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Costco Wholesale

COSTNASDAQConsumer Defensive

Discount Stores
⏱️ 6 min
$945.32
+5.0% Revenue YoY
Market Cap
$420B
52W Low: $679.1252W High: $1,008.25
Current: 81% of 52-week range
P/E Ratio
56.2
Revenue
$254.5B
Gross Margin
12.6%
Healthy
Rev Growth
+5.0%
SCOUT VERDICT
FAVORABLE

Blue-chip defensive retailer with exceptional execution track record. Membership model provides recurring revenue visibility. Premium valuation (56x P/E) reflects quality but limits upside. Strong balance sheet and consistent dividend growth.

📌 KEY FINDINGS
8 of 8 quarters beat earnings estimates
Strong internal CEO succession - Jan 2024
72% institutional ownership signals confidence
P/E of 56x is 60% above 5-year average
Limited domestic growth runway as market matures
DATA AVAILABILITY FOR ANALYST
SEC Filings Earnings Analyst Coverage Insider Data
WHAT ANALYST UNLOCKS
+Membership renewal rate trends
+International expansion analysis
+Same-store sales decomposition
+E-commerce growth trajectory

Disclaimer

This Scout report is educational content provided for informational purposes only. It is designed to help you quickly understand a company's key metrics and whether it may warrant further research.

• Is NOT investment advice
• Is NOT a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold
• Does NOT constitute a complete analysis
• May contain errors or omissions

The verdict (FAVORABLE) indicates whether the company appears suitable for FURTHER RESEARCH, NOT whether you should invest.

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SEC EDGARYahoo FinanceEarnings Verified
Deep Value | Scout Tier | PE V2.9December 27, 2025

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