Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Shares Acquired by Saiph Capital LLC

Posted by Brian Himes on Aug 18th, 2026

Saiph Capital LLC grew its stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST – Free Report) by 137.9% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,323 shares of the retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 767 shares during the period. Costco Wholesale comprises 0.4% of Saiph Capital LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 28th biggest holding. Saiph Capital LLC’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $1,238,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in COST. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management acquired a new position in Costco Wholesale during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. purchased a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale in the fourth quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Joseph Group Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale in the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale Trading Down 0.8%

NASDAQ:COST opened at $953.50 on Tuesday. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 12-month low of $844.06 and a 12-month high of $1,096.50. The firm has a market cap of $422.86 billion, a PE ratio of 47.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.57 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $949.34 and a 200 day moving average price of $981.20.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The retailer reported $4.93 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.94 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $70.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $70.12 billion. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 28.04% and a net margin of 3.01%.During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.28 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 20.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 7th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a dividend of $1.47 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Costco Wholesale’s payout ratio is currently 29.58%.

Insider Activity at Costco Wholesale

In related news, Director Kenneth D. Denman sold 885 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $957.45, for a total transaction of $847,343.25. Following the sale, the director directly owned 4,779 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,575,653.55. This represents a 15.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,088.00 to $1,159.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,192.00 to $1,194.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $977.00 to $1,011.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,205.00 to $1,275.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Finally, BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $1,125.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Friday, May 29th. Twenty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,059.53.

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More Costco Wholesale News

Here are the key news stories impacting Costco Wholesale this week:

Positive Sentiment: Membership monetization remains a key growth driver. Growth in Executive memberships, improving digital conversion and rising membership-fee income could support margins and earnings even if retail sales growth moderates. Can Costco Stock Reach New Highs in Member Monetization?
Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain generally favorable. Costco has an average “Moderate Buy” recommendation, which may provide support while investors assess the company’s recent share weakness. Costco Wholesale Receives Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
Positive Sentiment: Customer loyalty and expansion support the long-term case. North American membership renewal rates of 92.2%, strong cash generation and a broad warehouse expansion plan reinforce Costco’s competitive position and potential for future earnings growth. Is Now a Good Time to Buy Costco Wholesale Stock?
Neutral Sentiment: Recent industry coverage compares Costco’s quarterly performance with other non-discretionary retailers, offering context but no clearly identified new company-specific catalyst. Q2 Earnings Highs and Lows: Costco Versus Retail Peers
Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains the principal risk. Costco trades at more than 40 times forward earnings, leaving limited room for execution disappointments. The shares have also lagged the broader S&P 500, while TJX Companies is presented as a potentially better-value retail investment. Should Investors Be Concerned That Costco Stock Trades at Over 40 Times Forward Earnings?

About Costco Wholesale

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Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs that sell a wide array of merchandise in bulk at discounted prices. The company’s product mix includes groceries, fresh and frozen food, household goods, electronics, apparel, and seasonal items, augmented by its prominent private-label brand, Kirkland Signature. Costco’s business model centers on annual membership fees and high-volume, low-margin sales, designed to drive repeat purchasing and strong customer loyalty among both consumers and small-business buyers.

Beyond merchandise, Costco provides a range of ancillary services that complement its warehouses, including gasoline stations, pharmacy and optical services, hearing aid centers, photo services, and travel and insurance products.