Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Reduces Stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise cut its position in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 18.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 6,510 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 1,468 shares during the quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $6,026,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 12.3% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 19,825 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $18,165,000 after purchasing an additional 2,172 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 13.1% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,123 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,029,000 after purchasing an additional 130 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 4.5% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,853 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $3,814,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares during the last quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. lifted its stake in Costco Wholesale by 1.1% in the 2nd quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. now owns 2,110 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,089,000 after buying an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. Finally, United Bank lifted its stake in Costco Wholesale by 4.2% in the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 5,846 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $5,787,000 after buying an additional 235 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Costco Wholesale news, EVP James C. Klauer sold 1,500 shares of Costco Wholesale stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $939.00, for a total value of $1,408,500.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 44,837 shares in the company, valued at $42,101,943. This trade represents a 3.24% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Russell D. Miller sold 1,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $916.32, for a total transaction of $1,374,480.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 8,240 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,550,476.80. This represents a 15.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 6,915 shares of company stock valued at $6,317,097. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Telsey Advisory Group raised their price target on Costco Wholesale from $1,100.00 to $1,125.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday. Mizuho upped their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,065.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Daiwa Securities Group decreased their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $947.00 to $917.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. HSBC dropped their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $1,060.00 to $1,045.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $926.00 to $977.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,037.20.

Costco Wholesale Trading Up 0.7%

Shares of Costco Wholesale stock opened at $1,005.30 on Tuesday. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $844.06 and a fifty-two week high of $1,067.08. The business’s fifty day moving average is $964.39 and its two-hundred day moving average is $935.57. The company has a quick ratio of 0.59, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The firm has a market cap of $446.22 billion, a PE ratio of 52.28, a P/E/G ratio of 4.76 and a beta of 1.00.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last released its earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The retailer reported $4.58 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.55 by $0.03. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 28.57% and a net margin of 2.99%.The firm had revenue of $69.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $68.96 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $4.02 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 9.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 earnings per share for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 30th were issued a dividend of $1.30 per share. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 30th. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio is presently 27.04%.

Costco Wholesale News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Federal trade‑court tariff ruling could produce refunds that management says would be passed through to members as lower prices — a direct boost to Costco’s value proposition and membership retention. Costco Tariff Refunds Could Reinforce Low Prices And Membership Value
• Positive Sentiment: Retail spending trends favor warehouse clubs as budget‑conscious shoppers shift to value retailers — ETF coverage pieces highlight Costco as a beneficiary of this trend. 3 ETFs That Could Benefit as Consumers Tighten Their Budgets
• Positive Sentiment: Operational momentum: February comps up ~7.9% and e‑commerce +21.8%, extending sales strength that supports Costco’s premium multiple. Do Costco’s February Comparable Sales Justify Its Premium Valuation?
• Positive Sentiment: Store and service expansion: reports of a new standalone gas station and continued local store wins (e.g., Port St. Lucie) support comp growth and member convenience. Costco building another standalone gas station
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst activity is mixed but active — several outlets raised price targets (range of increases reported), while Citi and DA Davidson remain neutral; these moves create both headline support and valuation debate. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) Price Target Raised to $1,315.00
• Neutral Sentiment: Investment write‑ups from Motley Fool, Seeking Alpha and Zacks continue to debate valuation vs. growth — coverage keeps Costco in investors’ screens but yields mixed buy/hold conclusions. 3 Things to Know About Costco Stock Before You Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure and industry moves — BJ’s and other clubs are making aggressive plays to attract budget shoppers, which could pressure share gains or margins in specific markets. BJ’s Wholesale makes bold move to lure more shoppers
• Negative Sentiment: Some sell‑side movement is cautionary: Goldman Sachs cut its price target (to $1,088) even as others raised theirs — a reminder that valuation (P/E >50) is a focal risk for investors. The Goldman Sachs Group Cuts Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) Price Target to $1,088.00
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short‑interest data are effectively meaningless/no change this cycle, so short pressure is not a driver today. (Data entry shows 0 shares / 0 days to cover.)

Costco Wholesale 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.