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Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$977.45 +8.89 (+0.92%)
Closing price 08/7/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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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

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
17

Based on 27 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 27 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, and 17 have given a buy rating for COST.

Consensus Price Target

$1,050.00
7.42% Upside
According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Costco Wholesale, the average price target is $1,050.00. The highest price target for COST is $1,225.00, while the lowest price target for COST is $890.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.42% from the current price of $977.45.
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COST Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/8/24 to 8/8/25
1 Month Ago
7/9/24 to 7/9/25
3 Months Ago
5/10/24 to 5/10/25
1 Year Ago
8/9/23 to 8/8/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$1,050.00$1,034.79$1,024.03$821.62
Forecasted Upside7.42% Upside5.37% Upside1.52% Upside-2.12% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

COST Analyst Recommendations By Month

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COST Price Targets by Month

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Costco Wholesale Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCostco WholesaleRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.66
2.53
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.14% Upside61.72% Upside14.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/7/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
Christopher Horvers
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$1,115.00 ➝ $1,160.00+18.69%
8/5/2025Erste Group Bank
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/4/2025Telsey Advisory Group
4 of 5 stars
Joseph Feldman
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$1,100.00+15.48%
6/17/2025Evercore ISI
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Greg Melich
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$1,075.00 ➝ $1,060.00+8.02%
5/30/2025Morgan Stanley
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Simeon Gutman
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$1,150.00 ➝ $1,225.00+16.63%
5/30/2025Truist Financial
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Scot Ciccarelli
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$995.00 ➝ $1,042.00-0.29%
5/29/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Mark Astrachan
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Set Target$1,035.00+3.10%
5/29/2025Loop Capital
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Laura Champine
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$1,115.00 ➝ $1,110.00+10.57%
4/11/2025Mizuho
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David Belinger
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$975.00+1.11%
4/4/2025Cfra Research
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A. Sundaram
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UpgradeHold ➝ Moderate Buy
3/10/2025Barclays
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Karen Short
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$940.00 ➝ $980.00+1.63%
3/7/2025Cowen
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
3/7/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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Z. Ma
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
3/7/2025Robert W. Baird
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Peter Benedict
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$1,075.00 ➝ $1,125.00+9.58%
2/6/2025DA Davidson
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Michael Baker
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$900.00 ➝ $1,000.00-4.57%
12/18/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$800.00 ➝ $1,060.00+8.23%
12/13/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$950.00 ➝ $1,000.00+0.70%
12/13/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$975.00 ➝ $1,090.00+9.05%
12/13/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$1,075.00 ➝ $1,175.00+18.88%
12/13/2024Roth Mkm
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$755.00 ➝ $907.00-8.23%
12/12/2024Raymond James Financial
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$990.00 ➝ $1,030.00+3.41%
12/12/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$840.00 ➝ $1,040.00+4.42%
12/10/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$980.00 ➝ $1,075.00+8.34%
12/5/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$1,050.00 ➝ $1,145.00+16.02%
10/17/2024Tigress Financial
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$1,065.00+20.07%
9/27/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$876.00 ➝ $995.00+12.10%
9/23/2024Melius Research
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K. Short
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Initiated CoverageHold$950.00+3.73%
9/10/2024Redburn Atlantic
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D. Nedialkova
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$860.00 ➝ $890.00-0.72%
8/8/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$925.00 ➝ $927.00+10.47%
8/8/2024Gordon Haskett
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C. Grom
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UpgradeAccumulate ➝ Buy$925.00+14.16%
7/11/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$874.00 ➝ $962.00+8.79%
5/28/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$805.00 ➝ $900.00+11.35%
12/20/2023Northcoast Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$620.00-8.52%
9/22/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageHold$600.00+8.09%

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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, August 6, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Costco Wholesale pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Costco Wholesale
Bull Case

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

  • Costco has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a price target suggesting potential for growth.
  • The current stock price is around $943, which is significantly below its 52-week high, indicating a possible buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Costco reported strong earnings recently, exceeding analysts' expectations with a revenue increase of 8% year-over-year, showcasing its robust business model.
  • The company has a solid dividend payout ratio of 29.50%, providing a reliable income stream for investors through its quarterly dividends.
  • Costco's market capitalization of approximately $418 billion reflects its strong position in the retail sector, suggesting stability and growth potential.

Costco Wholesale
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling has been observed, with executives recently offloading shares, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • The stock has a high P/E ratio of 53.52, suggesting that it may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Costco's quick ratio of 0.52 indicates potential liquidity concerns, as it suggests the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional financing.
  • Recent price adjustments by analysts, including a slight decrease in target prices, may signal caution regarding future growth prospects.
  • The stock's beta of 0.96 indicates that it is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.

COST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 27 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Costco Wholesale is $1,050.00, with a high forecast of $1,225.00 and a low forecast of $890.00.

27 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Costco Wholesale in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 17 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" COST shares.

According to analysts, Costco Wholesale's stock has a predicted upside of 7.42% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Costco Wholesale's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Costco Wholesale has been rated by research analysts at Erste Group Bank, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Morgan Stanley, 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 2.63 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.52. Learn more on how COST compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:COST) was last updated on 8/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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