Costco (COST) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
The initial market response to Costco's NASDAQ: COST FQ3 earnings release is that comps were tepid. However, tepid is in the eye of the beholder, and the 8.0% adjusted increase is a solid figure regardless of its comparison to consensus estimates.
Shoppers are fans of Costco's prices. Could the warehouse giant's stock get a smaller price tag, too?
Lower agricultural commodity prices outlooks can help Costco strengthen its market position, pass savings to customers, and gradually expand margins. Investments in new warehouses can drive higher traffic overall and accelerate revenue growth despite initial cannibalization of existing warehouses. Costco's valuation premium vs. comps is justified as its superior business model has delivered vastly superior shareholder returns. Encouragingly, the current COST premium vs. comps is slightly below historical averages.
Exceeding expectations for its fiscal third quarter after-market hours on Thursday, Costco Wholesale (COST) stock has spiked +4% in today's trading session.
Costco tops Q3 estimates with strong e-commerce comps, 8% sales growth, and rising margins amid solid traffic and membership gains.
Costco's (COST) stock, trading near $1,009, has surged 2,970% since its last split in January 2000, driven by strong membership growth and financial performance.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, ETR:CTO) posted quarterly earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street estimates, as the membership-only warehouse retailer saw its sales jump 8% year-over-year. For the fiscal third quarter which ended on May 11, revenue was $63.2 billion, ahead of the $63.19 billion expected by analysts.
Costco Wholesale had a great Q3 FY 2025 earnings report, but the stock fell after hours. There are a lot of reasons for this, but the most notable is the high pricing metrics the company carries; its valuation is 'lofty,' as they say. Tariffs remain a key risk for Costco, but they seem to be navigating them well so far. They affect a third of Costco's US sales.
Texas Roadhouse has shown exceptional growth and resilience, justifying premium valuations, despite my initial skepticism. Recent results highlight steady high-single-digit growth, positive comps, and solid margins, even as new store impact slows. The expansion pace is steady but slowing, and new brands lag behind the core concept, raising questions about long-term growth drivers.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Gary Millerchip - Chief Financial Officer Ron Vachris - President & Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Christopher Horvers - JPMorgan Michael Lasser - UBS Scot Ciccarelli - Truist Zhihan Ma - Bernstein Greg Melich - Evercore ISI Chuck Grom - Gordon Haskett John Heinbockel - Guggenheim Securities Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer Kelly Bania - BMO Capital Markets Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs Peter Benedict - Baird Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Abby, and I'll be your conference operator today.
Market indexes spent almost all day in the green this Thursday, save for a brief scare mid-day.