Strategic Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST – Free Report) by 70.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 7,653 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,157 shares during the period. Costco Wholesale accounts for about 1.0% of Strategic Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 24th largest holding. Strategic Advisors LLC’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $6,600,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. FORA Capital LLC bought a new stake in Costco Wholesale during the third quarter worth about $2,781,000. World Investment Advisors increased its position in Costco Wholesale by 8.4% during the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 20,081 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $15,835,000 after buying an additional 1,560 shares in the last quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas increased its position in Costco Wholesale by 24.5% during the 4th quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas now owns 140,429 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $121,098,000 after buying an additional 27,625 shares in the last quarter. Curtis Advisory Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 56.7% during the fourth quarter. Curtis Advisory Group LLC now owns 4,535 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,911,000 after acquiring an additional 1,641 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mariner LLC increased its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 1.5% during the third quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 399,894 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $370,140,000 after acquiring an additional 5,937 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 68.48% of the company’s stock.
Costco Wholesale Stock Down 1.1%
Costco Wholesale stock opened at $946.11 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. 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 $419.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.59, a PEG ratio of 4.70 and a beta of 0.88. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,007.23 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $963.04.
Costco Wholesale Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Friday, May 1st were issued a $1.47 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 1st. This is an increase from Costco Wholesale’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.30. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.58%.
Insider Activity at Costco Wholesale
In related news, EVP Claudine Adamo sold 730 shares of Costco Wholesale stock in a transaction on Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,003.02, for a total value of $732,204.60. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 6,121 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,139,485.42. The trade was a 10.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several brokerages have recently weighed in on COST. Raymond James Financial raised their price target on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price target on Costco Wholesale from $890.00 to $1,000.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $1,050.00 price target on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Costco Wholesale from $950.00 to $1,000.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Gordon Haskett lifted their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,100.00 in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Twenty-two equities 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,056.32.
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More Costco Wholesale News
Here are the key news stories impacting Costco Wholesale this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and bulls continue to point to Costco’s strong long-term drivers, including value-focused pricing, membership growth, solid traffic, and digital expansion, with Jefferies and DA Davidson both highlighting the company’s durable business model and reinforcing constructive outlooks. Costco’s value strategy, membership growth support outlook after strong quarter, says Jefferies
- Positive Sentiment: Costco’s fiscal Q3 showed continued sales strength, including 9.8% comparable sales growth and 12% revenue growth, while reports also noted record gas sales and strong protein-related demand, suggesting healthy consumer traffic and resilient basket sizes. Is Costco’s 9.8% Comparable Sales Growth Stronger Than It Looks?
- Positive Sentiment: Costco is benefiting from shifting consumer demand for protein-heavy foods and drinks, which could support category growth as GLP-1 usage and wellness trends boost protein spending. Costco is selling wild amounts of protein as whey shortages loom
- Neutral Sentiment: Several new-store and local development stories, including plans for a new Costco in Irondale and efforts to preserve a Kansas City location, are supportive of the growth narrative but are not immediate stock catalysts. New Costco coming to Irondale. Here’s what to know
- Negative Sentiment: The main reason the stock is falling is that investors appear unconvinced the strong operating results justify Costco’s premium valuation, especially after the shares slid to a three-month low following earnings. Costco (COST) Stock Drops 16% From Peak — Should You Buy the Dip?
- Negative Sentiment: Despite solid revenue growth, multiple articles note that the stock did not get a post-earnings boost, reflecting concern about slowing membership growth, margin sensitivity, and whether the recent pullback is enough to make the shares attractive. Why Even 12% Revenue Growth in Q3 Wasn’t Enough to Give Costco’s Stock a Boost
Costco Wholesale Profile
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.
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