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Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given its frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below that of competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and generating strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and has over 60% share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates about 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.

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Sarah Paiji Yoo, co-founder and CEO of Blueland, lived a zero‑waste life for about two and a half years before launching her eco‑cleaning business backed by Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake. During this radical period, her family reused cloth diapers, ditched disposable coffee cups, swapped body wash bottles for bar soaps, and carried reusable utensils and mugs everywhere. She told<a href="https://fortune.com/2025/06/21/blueland-ceo-sarah-paiji-yoo-sustainability-zero-waste-lifestyle/"> Fortune</a> that the effort was intense but the impact felt tiny.
"I went zero-waste with my family for about two and a half years. But during all of that, it wasn't lost on me that the impact my family was having was minuscule, teeny tiny," Yoo told Fortune. "And that's where I started to get this feeling, ‘Oh, I could have much greater impact if I give other people better choices."
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The idea for Blueland formed during her maternity leave when Yoo questioned why most household cleaners were packaged in disposable plastic and largely made of water. She told<a href="https://thehelm.co/blueland-sarah-paiji-yoo-interview/"> The Helm</a> that she began cold-emailing chemists on LinkedIn in 2018 to help her create a dissolvable cleaning tablet.
Yoo eventually partnered with chemist Syed Naqvi, who left his job to develop the formula alongside her and co-founder John Mascari. Using $75,000 in personal savings and consulting income, Yoo said in the interview with The Helm that she bootstrapped a year of research and development before launching the company.
"We spent a lot of time when we launched in 2019 talking about the ‘why?' Like, ‘Why should people care? Why is single-use plastic bad? Why reuse?'" Yoo told Fortune. "The end goal was purely just to build a successful business. So that education was really gratifying for me."
Launched in 2019, Blueland introduced concentrated tablets for hand soap, dish soap, toilet cleaner, and later added laundry and body wash, each designed to dissolve in water and shipped in refillable tins and compostable packaging, according to Fortune.
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Yoo's marketing instincts led her to appear on "Shark Tank," where she landed a deal with Kevin O'Leary. The televised pitch brought national exposure and served as a powerful brand launch, The Helm says.
By 2022, Blueland surpassed $100 million in lifetime sales and placed products in Whole Foods, Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), also selling over 10 million units. According to Fortune, the startup has raised over $35 million from investors including Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Timberlake, Adrian Grenier, Thrive Market CEO Nick Green, and Rent the Runway co-founder Jennifer Fleiss. Over 95% of the company's funding came from women investors.
Blueland also achieved multiple certifications, including Cradle to Cradle, USDA BioPreferred, and EPA Safer Choice, affirming its focus on human and environmental health, according to the company's <a href="https://www.blueland.com/en-ca/pages/mission">website</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Blueland&#8217;s Mission is to Make Sustainable Living Effortless for Anyone</h2>
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"We really leaned into our mission," Yoo told The Helm. "If we had to be writing content around spring cleaning and cleaning hacks, it would crush my soul."
Yoo advises aspiring entrepreneurs to find a co-founder to share the weight and never build something they don't believe in. In the interview with The Helm, she credits the company's growth to a strong sense of mission and the support of a co-founder, describing entrepreneurship as both practical and deeply personal.
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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/news">stock may be dragging</a> in 2025, but JPMorgan is doubling down on what it calls the company's "best idea": Prime.
Despite being down 3% year-to-date, analyst Doug Anmuth sees upside to $240 — a roughly 13% climb from current levels. The core driver is, surprisingly, the same $139 subscription many Americans barely think about after checkout.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">$139 In, $1,430 Out — The Prime Value Bomb</h2>
JPMorgan's deep dive estimates the true annual value of a U.S. Prime subscription is now $1,430 — more than 10x the cost. "That's a 6% jump from 2024 and more than double the value in 2016," says Anmuth. The report suggests Amazon is delivering the fastest fulfillment speeds in company history, with over 9 billion same-day/one-day deliveries in 2024 alone.
And it's not just about shipping anymore. Prime now comes bundled with Grubhub+, grocery delivery, Prime Video (NFL, NBA, NASCAR), music, photo storage, and more. If Apple One is bundling basics, Amazon's bundling the entire mall.
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Despite competition from Walmart Inc&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) Walmart+, Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Apple Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Apple One, Anmuth believes Prime still leads the value race. With Prime members nearing 350 million globally by 2025, and international penetration still low, there's plenty of room for subscriber growth too.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Costco Wholesale.
Looking at options history for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) we detected 47 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $250,076 and 39, calls, for a total amount of $1,618,800.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $255.0 to $1120.0 for Costco Wholesale during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Costco Wholesale's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Costco Wholesale's significant trades, within a strike price range of $255.0 to $1120.0, over the past month.
<h3>Costco Wholesale Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750438868_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$21.45</td>
<td>$21.4</td>
<td>$21.4</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$109.1K</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$79.3</td>
<td>$72.5</td>
<td>$75.9</td>
<td>$910.00</td>
<td>$75.9K</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.7</td>
<td>$73.5</td>
<td>$75.62</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$75.7K</td>
<td align="right">775</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$723.6</td>
<td>$723.55</td>
<td>$723.6</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$72.3K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$138.55</td>
<td>$136.0</td>
<td>$136.0</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td align="right">455</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Costco Wholesale</h3>
Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given its frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below that of competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and generating strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and has over 60% share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates about 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Costco Wholesale, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Costco Wholesale</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,378,936, the price of COST is up by 0.36%, reaching $978.41.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 97 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Costco Wholesale</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1105.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Costco Wholesale, which currently sits at a price target of $1225. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Hold rating on Costco Wholesale, maintaining a target price of $1042. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale, maintaining a target price of $1100. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1060. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1100. 
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A Reddit user recently posted a photo of their late father's handwritten <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-create-a-budget">monthly budget</a> from June 1989. What followed was a flurry of disbelief and discussion.&nbsp;
Instead of marveling at how inexpensive things used to be, thousands of people were shocked by how much this Southern California family was spending.
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The original <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MiddleClassFinance/comments/1knmvld/found_my_dads_household_monthly_expense_budget/">post</a>, shared to r/MiddleClassFinance, shows a detailed budget for a family of five. The monthly total? $3,870. Adjusted for inflation, that amounts to $10,024 in today's dollars.
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&#8220;Honestly, not too far off from my current family of 5&#8230; still living in LA County,&#8221; the original poster wrote.
Among the standout expenses: a $1,500 mortgage, $600 for food, $120 for a gardener, and $200 at Price Club—a predecessor to Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>). The list also includes $100 for gifts, $100 for clothes, and even $30 for insulin.
&#8220;Some of these aren't too far off from my current budget,&#8221; one person also wrote. Others were floored. &#8220;$1500 a month mortgage in 1989 doesn&#8217;t sound middle class,&#8221; another said.
Many commenters admitted they assumed 1980s expenses would look quaint by today's standards. "I was expecting to feel shocked by inflation," one person said, "but after digesting the numbers, I honestly feel that your parents spent more than most middle-class families at that time."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Closer Look At The Lifestyle</h2>
Many Redditors immediately zeroed in on the lifestyle this budget seemed to represent. "He had a gardener," one person commented. Another pointed out the presence of a timeshare, a line item for gifts, and a Los Angeles Times subscription.
"This was an expensive budget for 1989," one commenter noted. "The mortgage and food bill alone are huge."
The OP later clarified that the family lived in a new four-bedroom, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/06/45762422/kevin-oleary-says-forget-the-classic-three-bedroom-2-500-square-foot-for-1-2m-now-youre-paying-that">2,300-square-foot home</a> in La Verne, California, bought for $150,000 in 1986. His father worked as a tax accountant, and the family rarely dined out. The $600 monthly food bill was mostly groceries, with pizza nights on Fridays.
One person calculated the inflation-adjusted values: &#8220;$1500 for the mortgage becomes about $4,000 today, and $600 for food would be $1,590. That's a $10,000-a-month lifestyle.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Health, Humor And Nostalgia</h2>
Among the budget&#8217;s line items was $30 for insulin and other medical needs. The OP explained that his father was a type 1 diabetic who had lived with the condition since age eight and died at 59. "When he was a kid, doctors told him he likely wouldn&#8217;t make it to 40," he added.
The post also triggered a wave of nostalgia as several people mentioned that their own fathers used the same kind of graph paper or had similar handwriting. Others joked about the mysterious &#8220;HOLT&#8221; entry, which the OP revealed was an adoption agency called Holt International. The family had adopted one of their siblings.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Than Just Numbers</h2>
The broader takeaway for many was that this wasn't a typical 1989 budget. "Looking at the numbers, this would have been an upper-class family in 1989," one person wrote. Another explicitly said, "This isn't middle-class finance. This is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43759794/are-you-a-top-1-earner-heres-what-you-need-to-rake-in-to-be-among-the-richest">1% finance</a>."
Whatever the label, the post gave thousands a glimpse into what financial comfort looked like nearly four decades ago, and how far out of reach it feels today.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">It's Not About The Food</h2>
&#8220;When I say, &#8216;beans and rice, rice and beans,&#8217; I don't actually mean only eat rice and beans,&#8221; Ramsey <a href="https://x.com/DaveRamsey/status/1933892123599749242">posted on X</a>. "What it represents is so much more than a low grocery bill. It's about short-term sacrifice for the long-term win.&#8221;
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For Ramsey, the phrase is code for cutting unnecessary spending and sticking to a strict budget in order to eliminate debt and build wealth. The core message is to live below your means now so you can thrive later.
Ramsey emphasizes that his advice isn&#8217;t complicated. &#8220;The stuff I talk about is not hard to understand. It's very hard to actually go and do it,&#8221; he wrote. According to him, real financial change begins with a firm decision to commit. &#8220;You've drawn a line in the sand, and you are NOT going back. No more excuses.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Extreme Budgeting In Real Life</h2>
Some people are taking Ramsey's message to heart and applying it in the most literal way possible. For example, in one Reddit <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/budget/comments/1b4tay9/how_would_a_couple_get_away_with_only_spending/">thread</a>, a couple asked if it was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42880871/a-couple-asks-can-you-get-away-with-spending-only-300-per-month-on-groceries-heres-what-people-said-most-agreed-on-this-one-thing">possible to spend only $300 per month on groceries</a>. Responses poured in from across the country. Most agreed it could be done, but only by embracing a strict, no-frills diet: rice, beans, pasta and potatoes. That meant cooking everything from scratch, buying in bulk, and skipping snacks, soda and alcohol.
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One user put it plainly: &#8220;I see people check out carts full of beverages. It&#8217;s amazing how much people spend on soda and beer.&#8221;
Some said they manage to keep costs low by shopping at Aldi or Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), using coupons, and avoiding brand names. A family of two in California shared that they stick to a $250 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45517752/dave-ramsey-whatever-you-think-youre-spending-at-the-grocery-store-youre-wrong-its-more-than-that">monthly grocery budget</a> by drinking filtered water, eating at home, and cutting out convenience items. Others admitted that while it's technically doable, the lack of variety and nutritional concerns make it tough to sustain long-term.
Some critics say Ramsey is too harsh, but his supporters argue that his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44133292/it-takes-money-to-make-money-is-an-excuse-broke-people-make-dave-ramseys-response-to-caller-seeking-advice-about-200k-inheritance">direct style</a> pushes people to face their financial reality. As he points out, it's not about depriving yourself forever. It's about cutting back now so you can live with peace of mind later.
In his own words: &#8220;You're ready to make your money work for YOU, not the other way around. Are you ready to change your life?&#8221;
Whether it&#8217;s callers on his show or couples on Reddit trying to slash grocery budgets, Ramsey&#8217;s philosophy resonates with those willing to sacrifice now for a better future. His advice may be simple in theory, but the commitment it demands is real, and for many, the results are worth it.
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During the last three months, 15 analysts shared their evaluations of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $1084.47, a high estimate of $1225.00, and a low estimate of $975.00. Experiencing a 0.96% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $1095.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750183248_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Costco Wholesale among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>$1075.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1225.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1110.00</td>
<td>$1115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1075.00</td>
<td>$1070.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$1042.00</td>
<td>$995.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Belinger</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$975.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1045.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1035.00</td>
<td>$1075.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Costco Wholesale. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Costco Wholesale compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Costco Wholesale's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Costco Wholesale's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COST/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Costco Wholesale analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Costco Wholesale</h2>
Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given its frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below that of competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and generating strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and has over 60% share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates about 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
<h3>Costco Wholesale's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Costco Wholesale's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 8.02% as of 31 May, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Costco Wholesale's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.01%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Costco Wholesale's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 7.22%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Costco Wholesale's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.56%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3, Costco Wholesale adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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15 Analysts Assess Costco Wholesale: What You Need To Know

Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintains Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $1075 to $1060.

Price Target

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Costco Wholesale, Lowers Price Target to $1060

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 8.22% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.66%. Currently, Costco Wholesale has a market capitalization of $434.29 billion. 
Buying $100 In COST: If an investor had bought $100 of COST stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $2,185.20 today based on a price of $979.19 for COST at the time of writing.
<h3>Costco Wholesale's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750169713_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Costco Wholesale 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b45965741/double-the-days-millions-of-deals-amazon-announces-prime-day-event-from-july-8-to-july-11-offering" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced on Tuesday</a> that its annual Prime Day sales event will be held from July 8 to July 11, expanding from two to four days.
Prime members have double the time to shop millions of deals, with savings on everything from pantry staples and snacks for summer gatherings to home improvement must-haves, back-to-school supplies, health, and personal care finds, family-favorite toys, bestselling books, pet essentials, and even premium and luxury splurges.
Members can enjoy discounts across brands like Samsung, Kiehl&#8217;s, and Levi&#8217;s.
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These special offers launch daily at midnight PDT and remain available for a limited time while supplies last.
Members can also check back frequently to discover incredible savings, with deals dropping as often as every five minutes during select periods throughout the event.
As the Trump administration&#8217;s tariff policies take effect, making foreign-manufactured goods more expensive for U.S. consumers, investors are keenly focused on Amazon&#8217;s upcoming shopping event. 
Prior reports indicate that Amazon has been proactively engaging its suppliers, urging them to offer significant low, double-digit discounts across a wide array of products, from homeware to consumer electronics. 
Goldman Sachs&nbsp;analysts <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/45086459/amazon-pressures-suppliers-for-discounts-may-show-tariff-related-costs-on-haul-site" rel="noreferrer noopener">told the Financial Times</a> that the tariffs would affect 6%-12% of Amazon&#8217;s operating margins in 2025.
Several logistics providers and analysts told the Financial Times that Amazon had brought forward shipments and had pivoted to purchasing goods from suppliers in the U.S.
Reportedly, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45551594/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-no-slowdown-in-consumer-spending-amid-tariffs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">did not note</a> any significant changes in consumer spending.
In 2024, JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39752347/amazon-prime-day-2024-innovations-set-to-overcome-economic-challenges-ramp-up-sales" rel="noreferrer noopener">projected a total GMV</a> of $12.4 billion for Prime Day, reflecting a 12% increase backed by total retail net sales of $7.9 billion, marking an 11% growth. Notably, $5.8 billion of these net sales are deemed incremental, representing a 13% rise compared to sales without Prime Day.&nbsp;
According to Anmuth, Prime Day&#8217;s financial impact extends beyond the two-day event. The analyst noted that Prime Day drives Prime Member acquisition.
Price Action: Amazon stock was down 0.92% at $214.11 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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Costco Wholesale's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NYSE">COST</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.51% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.46 million shares sold short, which is 1.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.53 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Costco Wholesale Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749826837_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Costco Wholesale has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Costco Wholesale's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Costco Wholesale's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.92%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Starting June 30, Costco Executive Members in the US and Canada will receive a $10 monthly credit towards a delivery order on sameday.costco.com, sameday.costco.ca, or Costco via Instacart
SAN FRANCISCO, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Instacart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a new perk to enhance the value of Costco's Executive Membership. Starting June 30, Executive Members in the US and Canada will receive a $10 monthly credit toward <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4447495-1&amp;h=3926948763&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fsameday.costco.com%2F&amp;a=sameday.costco">sameday.costco</a><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4447495-1&amp;h=2597184000&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fsameday.costco.com%2F&amp;a=.com">.com</a>, <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4447495-1&amp;h=507622039&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fsameday.costco.ca%2F&amp;a=sameday.costco.ca">sameday.costco.ca</a>, or Costco via Instacart available on an order of $150 or more.
Instacart enables delivery of Costco's warehouse items to members' doorsteps in as fast as an hour, combining a flexible delivery experience with the value of Costco's quality offerings. The monthly credit is automatically applied to a qualifying Costco order placed through <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4447495-1&amp;h=4003980957&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fsameday.costco.com%2F&amp;a=sameday.costco.com">sameday.costco.com</a>, <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4447495-1&amp;h=507622039&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fsameday.costco.ca%2F&amp;a=sameday.costco.ca">sameday.costco.ca</a>, or Instacart and is available exclusively to Executive Members.

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Costco Executive Members To Receive $10 Monthly Credit For Same-Day Delivery Orders Via Instacart Starting June 30, 2025 In U.S. And Canada On Orders Of $150 Or More

While heavyweights like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) have compounded investor wealth over the years, this particular beverage company has outperformed all of the others over the last 30 years.
What Happened: No, it&#8217;s not Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) or PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), but it is Monster Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>), which has advanced 444,867% since 1995, outperforming all the other S&amp;P 500 stocks over the last 30 years.
According to data highlighted by Charlie Bilello, the chief marketing strategist at Creative Planning, Monster Beverage has provided a 32.6% annualized return over the last 30 years since Aug. 18, 1995.
The data shows that if an investor had bought positions worth $10,000 in the beverage company, they would have a total of $44,496,814 today.
The exchange-traded fund tracking the S&amp;P 500 index, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), rose 1,868% in the same period, providing a 10.4% annualized return. Thus growing a $10,000 investment into $196,840 over the 30 years.
The top five S&amp;P 500 performers apart from MNST, according to Bilello&#8217;s list, include Nvidia, Amazon, Axon Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)
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Why It Matters: Shares of Monster Beverage have risen by 22.25% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it has gained 23.24% over the last year.
The technical indicators painted a strong picture for the stock. It closed at $63.95 apiece on Friday, which was above its short and long-term simple daily moving averages.
The relative strength index of 67.46 was closer to the overbought conditions but still in the neutral zone. A positive MACD line of 1.33 suggested that its 12-day exponential moving average was above its 26-day EMA, indicating a bullish momentum.
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that Monster had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid, however, its value ranking was poor at the 17.56th percentile. The details of other metrics are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound"> available here</a>.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MNST/analyst-ratings">Benzinga tracks 26 analysts</a> with an average price target of $64.24 for the stock, reflecting a "hold" rating. Estimates range widely from $48 to $120. Recent ratings from Roth MKM, CICC, and UBS average at $61.33, suggesting a potential 3.99% downside.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.50% at $586.45, while the QQQ declined 0.63% to $586.45, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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You'd Be A Millionaire If You Invested $10,000 In This Stock In 1995: Here Is S&P 500's Top Performing Stock Over The Last 30 Years

Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) shares are trading lower Thursday after the company released <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g45780640/costco-wholesale-corporation-reports-may-sales-results">its May sales report</a>.
What To Know: For the four-week period ending June 1, 2025, Costco reported net sales of $20.97 billion, up 6.8% from $19.64 billion a year earlier. For the first 39 weeks of the fiscal year, total net sales reached $201.02 billion, an 8% increase compared to $186.07 billion last year.
Comparable sales rose 4.3% for May across the company. In the U.S., comparable sales were up just 4.1%, while international markets like Canada and other regions rose 3.3% and 6.6%, respectively. E-commerce continued to show stronger growth, up 11.6% for the month.
Stripping out the effects of gasoline prices and foreign exchange, comparable sales were stronger, 6% for the total company, including 5.5% in the U.S. and 12% in e-commerce. However, even those numbers didn't prevent the stock from falling sharply.
One reason for the selloff may be that U.S. same-store sales growth, while positive, lagged behind inflation and didn&#8217;t show a major acceleration. Gross margin and membership revenue details weren't included in the May report, leaving gaps in the picture of overall profitability and operational efficiency. Inventory and cost pressures, common issues in the retail sector, may also be on investors&#8217; minds.
Costco's sharp drop in share price suggests the market may have been expecting more aggressive growth, especially given the stock's high valuation. Despite strong year-to-date performance, the nearly 4% decline indicates that investors are looking beyond top-line growth and focusing on margin trends, U.S. consumer demand and the broader retail environment.
COST Price Action: Costco shares were down 4.01% at $1009.47 at the time of writing, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2"> Benzinga pro.</a>
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Costco Stock Falls Nearly 4% After May Sales Report Despite Solid Growth

JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers reiterated an Overweight rating on Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g45780640/costco-wholesale-corporation-reports-may-sales-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported May sales results on Wednesday</a>.
The company reported net sales of $20.97 billion for the four weeks ended June 1, 2025, up 6.8% year-over-year.
Comparable sales, excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange, grew 6%, with growth of 5.5% in the U.S. and 6.3% in Canada.
The analyst writes that comparable sales in the U.S. missed both Street&#8217;s +6.4% (consensus metrix) and JP Morgan&#8217;s estimate of +7.0%, representing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COST/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a rare miss for the company</a>.
Horvers says he observed an unusually high volume of inquiries regarding comp expectations leading into this report, which often signals an anticipated miss.
Several retailers have also indicated May was slower than March and April, attributing it to weather headwinds, adds the analyst.
The analyst noted Costco typically disregards the weather&#8217;s impact on business unless an extreme event occurs.
However, Horvers believes unfavorable weather did affect May&#8217;s performance, given the widespread cold and rain, particularly over the crucial Memorial Day weekend.
Besides, the Northeast, which experienced tougher year-over-year weather during recent weekends, dropped from Costco&#8217;s list of top-performing regions, adds the analyst.
The analyst also says Costco observed that the tariff-induced pull-forward impact reached its peak in April, primarily affecting major appliances but also prompting some related buying in paper goods, reminiscent of last year&#8217;s port strike threats and the lingering memory of COVID-era out-of-stocks.
Also, Horvers writes the &#8220;gold lap&#8221; effect is steepening through August, though its overall impact remains immaterial.
While the direct influence on core comparable sales is well under one point for the U.S. core comp (Costco previously implied about 20 basis points in the first quarter of FY24 before the peak), the comparative impact intensifies through August, adds the analyst.
Furthermore, new warehouse cannibalization is expected to remain around the 70-basis-point level for some time, given the increased number of infill openings in the past year, says the analyst.
COST Price Action: Costco shares are down 3.31% at $1,016.84 at publication on Thursday.
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Tariff Peak, 'Gold Lap Effect' Weigh On Costco's May Sales, Says JPMorgan

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintains Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $1100 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Costco Wholesale, Maintains $1100 Price Target

Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) today reported net sales of $20.97 billion for the retail month of May, the four weeks ended June 1, 2025, an increase of 6.8 percent from $19.64 billion last year.
Net sales for the first 39 weeks were $201.02 billion, an increase of 8.0 percent from $186.07 billion last year.
Comparable sales for the periods ended June 1, 2025, were as follows:
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1">4 Weeks</td>
<td colspan="1">39 Weeks</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U.S.</td>
<td>4.1%</td>
<td>6.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>3.3%</td>
<td>4.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Other International</td>
<td>6.6%</td>
<td>3.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total Company</td>
<td>4.3%</td>
<td>5.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>E-commerce</td>
<td>11.6%</td>
<td>15.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Comparable sales excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange were as follows:
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1">4 Weeks</td>
<td colspan="1">39 Weeks</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U.S.</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
<td>7.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>6.3%</td>
<td>8.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Other International</td>
<td>8.4%</td>
<td>8.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total Company</td>
<td>6.0%</td>
<td>7.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>E-commerce</td>
<td>12.0%</td>
<td>16.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Additional discussion of these results is available in a pre-recorded message. It can be accessed by visiting investor.costco.com (click on "Events &amp; Presentations"). This message will be available through 4:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Costco Wholesale Reports Net Sales Of $20.97B For The Retail Month Of May, The Four Weeks Ended June 1, 2025, An Increase Of 6.8% From $19.64B Last Year

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Costco Wholesale. Our analysis of options history for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) revealed 50 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 42% of traders were bullish, while 32% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $1,128,843, and 38 were calls, valued at $3,395,853.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $440.0 to $1160.0 for Costco Wholesale over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Costco Wholesale's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Costco Wholesale's whale activity within a strike price range from $440.0 to $1160.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Costco Wholesale Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748973726_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$25.1</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$920.00</td>
<td>$543.4K</td>
<td>879</td>
<td align="right">214</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$93.2</td>
<td>$91.75</td>
<td>$91.75</td>
<td>$1055.00</td>
<td>$495.4K</td>
<td>67</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$126.8</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>$390.0K</td>
<td>314</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
<td>$354.0K</td>
<td>748</td>
<td align="right">343</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
<td>$285.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">278</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Costco Wholesale</h3>
Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given its frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below that of competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and generating strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and has over 60% share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates about 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Costco Wholesale, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Costco Wholesale's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,170,863, the COST's price is down by -0.37%, now at $1052.91. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 114 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Costco Wholesale</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1115.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale, which currently sits at a price target of $1100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Costco Wholesale, which currently sits at a price target of $1225. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Loop Capital keeps a Buy rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1110. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1100. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Hold rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1042. 
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Decoding Costco Wholesale's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) is the largest private-sector employer in the United States. As of 2024, the company had 2.2 million staff globally, down by 70,000 from five years earlier. According to its <a href="https://stock.walmart.com/financial-information/annual-reports">annual reports</a>, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/walmart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">retail giant&#8217;s</a> revenue has grown by over $157 billion in the last five years. 
If we compare several retailers&#8217; latest quarter revenue, Walmart reported $166 billion, compared to Costco Wholesale&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) $63.2 billion, Target Corp&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) $24 billion and Home Depot&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) $40 billion.
Costco, Target and Home Depot each added tens of thousands of employees in the last five years.
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Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) nearly doubled its global workforce to 1.6 million.
Walmart aims to grow sales by 4% annually without increasing its headcount, marking a contrast in the hiring dynamics of U.S. retail trade, which employed one in 10 American workers, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/5be70b28-018d-42d7-af8d-ea5a4bed4d44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Tuesday. Walmart&#8217;s U.S. workforce has remained at 1.6 million in the last ten years.
Wall Street analysts Neil Saunders of GlobalData and Steven Shemesh of RBC Capital highlighted to the Financial Times that Walmart&#8217;s expansion without job creation reflects the prioritization of e-commerce and automation of cumbersome tasks. Artificial intelligence will offer an additional boost to these initiatives. Paul Lewellen, senior vice president of operations at Walmart, said automation upstream has allowed the company to free up five full-time associates to work in other store areas.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and other executives snubbed the hiring concerns, citing that technology investments will lead to new roles for workers.
Meanwhile, critics argue that Walmart&#8217;s net sales in the U.S. have risen 36% in the past five years, while average U.S. hourly wages have increased by 28% to $18.25. Walmart stock surged over 146% in the last five years and 52% in the previous 12 months.
In April, Walmart showcased labor-saving technologies at two new warehouses outside Dallas, including a cold-storage hub for foods and a fulfillment center to enable speedy deliveries for e-commerce customers.
About 600 associates work inside the 730,000 sq ft refrigerated warehouse, implying one employee for every 1,200 sq ft. A multi-tiered geometry of lifts, conveyors and sorting machines handles perishables from suppliers and stores them in racks. Algorithms-guided robots later dispatch the foods to coolers at 175 regional stores. The centers can ship over twice the volume of traditional cold warehouses while cutting costs by 20%.
Two miles away, Walmart&#8217;s DFW-5 fulfillment center stocks items for a U.S. e-commerce business that grew by 21% in the latest quarter. The 1.5 million sq ft warehouse can hold up to two million individual products and employs 650 associates. Here, work that once took 12 steps has been reduced to five, helping to cut the cost by an expected 30% at the end of 2025.
DFW-5 replaced a Fort Worth, Texas, warehouse named DFW-1, where Walmart cut over 1,000 jobs.
According to annual reports, Walmart U.S.&#8217;s dedicated e-commerce fulfillment centers declined to 29, down from 40 in 2020.
In May, Walmart cut 1,500 global tech, U.S. operations and U.S. advertising staff.
WMT Price Action: Walmart stock was down 0.32% at $99.45 premarket at last check on Tuesday.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) shares are trading higher Friday after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Thursday after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45681310">the market closed.</a>
What To Know: The company reported earnings per share of $4.28, beating the consensus estimate of $4.13. In addition, it reported sales of $63.20 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $63.19 billion, and representing a 8% year-over-year growth.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45682298">Costco reported</a> a 5.7% year-over-year increase in total comparable sales. Breaking it down by region, U.S. comparable sales rose 6.6%, Canada saw a 2.9% increase and other international markets were up 3.2%.
Membership fee revenue reached $1.24 billion, up from $1.12 billion in the same quarter last year.
An executive during Costco&#8217;s earnings call reportedly announced that the company pulled forward certain summer goods and increased its sourcing of locally produced items to help offset the impact of tariffs. Additionally, the company rerouted many products from high-tariff countries to non-U.S. markets.
Following the earnings report, Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45696821/costco-analysts-see-market-share-gains-high-renewal-rates-coming-strongest-and-most-consistent-comp-growth-in-retail">maintained</a> an Outperform rating on Costco and maintained a&nbsp;$1100&nbsp;price target.
In the note, Feldman said Costco's strong third quarter and 5.2% traffic growth signal market share gains, adding that the company is managing tariffs well and taking steps to drive future growth.
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COST Price Action: At the time of writing, Costco stock is trading 4.06% higher at $1,049.92, according to data from <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.benzinga.com/pro/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjY_YXnusuNAxULEVkFHbB8EeQQFnoECAwQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0xIsPvjIcIIsWev01-6zR2">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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