Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock
$978.01
−0.41% Close Oct 15
COST stock sits 10.8% below its 52-week high and is not in an uptrend under our rules.
Open interactive chartCOST stock price today
COST stock closed at $978.01, down 0.41% from the prior close of $982.00. The day range ran from $977.24 to $1,008.37, and volume reached 2,999,000 shares against a 50-day average of 2,068,088. The stock trades 10.8% below its 52-week high of $1,096.50 and 15.9% above its 52-week low of $844.06. Returns are 9.43% over one month and 13.41% year to date.
- Last close
- $978.01
- Day range
- $977.24 to $1,008.37
- 52-week range
- $844.06 to $1,096.50
- From 52-week high
- −10.8%
- Average volume (50 days)
- 2.1M
- 1 week
- +3.2%
- 1 month
- +9.4%
- 3 months
- +4.0%
- Year to date
- +13.4%
- 1 year
- +3.3%
- 3 years
- +74.0%
- 5 years
- +116.0%
Is COST stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. COST stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
Not yet. COST stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average. Neither momentum filter is active: 0 of 2 are active, with a 100-day ROC of -4.9% against a minimum of 40% and a 100-day EMA slope of -4.8% against a minimum of 25%. The stock does not match the Trend Template on the latest scan. The 20-day SMA is $929.05, the 50-day SMA $932.99, the 150-day SMA $964.88 and the 200-day SMA $965.50, so the averages are not stacked, though the 200-day SMA is rising at 0.51%.
- Daily Pivot momentum filters
- 0 of 2 active
- 100-day ROC
- −4.9% filter at 40%: off
- 100-day EMA slope
- −4.8% filter at 25%: off
- Trend state
- Sideways
- Minervini Trend Template
- Not met on the latest scan
- 50-day average
- Above
- 150-day average
- Above
- 200-day average
- Above
- 200-day slope (1 month)
- +0.51%
- ATR (14) % of price
- 1.66%
Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.
COST support and resistance levels
COST stock has overhead resistance at its Daily Pivot high of $931.09, 4.8% above the close. The latest Daily Pivot low sits at $883.10, 9.7% below the close, which is the nearest lower reference in the data. The 200-day SMA at $965.50 and the 150-day SMA at $964.88 both sit about 1.3% above the close. The 9-day EMA at $955.19 and the 21-day EMA at $939.06 sit above the close as well.
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| 200-day SMA | $965.50 | −1.3% |
| 150-day SMA | $964.88 | −1.3% |
| 30-week SMA | $963.42 | −1.5% |
| 9-day EMA | $955.19 | −2.3% |
| 21-day EMA | $939.06 | −4.0% |
| 50-day SMA | $932.99 | −4.6% |
| Daily Pivot resistance (pivot high) | $931.09 | −4.8% |
| Latest Daily Pivot low | $883.10 | −9.7% |
Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $978.01.
COST breakout and scanner signals
COST stock has no Daily Pivot Breakout, Minervini Trend Template or Episodic Pivot signals in the past year. Two bullish signals appeared recently: an Ichimoku TK cross on Oct 8, 2026 and a 9/21 EMA cross on Oct 6, 2026, each with three signals over the past year. Neither signal is newer than the last five sessions.
| Scanner | Last signal (free view, 5 sessions late) | Past year |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot Breakout | None in the last year | 0 |
| Minervini Trend Template | None in the last year | 0 |
| Episodic Pivot | None in the last year | 0 |
| Ichimoku TK cross | Oct 8, 2026 | 3 |
| 9/21 EMA cross | Oct 6, 2026 | 3 |
COST seasonality by month
COST stock has its strongest average month in November, at 3.31% with 85% of Novembers up across 26 years. October is also firm, averaging 3.27% with 65% of months up. December is flat, averaging -0.01% with 46% of months up. May and August average slight declines.
- Jan+1.1%58% up
- Feb+0.4%56% up
- Mar+1.0%48% up
- Apr+1.4%63% up
- May−0.2%63% up
- Jun+1.2%52% up
- Jul+1.7%67% up
- Aug−0.2%52% up
- Sep+0.7%52% up
- Oct+3.3%65% up
- Nov+3.3%85% up
- Dec−0.0%46% up
Average monthly return over 26+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.
COST earnings history
COST stock's latest reported quarter, Oct 9, 2026, showed an actual result of -0.06 against an estimate of -0.12, a surprise of -50%. The Sep 24, 2026 report beat its estimate, with an actual of 6.75 against 6.53, a surprise of 3.37%. The Mar 27, 2026 report missed sharply, at -0.97 against an estimate of -3.78.
| Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | $-0.12 | $-0.06 | −50.0% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $6.53 | $6.75 | +3.4% |
| May 28, 2026 | $4.92 | $4.93 | +0.2% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $-3.78 | $-0.97 | −74.3% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $4.54 | $4.58 | +0.9% |
COST bull and bear case
COST stock has two bullish readings: price is above a rising 200-day moving average, and the close is above Daily Pivot resistance. The bull case rests on those two readings and on the bullish Ichimoku and EMA crosses in the signal data. The bear case rests on neither Daily Pivot momentum filter being active, with the 100-day ROC at -4.9% and the EMA slope at -4.8%, and on the stock failing the latest Trend Template scan.
What looks strong
- Price is above a rising 200-day moving average.
- Price closed above its Daily Pivot resistance level.
What looks weak
- Neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active (100-day ROC -4.9%, 100-day EMA slope -4.8%; the filters need 40% and 25%).
- Does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.
COST news and SEC filings, last 30 days
COST stock has six recent filings, including a 10-K dated Oct 7, 2026 and an 8-K dated Oct 14, 2026 labeled Other events and Exhibits. A Form 4 was also filed on Oct 14, 2026, along with two Form 4 filings on Sep 30, 2026. The Sep 24, 2026 8-K is tagged as quarterly or annual results.
- 4PRIMARY DOCUMENT
- 8-KOther events; Exhibits
- 10-K10-K
- 4PRIMARY DOCUMENT
- 4PRIMARY DOCUMENT
- 8-KQuarterly or annual results; Exhibits
Source: SEC EDGAR.
COST insider trading and risks
COST stock insiders recorded three sales and no purchases over the last 12 months, for a net change of -4,101 shares and sales valued at $3.8M. The largest was Claudine Adamo, an Executive Vice President, who sold 2,200 shares worth $2.0M on Sep 29, 2026. William Richard Wilcox, also an Executive Vice President, sold 1,100 shares worth $1.05M on Oct 13, 2026.
- Buys, last 90 days
- 0 ($0)
- Sales, last 90 days
- 3 ($3.8M)
- Buys, last 12 months
- 0 ($0)
- Sales, last 12 months
- 3 ($3.8M)
| Date | Insider | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29 | Adamo ClaudineExecutive Vice President | Sale 2,200 shares | $2.0M |
| Oct 13 | Wilcox William RichardExecutive Vice President | Sale 1,100 shares | $1.1M |
| Sep 29 | Frates CatonSr. Executive Vice President | Sale 801 shares | $733,328 |
Insider trades: SEC Form 4 open-market purchases and sales.
COST valuation and fundamentals
COST stock trades at a trailing P/E of 45.8 and a forward P/E of 39.1, with a PEG of 3.02. Its market cap is $433.4B and its enterprise value is $422.3B. The stock trades at 1.43 times sales, 12.1 times book and 29.8 times EV/EBITDA. Revenue over the trailing year is $303.2B, growing 11.1%, and EPS is $21.36.
- Market cap
- $433.38B
- Enterprise value
- $422.26B
- P/E (trailing)
- 45.8
- P/E (forward)
- 39.1
- PEG
- 3.02
- Price to sales
- 1.43
- Price to book
- 12.11
- EV to EBITDA
- 29.8
- Gross margin
- +12.8%
- Operating margin
- +3.8%
- Profit margin
- +3.0%
- Return on equity
- +28.4%
- Revenue (TTM)
- $303.15B
- Revenue growth (quarter, y/y)
- +11.1%
- Cash
- $21.30B
- Debt
- $10.18B
- Beta
- 0.87
COST dividends and splits
COST stock yields 0.59% with a payout ratio of 26.69%. The facts list no recent dividend payments. The stock's beta is 0.87.
- Dividend yield
- 0.59%
- Payout ratio
- 26.7%
Who owns COST?
- Shares outstanding
- 443.5M
- Float
- 442.3M
- Held by insiders
- +0.1%
- Held by institutions
- +74.5%
- Short interest (% of shares)
- +1.7%
- Days to cover
- 3.1
What does Costco Wholesale Corp do?
COST stock belongs to the Consumer Defensive sector and the Discount Stores industry. Costco Wholesale Corp runs membership warehouse clubs serving households and businesses, selling groceries, electronics, home goods, apparel and ancillary services such as gasoline and pharmacies. The company is headquartered in Issaquah, WA, employs about 355,000 people and is led by CEO Ron M. Vachris.
- CEO
- Mr. Ron M. Vachris
- Employees
- 355,000
- Headquarters
- Issaquah, WA, United States
- Website
- costco.com
COST stock FAQ
Is COST stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. COST stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
What is the COST stock price today?
COST stock closed at $978.01 on Oct 15, 2026, down 0.41% from the prior close of $982.00. The stock trades 10.8% below its 52-week high of $1,096.50.
What are the support levels for COST stock?
The latest Daily Pivot low for COST stock is $883.10, 9.7% below the close. Overhead, the Daily Pivot high of $931.09 sits 4.8% above the close, and the 200-day SMA is $965.50.
What were COST stock's recent earnings results?
COST stock reported an actual of -0.06 on Oct 9, 2026 against an estimate of -0.12, a surprise of -50%. The Sep 24, 2026 report beat its estimate, with an actual of 6.75 against 6.53.
Have COST stock insiders been selling?
COST stock insiders recorded three sales and no purchases over the last 12 months, with sales valued at $3.8M. The largest sale was 2,200 shares by Claudine Adamo, an Executive Vice President, on Sep 29, 2026.
What is the seasonality pattern for COST stock?
COST stock has averaged its strongest returns in November at 3.31%, with 85% of Novembers up across 26 years. October averages 3.27% with 65% of months up, while December averages -0.01%.
What is the bull and bear case for COST stock?
The bullish case for COST stock rests on price above a rising 200-day moving average and a close above Daily Pivot resistance. The bearish case rests on neither Daily Pivot momentum filter being active and a failed latest Trend Template scan.