Costco plans 26 net-new warehouses in fiscal 2026 as U.S. relocations and a deep international pipeline extend its growth runway.
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Costco Wholesale TodayCOSTCostco Wholesale$940.87 0.00 (0.00%) As of 07/17/2026 04:00 PM Eastern52-Week Range$844.06▼$1,096.50Dividend Yield0.62%P/E Ratio47.33Price Target$1,059.07Add to WatchlistCostco Wholesale Club Inc. NASDAQ: COST recently reported its June sales numbers, and on first glance, it appears to be another strong month of growth for the country's premier wholesale club.
Costco's June sales growth slowed, but resilient demand, digital gains and rising estimates support a hold stance as valuation stays elevated.
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Consumer advocate Clark Howard has long pointed out an oddity about Costco that almost no other big-box retailer can match: the company frequently sells inventory before it even has to pay the supplier for it.
Costco's June sales show resilient demand and surging digital growth, but slowing comparable sales keep its premium valuation under scrutiny.
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