Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) — Analysis Summary
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has a market cap of $404.88B with year-over-year revenue growth of +8.2%. Net margin stands at 2.9%. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 45.8.
Key Takeaways
- Revenue changed +8.2% year-over-year
- Net margin of 2.9%
- P/E ratio of 45.8
Compared to other companies in the RETAIL-VARIETY STORES sector, COST posted revenue growth of +8.2% and trades at a P/E of 45.8.
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)
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Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 910 warehouses, serving more than 80 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (93% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
Sector
RETAIL-VARIETY STORES
Employees
341,000
Headquarters
ISSAQUAH, WA
Exchange
XNAS
Systematic competitive advantage assessment based on 4yr data
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Capital Structure
Cash Flow
Annual Dividend/Share
$5.88
Dividend Yield
0.64%
Dividend History
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