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Costco Wholesale (COST)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$943.80 USD

943.80
3,083,227

+29.87 (3.27%)

Updated Nov 8, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $943.75 -0.05 (-0.01%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.10%
2Buy17.80%
3Hold9.50%
4Sell2.70%
5Strong Sell2.70%
S&P50011.20%

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2-Buy of 5   2      

Style Scores:

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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C Value B Growth D Momentum B VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 14% (34 out of 251)

Industry: Retail - Discount Stores

Zacks News

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Upcoming Earnings Reports to Watch: TGT, COST, KR

The traditional earnings season is effectively over, but a few marquee reports--especially in the retail sector--remain to be released. Make sure to keep an eye on these companies as they prepare to report during the week of March 5!

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    Is Costco (COST) Set to Beat Earnings Estimates?

    Multibillion-dollar big-box stores might prove to be among the only retailers that can compete against Amazon (AMZN) as it slowly undercuts smaller online sellers and brick-and-mortar businesses.

      4 Reasons Why Dollar Tree (DLTR) is an Investor Favorite

      Dollar Tree (DLTR) has been gaining from solid comps growth and improved margins. Also, it remains on track with its recent integration of Family Dollar.

        Retail Industry Stock Outlook - February 2018

        Trends witnessed in the holiday season have continued into 2018, making us optimistic about the performance of retailers in 2018.

          Why COST, ROST, DLTR Are Likely to Trump Earnings Estimates

          Gradual wage acceleration, a 17-year low unemployment rate and rising consumer sentiment are working in tandem for the sector.

            Retail Sales Fall: Which Way is the Sector Headed?

            Although January sales data raises concern, industry experts believe that this might be temporary.

              5 Retailers Likely to Emerge Winners This Earnings Season

              The Retail-Wholesale sector has advanced approximately 27% over the past year.

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                Forget the Healthy Food Trend, Buy These Fast-Food Stocks

                As the fresh food fad turned into a fully-fledged, multibillion dollar market, many began to call for the death of the fast-food industry. But while more people eat healthier than ever today, the fast-food market is still thriving.

                  L Brands Showcases Stellar Comps Performance in January

                  L Brands (LB) showcased a stellar comparable sales performance in the month of January, following a marginal increase witnessed in the month of December.

                    Costco (COST) Continues with Healthy Comps Performance

                    Amid a tough retail landscape Costco (COST) continued with its solid comparable sales trend in the month of January as well.

                      Solid Comps, Strategic Initiatives to Aid Costco's Top Line

                      Costco (COST) seems somewhat unfazed by tough retail scenario, comprising soft traffic and inclination toward online shopping.

                        Will Office Depot's (ODP) Efforts Prop Up the Stock in 2018?

                        Office Depot (ODP) has undertaken a strategic review of business operating model, growth prospects and cost structure to bring itself back on growth trajectory.

                          3 Discount Retailers That Cashed In on Holiday Season

                          A splendid holiday season has given retailers a reason to smile. Certainly, consumers were in the mood to spend.

                            The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, Costco, Target and Macy's

                            The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, Costco, Target and Macy's

                              Retail Sales Rise Again: A Sector to Bet On in '18?

                              U.S. retail sales rose for the fourth straight month in December, as people continued the shopping spree. But does the sector promises a safe bet for 2018?

                                Costco (COST) Likely to Emerge As a Strong Player in 2018

                                Costco's growth strategies, sturdy comps performance and strong membership trends reinforce its position.

                                  Walmart's Dual Revelations: A Curse for Some, a Boon for Many

                                  Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) announced plans to increase entry level wage rate for U.S. hourly workers. Also, it will close 63 Sam's Club stores.

                                    Was the Holiday Season a Blissful One for Retailers?

                                    The holiday season was the best in few years, as cash registers at stores jingled as much as online channels, letting the retailers rejoice.

                                      Costco (COST) Looks Sound on Robust Comps, Growth Endeavors

                                      We believe that Costco (COST) continues to be one of the dominant retail wholesalers based on the breadth and quality of merchandise offered.

                                        L Brands Comps Up in December, Stock Down on Soft Q4 View

                                        L Brands (LB) expects earnings per share for the fourth quarter to be nearly $2, in comparison with previous guided range of $1.95 to $2.10.

                                          Zumiez (ZUMZ) Up on Robust December Comps & Upbeat View

                                          Zumiez (ZUMZ) maintained its solid comps growth trend for 10th straight month. The company has robust merchandise strategies and solid e-commerce platform.

                                            Costco Exits 2017 With Stellar Comps Performance in December

                                            Costco (COST) strategy to sell products at heavily discounted prices has helped it to remain on growth track.

                                              Will Office Depot's Initiatives Suffice to Revive the Stock?

                                              Office Depot (ODP) has undertaken a strategic review of business operating model, growth prospects and cost structure to bring itself back on growth trajectory.

                                                Can Burlington Stores Replicate '17 Performance in 2018?

                                                Burlington Stores has made multiple changes to business model to adapt to the ongoing changes in the industry.

                                                  Company News For Dec 18, 2017

                                                  Companies In The News are: ADBE,COST,ORCL,GBT