Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
Is Costco Stock a Buy or Sell After Its Latest Q2 Earnings Report?
Costco has long been known for its stability and strong customer base, even in the face of broader economic headwinds.
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is a Trending Stock
Costco (COST) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Costco Price Plunge Equals Opportunity for Investors
Costco Wholesale NASDAQ: COST March 2025 price plunge allows investors to buy into this industry-leading membership club at a discount ahead of an expected special dividend payment. The company is still a few quarters away from being able to issue another special but is on track, increasing its cash by 25% YTD in Q2 and 35% compared to the prior year.
5 Reasons to Buy Costco Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Costco's (COST -3.10%) stock dropped 6% on March 7 after the company posted its latest earnings report. In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended on Feb. 16, the warehouse retailer's revenue rose 9% year over year to $63.72 billion and exceeded analysts' estimates by $640 million.
Costco's February Comparable Sales Show Impressive Growth
Costco's distinctive membership business model and pricing power set it apart from traditional players. Comparable sales for February increase 6.5%.
COST stock falls on earnings and tariff threats, but Costco is still opening 12 new U.S. stores this year
Shares of Costco (COST) fell more than 7% in midday trading on Friday after the wholesale retailer reported mixed second-quarter earnings results, missing profit estimates but beating on revenue, as the company braces for the impact of tariffs and inflation on consumer spending.
Costco Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, E-Commerce Comp Sales Rise 21%
COST's second-quarter results report a 9% year-over-year revenue rise, with e-commerce comparable sales up 20.9%. Strong comparable sales gains across key markets.
Shares of Costco Fall After Mixed Earnings and Warnings About Tariffs
Shares of Costco (COST -6.50%) traded 6.4% lower, as of 10:14 a.m. ET, after the large membership retailer reported mixed earnings results.
Costco Wholesale Posts Q4 Earnings Miss; Performing Well Above Peers, Analysts Say
Costco Wholesale Corp COST shares are down on Friday, after the company reported mixed fiscal second-quarter results.
Costco Stock Brushes Off Bull Notes After Profit Miss
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) stock is down 4.9% to trade at $206.63 at last glance, after the retailer reported worse-than-expected profits for the second quarter due to rising merchandising costs.
Costco earnings fall short as consumers remain cautious with tariffs looming
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, ETR:CTO) shares edged lower pre-market after the warehouse retailer's fiscal second quarter earnings fell short of expectations. The company's net income was $1.79 billion or $4.02 per share, short of expectations of $4.11 per share.
Costco: Strong Business, But Its Earnings Multiple Can't Expand Forever
Costco's Q2-2025 earnings report showed solid revenue growth but a slight EPS miss, leading to a 1.2% stock dip in after-hours trading. Despite robust fundamentals, Costco's high valuation requires a 12.318% FCF/share CAGR for 20 years to justify its current price. The stock's P/E ratio is already high, limiting future multiple expansion and potentially hurting returns if it contracts.
