Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Holdings Raised by Baldwin Investment Management LLC

Baldwin Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 10.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,048 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,058 shares during the quarter. Costco Wholesale comprises about 1.2% of Baldwin Investment Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest holding. Baldwin Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $10,226,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Silver Oak Securities Incorporated grew its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 49.3% in the third quarter. Silver Oak Securities Incorporated now owns 3,780 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,499,000 after purchasing an additional 1,248 shares in the last quarter. Permanent Capital Management LP purchased a new position in Costco Wholesale in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $874,000. Wealthspire Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 2.0% in the second quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 15,799 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $15,640,000 after acquiring an additional 312 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 1.7% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 43,356,271 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $42,920,107,000 after acquiring an additional 711,560 shares during the period. Finally, Exchange Traded Concepts LLC grew its stake in Costco Wholesale by 43.6% during the 3rd quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 23,444 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $21,700,000 after purchasing an additional 7,116 shares in the last quarter. 68.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Costco Wholesale News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Broad-based comparable-sales strength across the U.S., Canada and international markets — traffic, higher tickets and digital sales are driving momentum. Why Costco’s Comparable Sales Strength Looks Broad-Based Globally
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts collectively rate COST as an average “Moderate Buy,” which supports near-term demand for shares from institutional buyers. Costco Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Articles highlight Costco’s stable profits and resilient supermarket-style business model, reinforcing its defensive, cash-generating profile. Costco: Supermarket Giant With Stable Profits
• Positive Sentiment: Tariff-rollbacks may be a tailwind for margins/pricing on imported goods — a cited near-term benefit for Costco’s cost structure. Costco: A Tariff-Rollback Winner, But No Longer On Sale
• Positive Sentiment: Retail buzz (viral food-court dessert) can boost foot traffic and member engagement, a small but relevant driver for same-store sales. Costco’s New $3 Food Court Dessert Is Going Viral
• Neutral Sentiment: Higher investor search/interest in COST signals attention but not direction — watch flows and news catalysts. Investors Heavily Search Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
• Neutral Sentiment: Mentions by high-profile commentators (e.g., Jim Cramer) keep the name in public view; helpful for retail interest but not a fundamental catalyst. Jim Cramer Looks Back On Costco’s Share Price Performance
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with Sam’s Club/Walmart highlight competitive context; price positioning remains a watch item but not a new risk. We compared Costco and Sam’s Club prices on store brand products
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concern: several pieces warn COST’s strong run has driven a high P/E (~52–53), raising the risk that future returns depend on continued execution and comp strength. Costco Stock Is Soaring, but Is It Getting Ahead of Itself?
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentators argue Costco’s premium valuation and ubiquity limit upside for new investors — a caution for long-term entrants at current levels. 1 Reason I Haven’t Bought Costco Stock — and Probably Never Will
• Negative Sentiment: Member-facing policy changes or rules that frustrate long-term members could be a minor retention risk if they scale. Costco rule may frustrate some members

Costco Wholesale Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of Costco Wholesale stock opened at $986.02 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $437.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.20 and a beta of 1.01. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 52-week low of $844.06 and a 52-week high of $1,067.08. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $937.07 and its 200-day simple moving average is $934.29. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 11th. The retailer reported $4.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.27 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $67.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $67.03 billion. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 29.35% and a net margin of 2.96%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $4.04 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 earnings per share for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 30th were given a $1.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 30th. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio is presently 27.85%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on COST shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Northcoast Research set a $1,100.00 price target on shares of Costco Wholesale and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 24th. Telsey Advisory Group restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $1,100.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Monday, February 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,050.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Costco Wholesale from $900.00 to $950.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,008.07.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Costco Wholesale news, EVP Teresa A. Jones sold 850 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $986.26, for a total transaction of $838,321.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 4,228 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,169,907.28. This represents a 16.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Javier Polit sold 558 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $862.89, for a total transaction of $481,492.62. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 10,190 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,792,849.10. This trade represents a 5.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 6,915 shares of company stock valued at $6,317,097 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale Company Profile

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.