Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Stock

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST). In a filing disclosed on January 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Costco Wholesale stock on December 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

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• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 12/30/2025.
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• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 12/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 12/24/2025.
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Costco Wholesale Price Performance

NASDAQ:COST opened at $950.98 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 0.53. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a one year low of $844.06 and a one year high of $1,078.23. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $893.22 and a 200 day moving average price of $930.64. The stock has a market cap of $422.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 50.94, a PEG ratio of 5.64 and a beta of 1.02.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 11th. The retailer reported $4.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.27 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $67.31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $4.04 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Ridgewood Investments LLC increased its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 7.4% during the second quarter. Ridgewood Investments LLC now owns 159 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $157,000 after buying an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Wagner Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Costco Wholesale by 3.4% during the 2nd quarter. Wagner Wealth Management LLC now owns 330 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $326,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Hobbs Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 4.4% during the 2nd quarter. Hobbs Wealth Management LLC now owns 262 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $259,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Busey Bank raised its position in Costco Wholesale by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. Busey Bank now owns 2,651 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,454,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Pasadena Private Wealth LLC raised its position in Costco Wholesale by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. Pasadena Private Wealth LLC now owns 1,403 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,299,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. 68.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at Costco Wholesale

In other news, insider Tiffany Marie Barbre sold 1,239 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, October 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $934.62, for a total value of $1,157,994.18. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 5,155 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,817,966.10. This trade represents a 19.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Claudine Adamo sold 2,700 shares of Costco Wholesale stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $935.68, for a total value of $2,526,336.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 6,851 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,410,343.68. This represents a 28.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 10,446 shares of company stock valued at $9,549,528. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Costco Wholesale News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: December sales and digital momentum: December sales accelerated (5-week period showing mid-single-digit comps) and digital-enabled sales surged (~19% YoY), supporting higher traffic and larger average tickets — a clear revenue catalyst. Costco Finally Breaks Out: Is There Still Time to Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Technical breakout and upside interest: After a prolonged pullback, shares have broken above key short-term moving averages, drawing renewed buying and analyst attention that can sustain momentum into earnings and guidance windows. Costco Finally Breaks Out: Is There Still Time to Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Retail footprint expansion: Costco plans/announcements for new warehouses continue (recent local reports of six new openings across three states), supporting membership growth and long-term sales runway. The Costco Craze Continues: 6 New Warehouses Opening Across 3 States
• Neutral Sentiment: Positive long-term narrative but not an immediate catalyst: Features on Costco’s long-term returns (e.g., articles on buy-and-hold outcomes and whether it can make long-term investors wealthy) reinforce confidence but don’t change near-term fundamentals. Could Costco Help You Become a Millionaire Over the Long Term?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Multiple disclosures show executive share sales (EVP Russell Miller sold 1,500 shares), which some investors read as a near-term red flag even though the amounts are small relative to market cap. Several Executives Sell Costco Stock (COST) to Start the New Year
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation headwinds: Analysts and features note Costco trades at a premium (~50x earnings), leaving the stock vulnerable if sales momentum cools or macro pressures hit consumer spending. Read This Before Buying Costco Stock for the Long Term

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

COST has been the topic of several research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $1,044.00 price target on Costco Wholesale in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. DA Davidson reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $1,000.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Thursday, December 4th. Evercore ISI cut their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,060.00 to $1,025.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, September 26th. Roth Capital set a $769.00 target price on Costco Wholesale and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Raymond James Financial lowered their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,070.00 to $1,000.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 12th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $996.00.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

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.