Facet Wealth Inc. Has $3.01 Million Stock Holdings in Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Facet Wealth Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 23.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,215 shares of the retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 612 shares during the quarter. Facet Wealth Inc.’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $3,007,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Palisade Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. Palisade Asset Management LLC now owns 702 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $605,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Graybill Wealth Management LTD. grew its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Graybill Wealth Management LTD. now owns 3,194 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,754,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Wealth Effects LLC increased its position in Costco Wholesale by 1.2% during the first quarter. Wealth Effects LLC now owns 874 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $871,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares during the period. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Capital Management Inc. raised its stake in Costco Wholesale by 1.8% in the 1st quarter. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Capital Management Inc. now owns 551 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $549,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First National Bank of Hutchinson boosted its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 0.9% in the 1st quarter. First National Bank of Hutchinson now owns 1,098 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,094,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. 68.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Costco Wholesale Price Performance

Shares of COST stock opened at $961.85 on Friday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $949.99 and a 200 day simple moving average of $981.44. The company has a market cap of $426.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.38, a P/E/G ratio of 4.52 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a twelve month low of $844.06 and a twelve month high of $1,096.50.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The retailer reported $4.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.94 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $70.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $70.12 billion. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 3.01% and a return on equity of 28.04%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $4.28 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 20.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 7th. Investors of record on Friday, July 24th were given a dividend of $1.47 per share. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio is currently 29.58%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Kenneth D. Denman sold 885 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $957.45, for a total value of $847,343.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 4,779 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,575,653.55. This represents a 15.62% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

COST has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,205.00 to $1,275.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Roth Capital lifted their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $769.00 to $781.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on Costco Wholesale from $1,192.00 to $1,194.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $1,125.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Citigroup started coverage on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $1,020.00 price objective on the stock. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Costco Wholesale presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,059.53.

Costco Wholesale News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Costco Wholesale this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Costco outperformed the broader market in the latest session, reflecting continued investor interest in its membership-based warehouse model and ability to attract value-conscious consumers. Costco Outpaces Stock Market Gains
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain moderately optimistic about Costco’s long-term prospects, while separate retail coverage identified Costco as one of several chains positioned for a potential earnings beat because of resilient demand, value offerings and digital growth. Wall Street Analysts on Costco Retail Stocks Poised for an Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Costco is expanding its assortment and customer appeal: BrightFarms’ locally grown salad greens are entering Atlanta-area warehouses, a reusable tote set is rolling out in West Coast stores and online, and Kirkland Signature chocolate chips have returned after a two-year absence. These launches may support traffic, customer loyalty and private-label engagement, although their direct financial impact is likely modest. BrightFarms Salad Greens at Costco Costco Reusable Tote Launch Kirkland Chocolate Chips Return
• Neutral Sentiment: Plans for seven new Costco locations in 2026 reinforce the company’s unit-growth strategy, but the stores will require time and investment before contributing materially to earnings. New Costco Locations in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Costco’s premium valuation remains a risk for investors: the shares trade at a high earnings multiple, leaving less room for disappointment despite the favorable outlook. The latest reported quarter also narrowly missed the consensus EPS estimate, although revenue exceeded expectations.

Costco Wholesale Company Profile

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs that sell a wide array of merchandise in bulk at discounted prices. The company’s product mix includes groceries, fresh and frozen food, household goods, electronics, apparel, and seasonal items, augmented by its prominent private-label brand, Kirkland Signature. Costco’s business model centers on annual membership fees and high-volume, low-margin sales, designed to drive repeat purchasing and strong customer loyalty among both consumers and small-business buyers.

Beyond merchandise, Costco provides a range of ancillary services that complement its warehouses, including gasoline stations, pharmacy and optical services, hearing aid centers, photo services, and travel and insurance products.