COST posts 14% rise in membership income as executive upgrades and renewals boost recurring revenue strength.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Costco (COST). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Costco has steadily grown its same-store sales and net income over time. It continues to open new warehouse locations, indicating robust demand.
Costco Wholesale released its fiscal first quarter earnings Thursday. The company beat analyst expectations for revenue as well as earnings, but the stock fell post-market anyway. Part of the problem may have been a slowdown in comparable store sales growth.
Costco NASDAQ: COST is a fantastic buy-and-hold stock for 2026, sustaining industry-leading growth and solid margins despite macroeconomic headwinds and shifting consumer habits. It's also a great last-minute addition to 2026 portfolios, as it trades near a strong support target in mid-December, which limits the downside risks while catalysts are at hand.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) posted better-than-expected results as its e-commerce business boomed and revenue from membership fees increased.
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) stock is 1.7% lower to trade at $869.90 at last glance, despite the warehouse club retailer reporting an earnings and revenue beat for the fiscal first quarter.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) reported an 8% rise in first-quarter revenue on Thursday aftermarket, lifted by robust digital engagement and steady traffic, while membership fees climbed and the retailer continued to aggressively expand its warehouse footprint. Revenue for the quarter ended November 24 rose to $67.3 billion, topping analysts' estimates by about $200 million.
COST tops Q1 earnings estimates on 6.4% comp sales growth, strong membership gains and e-commerce momentum.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Costco's digital transformation continues, as the fiscal first quarter delivered double-digit growth in digital comparable sales and engagement with the app, and warehouse members are showing what management termed “consistency” in their spending even amid economic uncertainty. The company logged net sales growth of 7.