cash Flow and Balance Sheet: High free cash flow yield (Key Metrics TTM) and significant cash reserves (Balance Sheet data) provide financial flexibility for reinvestment and dividend payouts, with a stable dividend yield (Key Metrics TTM) appealing to income-focused investors.
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| Open: | 975.53 | Previous Close: | 975.69 | |
| Day Low: | 970 | Day High: | 984.78 | |
| Year Low: | 844.06 | Year High: | 1096.5 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 1005.24 | Price Avg 200: | 957.21 | |
| Volume: | 1.688M | Average Volume: | 1.99M |
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Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel. Today we’re doing a deep dive on a retail giant that needs almost no introduction—Costco Wholesale. The stock has been under some pressure recently, dipping below that thousand-dollar mark, and a lot of you have been asking if this is a buying opportunity or if the valuation still has room to fall. We’re going to break down the business, the financials, the competitive position, and most importantly, what the intrinsic value looks like…
