Costco Wholesale stock gains support from expansion push and analyst upgrades
Published on 09/10/2026 at 15:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Costco Wholesale Corporation (ISIN US22160K1051) stock is trading at USD 900.39 on NasdaqGS as of September 10, 2026, 1:19 p.m. EDT, down 1.08% from the prior close of USD 910.18 but still well above its 52-week low of USD 844.06 and below the 52-week high of USD 1,096.50, according to data from NasdaqGS via Yahoo Finance dated September 10, 2026.
Expansion plans and recent store growth
As of September 9, 2026, Costco Wholesale is preparing a notable expansion phase, with plans to launch 14 additional retail locations over the upcoming two months, including several larger replacement warehouses, according to Seeking Alpha dated September 9, 2026.
Among the scheduled openings in November are four new warehouses in Canada, specifically in the provinces of Alberta and Ontario, which underscores Costco Wholesale’s continued international footprint and its focus on membership-based growth outside the United States, as highlighted by Seeking Alpha on September 9, 2026.
Latest earnings and profitability metrics
From a fundamentals perspective, Costco Wholesale’s most recent reported quarterly figures show that in Q3 fiscal year 2026 the company generated revenue of USD 70.53 billion and earnings of USD 2.19 billion, corresponding to a profit margin of 3.11%, based on the quarterly earnings overview presented by Yahoo Finance, with the period ending in fiscal 2026.
On a trailing twelve-month basis, Costco Wholesale recorded revenue of USD 293.59 billion and net income attributable to common shareholders of USD 8.84 billion, translating into diluted earnings per share of USD 19.84 and a profit margin of 3.01%, according to the financial highlights section for the stock on Yahoo Finance as of September 9, 2026.
These figures mean that quarterly revenue in Q3 fiscal year 2026 of USD 70.53 billion represents roughly 24.0% of the trailing twelve-month total of USD 293.59 billion, illustrating Costco Wholesale’s steady volume across its membership warehouse operations, based on the same earnings and revenue data from Yahoo Finance.
Balance sheet strength and cash generation
Costco Wholesale’s balance sheet metrics show total cash of USD 11.13 billion and a total debt-to-equity ratio of 60.26%, indicating moderate leverage supported by substantial liquidity, according to the balance sheet and cash flow section of Yahoo Finance as of September 9, 2026.
On the cash flow side, levered free cash flow stands at USD 6.95 billion on a trailing twelve-month basis, highlighting Costco Wholesale’s ability to fund expansion, dividends and membership-related investments while maintaining a return on equity of 29.15%, based on the same financial highlights provided by Yahoo Finance.
Analyst upgrades, price targets and valuation context
Analyst sentiment toward Costco Wholesale stock remains constructive, with the stock carrying an average one-year price target estimate of USD 1,072.20, which is about 19.1% above the current price of USD 900.39 as of September 10, 2026, according to the analyst price targets section on Yahoo Finance.
The latest rating update listed on September 8, 2026 shows Freedom Broker upgrading Costco Wholesale to a Buy rating and announcing a price target of USD 1,030, providing a potential upside of approximately 14.4% from the current trading level of USD 900.39, as reported in the analyst insights section by Yahoo Finance.
Additional coverage from consumer-goods analysts shows that Goldman Sachs reiterated a Buy rating on Costco Wholesale with a price target of USD 1,159.00, and Freedom Capital Markets upgraded the stock to Buy with a USD 1,030.00 price target, with the consensus price target cited at around USD 1,086.94 and categorized as a Moderate Buy rating, as detailed in an analyst round-up from The Globe and Mail dated September 10, 2026.
At the current price of USD 900.39, Costco Wholesale trades on a trailing price-earnings ratio of 45.38, reflecting investor willingness to pay a premium multiple for the membership-based discount retail model and its global footprint, based on valuation measures listed by Yahoo Finance as of September 9, 2026.
Upcoming earnings events and dividend profile
The next confirmed earnings date for Costco Wholesale is September 24, 2026, when the company is scheduled to report its results, making that release the next major company-specific checkpoint for investors, according to the earnings date entry in the key statistics section on Yahoo Finance.
In addition, the stock carries a forward annual dividend of USD 5.88 per share, equivalent to a yield of 0.65% based on the current price, with the most recent ex-dividend date recorded as July 24, 2026, according to dividend information presented on Yahoo Finance.
Stock price level and market performance
Costco Wholesale stock’s current quote of USD 900.39 on NasdaqGS as of September 10, 2026 sits roughly 5.6% below the previous close of USD 910.18 when compared to the latest intraday level, and approximately 18.0% below the 52-week high of USD 1,096.50 while standing about 6.7% above the 52-week low of USD 844.06, capturing the intermediate position of the shares within their recent trading range based on the live quote and 52-week range from Yahoo Finance.
Key data on Costco Wholesale stock
- Company: Costco Wholesale Corporation
- ISIN: US22160K1051
- Ticker: COST
- Trading venue: NasdaqGS
- Price (as of September 10, 2026, 13:19): 900.39 USD
- Market capitalization: 399.304B USD (as of September 10, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Defensive / Discount Stores
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: September 24, 2026
