Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$977.16 +1.68 (+0.17%)

Closing price 04/25/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$975.38 -1.78 (-0.18%)

As of 04/25/2025 07:59 PM Eastern

Costco Wholesale - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 30 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
9

Buy
21

Based on 30 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Costco Wholesale in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 30 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 21 have given a buy rating for COST.

Consensus Price Target

$1,024.03
4.80% Upside

According to the 30 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Costco Wholesale, the average price target is $1,024.03. The highest price target for COST is $1,175.00, while the lowest price target for COST is $890.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.80% from the current price of $977.16.

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COST Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/28/24 to 4/28/25	1 Month Ago 3/29/24 to 3/29/25	3 Months Ago 1/29/24 to 1/28/25	1 Year Ago 4/29/23 to 4/28/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	21 Buy rating(s)	21 Buy rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$1,024.03	$1,029.00	$1,013.59	$694.48
Forecasted Upside	4.80% Upside	10.69% Upside	5.73% Upside	-4.76% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

COST Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

COST Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Costco Wholesale Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Costco Wholesale	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.70	2.55	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.80% Upside	66.01% Upside	21.41% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent COST News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/11/2025	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	David Belinger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$975.00	+1.11%
4/10/2025	Telsey Advisory Group 3 of 5 stars	Joseph Feldman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$1,100.00 ➝ $1,100.00	+13.97%
4/9/2025	Loop Capital 2 of 5 stars	Laura Champine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$1,150.00 ➝ $1,045.00	+14.47%
4/4/2025	Cfra Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Sundaram Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Moderate Buy
3/20/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Astrachan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$1,075.00 ➝ $1,035.00	+14.48%
3/11/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Greg Melich Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$1,050.00 ➝ $1,070.00	+14.36%
3/10/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Karen Short Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$940.00 ➝ $980.00	+1.63%
3/7/2025	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
3/7/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Z. Ma Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
3/7/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Ciccarelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$935.00 ➝ $995.00	+4.37%
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3/7/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Horvers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$1,065.00 ➝ $1,070.00	+4.23%
3/7/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Benedict Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$1,075.00 ➝ $1,125.00	+9.58%
2/6/2025	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Baker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$900.00 ➝ $1,000.00	-4.57%
12/18/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$800.00 ➝ $1,060.00	+8.23%
12/13/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$950.00 ➝ $1,000.00	+0.70%
12/13/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$975.00 ➝ $1,090.00	+9.05%
12/13/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$950.00 ➝ $1,150.00	+16.35%
12/13/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$1,075.00 ➝ $1,175.00	+18.88%
12/13/2024	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$755.00 ➝ $907.00	-8.23%
12/12/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$990.00 ➝ $1,030.00	+3.41%
12/12/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$840.00 ➝ $1,040.00	+4.42%
12/10/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$980.00 ➝ $1,075.00	+8.34%
12/5/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$1,050.00 ➝ $1,145.00	+16.02%
10/17/2024	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$1,065.00	+20.07%
9/27/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$876.00 ➝ $995.00	+12.10%
9/23/2024	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Short Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$950.00	+3.73%
9/10/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Nedialkova Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$860.00 ➝ $890.00	-0.72%
8/8/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$925.00 ➝ $927.00	+10.47%
8/8/2024	Gordon Haskett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Accumulate ➝ Buy	$925.00	+14.16%
7/11/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$874.00 ➝ $962.00	+8.79%
5/28/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$805.00 ➝ $900.00	+11.35%
12/20/2023	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$620.00	-8.52%
9/22/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$600.00	+8.09%
6/29/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reiterates

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Should I Buy Costco Wholesale Stock? COST Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Costco Wholesale pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Costco Wholesale
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Costco:

Costco has received multiple upgrades from analysts recently, indicating strong confidence in its growth potential. For instance, Barclays raised its target price to $980, reflecting positive sentiment in the market.
The current stock price is around $957, which is near its 12-month high of $1,078. This suggests that the stock is performing well and may continue to appreciate.
With a consensus price target of approximately $1,024, there is potential for significant upside from the current price, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
Costco has a solid market capitalization of around $425 billion, which indicates a strong position in the retail sector and the ability to withstand market fluctuations.
Analysts have rated Costco with a majority "buy" rating, with 21 out of 31 analysts recommending the stock, which reflects a strong belief in its future performance.

Costco Wholesale
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Costco for these reasons:

Insider selling has been observed, with executives selling a total of 9,600 shares recently. This could indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 56, which may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
Costco's stock has shown volatility, with a 12-month low of $706, indicating that it can experience significant price swings that may concern risk-averse investors.
The company has a quick ratio of 0.43, which is below 1, suggesting that it may struggle to meet short-term liabilities without selling inventory, raising concerns about liquidity.
Recent price target reductions by some analysts, such as Loop Capital lowering their target to $1,045, may signal caution regarding future growth expectations.

COST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 30 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Costco Wholesale is $1,024.03, with a high forecast of $1,175.00 and a low forecast of $890.00.
: 30 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Costco Wholesale in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 21 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" COST shares.
: According to analysts, Costco Wholesale's stock has a predicted upside of 4.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Costco Wholesale's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Costco Wholesale has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cfra Research, Cowen, DA Davidson, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Mizuho, Robert W. Baird, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, Telsey Advisory Group, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Costco Wholesale more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Costco Wholesale is 2.70 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.55. Learn more on how COST compares to other companies.

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Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Forecast & Price Target