Costco Wholesale stock steadies as strong fiscal 2026 sales support upside targets
Published on 09/13/2026 at 14:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Costco Wholesale Corporation stock (ISIN US22160K1051) closed at USD 904.77 on Nasdaq on September 11, 2026, leaving the membership warehouse giant’s shares in the lower half of their 52-week range and below the average analyst price target of USD 1,056.03 as of early September 2026.
Fiscal 2026 sales growth underpins Costco Wholesale stock
As Rolling Out reported on September 11, 2026, Costco’s net sales for the 16-week fiscal fourth quarter ended August 30, 2026 reached USD 93.9 billion, an increase of 11.3 percent from USD 84.4 billion in the prior-year period, highlighting double-digit top-line growth at the end of fiscal 2026.Ad-hoc-news For the full fiscal year 2026, net sales rose to USD 297.3 billion, up 10.2 percent from USD 269.9 billion a year earlier, underscoring the consistency of Costco’s growth across its large revenue base.Ad-hoc-news
According to Investing.com data cited on September 11, 2026, Costco’s August net sales for the four weeks ended August 30, 2026 reached USD 23.7 billion, up 9.9 percent year over year from roughly USD 21.6 billion in the comparable period, while comparable sales rose 8.4 percent and digitally enabled sales climbed 17.9 percent in August.Ad-hoc-news For investors, these figures confirm that the warehouse chain is still able to deliver high single-digit to double-digit growth even at its current scale, which is a key argument behind the premium valuation.
Analyst targets and sentiment stay supportive
Several recent analyst and rating overviews show that Costco Wholesale stock continues to enjoy broad support among Wall Street firms, even after the latest pullback in the share price. According to MarketBeat data summarized on September 13, 2026, the stock presently carries an average rating of Moderate Buy, based on 22 Buy ratings, 12 Hold recommendations and one Sell, with a consensus price target of USD 1,056.03 for Costco shares.MarketBeat The consensus level stands more than USD 150 above the September 11 closing price of USD 904.77, implying high-single-digit to low-double-digit percent upside if Costco stock were to trade in line with the average target.Ad-hoc-news
In its coverage of long-term buy-and-hold opportunities on September 13, 2026, The Motley Fool highlighted Costco as a retailer capable of maintaining steady earnings growth in almost any economic environment and noted that the stock generally trades at a valuation premium compared to other retailers, though the current valuation has moderated closer to levels seen at Walmart.The Motley Fool For retail investors, this combination of strong operating performance and broadly positive analyst sentiment is central to the investment case around Costco Wholesale stock as of mid-September 2026.
Next earnings date and recent trading pattern
Looking ahead, the next key date for Costco shareholders is the upcoming earnings release later in September. According to Yahoo Finance data referenced on September 11, 2026, Costco’s next earnings date is scheduled for September 24, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Coordinated Universal Time, which corresponds to an after-market report in the United States.Ad-hoc-news Expectations going into this event are shaped by the strong fiscal 2026 sales data, with investors keen to see whether margins and membership trends match the top-line momentum.
Recent trading has been volatile despite the robust sales numbers. The same Ad-hoc-news overview noted that as of September 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Costco Wholesale stock was up 0.26 percent on the day but still down 4.44 percent over the past month, extending a rare multi-session losing streak while staying in the lower half of its 52-week trading range.Ad-hoc-news That disconnect between share price behavior and operating momentum is one of the key storylines around Costco Wholesale stock as of September 13, 2026.
Costco stock price and market valuation
Per Nasdaq-linked market data cited on September 11, 2026, Costco Wholesale stock closed at USD 904.77 on Nasdaq at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the shares trading in the lower half of their 52-week band and reflecting a market capitalization of roughly USD 401.25 billion as of mid-September 2026.Ad-hoc-news For orientation, separate portal data on September 13, 2026 put the most recent price for Costco shares around USD 904.68, up roughly 0.25 percent compared with a prior close of USD 902.38, suggesting only modest movement in the first sessions after the latest closing price snapshot from September 11.MEXC With the stock still some distance below both its recent peak and the consensus target, investors have room to watch how upcoming earnings and sales trends feed back into valuation.
Costco Wholesale stock key data
- Company: Costco Wholesale Corporation Inc.
- ISIN: US22160K1051
- Ticker: COST
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 11, 2026, 16:00): 904.77 USD
- Market capitalization: 401.25 billion USD (as of September 13, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Hypermarkets and Warehouse Clubs
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: September 24, 2026
