Asset Advisors Investment Management LLC Has $47.03 Million Stock Position in Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Asset Advisors Investment Management LLC reduced its stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 1.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 50,805 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 877 shares during the period. Costco Wholesale makes up 4.5% of Asset Advisors Investment Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 4th biggest position. Asset Advisors Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $47,027,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Bulwark Capital Corp purchased a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale in the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Soundwatch Capital LLC lifted its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 635.7% in the 2nd quarter. Soundwatch Capital LLC now owns 2,553 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 2,206 shares in the last quarter. LFA Lugano Financial Advisors SA purchased a new stake in Costco Wholesale in the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. Anderson Financial Strategies LLC raised its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 900.0% during the 1st quarter. Anderson Financial Strategies LLC now owns 40 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Financial Connections Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 975.0% in the 2nd quarter. Financial Connections Group Inc. now owns 43 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Tiffany Marie Barbre sold 1,239 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, October 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $934.62, for a total transaction of $1,157,994.18. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 5,155 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,817,966.10. This represents a 19.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Claudine Adamo sold 2,700 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $935.68, for a total value of $2,526,336.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 6,851 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,410,343.68. The trade was a 28.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 8,946 shares of company stock worth $8,175,048. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have issued reports on COST shares. DA Davidson restated a “neutral” rating and set a $1,000.00 target price on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,025.00 to $1,027.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $1,065.00 to $990.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, September 29th. Roth Capital set a $769.00 price target on Costco Wholesale and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,218.00 to $1,171.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 12th. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $994.08.

Costco Wholesale Price Performance

Costco Wholesale stock opened at $889.10 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $893.00 and a 200 day moving average price of $932.98. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 12-month low of $844.06 and a 12-month high of $1,078.23. The stock has a market cap of $394.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 47.62, a PEG ratio of 5.25 and a beta of 1.02.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 11th. The retailer reported $4.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.27 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $67.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $67.03 billion. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 2.96% and a return on equity of 29.35%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $4.04 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 earnings per share for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 31st were given a $1.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 31st. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. Costco Wholesale’s payout ratio is currently 27.85%.

Trending Headlines about Costco Wholesale

Here are the key news stories impacting Costco Wholesale this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho upgraded COST to “outperform” and raised its price target to $1,000, giving investors a near-term upside anchor and likely supporting buying interest. COST upgraded at Mizuho
• Positive Sentiment: Costco expects a new Port St. Lucie distribution center to open in March 2026 — a logistics expansion that can lower fulfillment costs and improve inventory flow in Florida. Port St. Lucie distribution center
• Positive Sentiment: Costco NZ reported its first profit since 2022 (NZ$9.6m) as revenue climbed, signaling international unit economics are improving. Costco NZ posts profit
• Positive Sentiment: Member partnerships (e.g., discounted Cadillac/Volvo EV offers) and perks may boost membership value and retention — a sticky revenue driver for the warehouse model. EV discounts for members
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and coverage pieces highlight Costco’s growing digital ecosystem (e‑commerce, AI, same‑day delivery) as a compounding growth engine and referenced possible special/dividend actions, adding to bullish sentiment. Digital ecosystem article
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary bundles Costco among mega-cap “durable compounders” for 2026 — supportive longer‑term narrative but not a short‑term catalyst by itself. Why These 3 Mega-Caps Could Still Surprise
• Neutral Sentiment: high-profile investor commentary (e.g., Jim Cramer, Motley Fool lists) repeats a long-term buy thesis for COST; useful for sentiment but not an immediate fundamental change. Cramer’s Stop Trading: Costco
• Negative Sentiment: Some analyst pieces and models remain cautious: Zacks and others have published guarded near‑term earnings outlooks, calling out potential Q2 softness — a restraint on valuation. Zacks pessimistic outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Price‑target/forecast pieces note COST has pulled back from its 52‑week high and faces valuation questions; that technical/valuation pressure can limit near‑term upside. Price prediction and recent pullback

About Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs that sell a wide array of merchandise in bulk at discounted prices. The company’s product mix includes groceries, fresh and frozen food, household goods, electronics, apparel, and seasonal items, augmented by its prominent private-label brand, Kirkland Signature. Costco’s business model centers on annual membership fees and high-volume, low-margin sales, designed to drive repeat purchasing and strong customer loyalty among both consumers and small-business buyers.

Beyond merchandise, Costco provides a range of ancillary services that complement its warehouses, including gasoline stations, pharmacy and optical services, hearing aid centers, photo services, and travel and insurance products.