Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Shares Acquired by Swedbank AB

Swedbank AB raised its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 1.5% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 642,041 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 9,200 shares during the period. Swedbank AB’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $553,658,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in COST. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 12.3% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 19,825 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $18,165,000 after purchasing an additional 2,172 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 13.1% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,123 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,029,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 4.5% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,853 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,814,000 after acquiring an additional 165 shares during the period. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. increased its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 1.1% in the 2nd quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. now owns 2,110 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,089,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 2.2% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 8,502 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $8,416,000 after acquiring an additional 182 shares during the period. 68.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Costco Wholesale news, EVP Claudine Adamo sold 730 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,003.02, for a total transaction of $732,204.60. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 6,121 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,139,485.42. This trade represents a 10.66% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale Price Performance

Shares of COST opened at $1,016.42 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $997.55 and its two-hundred day moving average is $950.47. The company has a market capitalization of $450.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 52.86, a P/E/G ratio of 4.99 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 1.06. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $844.06 and a fifty-two week high of $1,067.08.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 11th. The retailer reported $4.58 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.55 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $69.60 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $68.96 billion. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 28.57% and a net margin of 2.99%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $4.02 EPS. Research analysts predict that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 20.32 earnings per share for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 1st will be given a dividend of $1.47 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 1st. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. This is an increase from Costco Wholesale’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.30. Costco Wholesale’s payout ratio is 30.58%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on COST shares. Gordon Haskett upped their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,100.00 in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Weiss Ratings raised Costco Wholesale from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $1,155.00 target price on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Telsey Advisory Group upped their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,125.00 to $1,135.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Twenty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,045.97.

Key Stories Impacting Costco Wholesale

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

• Positive Sentiment: Construction is set to begin on Costco’s first Milwaukee County warehouse after a land deal closed, signaling incremental store growth and membership reach in a new local market. Construction starts soon on Costco’s first Milwaukee County store after land deal
• Positive Sentiment: Costco opened a Camarillo gas station ahead of a planned warehouse, accelerating fuel sales and customer acquisition in that trade area. Fuel operations typically boost basket size and traffic. Costco opens Camarillo gas station ahead of warehouse construction
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts note Costco’s strong balance sheet (large liquid assets, low debt) and plans for roughly 28 new warehouses, while membership fees rose ~13.6%—a direct revenue lever and evidence of pricing/power. Why Costco’s Financial Strength Could Outpace Retail Challenges
• Positive Sentiment: Foot-traffic data show Costco stores are materially busier over several years (visits +18% vs. 2019), supporting same-store sales resilience versus flatter traffic at Walmart/Target. It’s not in your head: Costco has gotten more crowded
• Positive Sentiment: New brand additions—Korea’s Medicube skincare entering US retail via Costco (and Walmart)—expand product mix and could attract higher-margin beauty/skincare sales. Korea’s Medicube skincare to hit Walmart, Costco in US expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Roundups of new groceries hitting shelves highlight ongoing product refreshes that support traffic but are routine for Costco’s model. The Best New Costco Groceries Hitting Shelves This Month
• Neutral Sentiment: Costco tweaked its long-running $1.50 hot dog combo; a small operational/PR note that could affect customer sentiment but has limited financial impact. Costco just changed its famous $1.50 hot dog combo. Here’s what’s new
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry pieces comparing big-box performance (Walmart, Target, Costco) provide context that Target has led YTD gains—useful for relative-valuation and allocation decisions but not company-specific news. Which Big-Box Store Chain Has Dominated 2026: Walmart, Target, or Costco?
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative analyst pieces (Costco vs. Walmart) reassess trade-offs—useful for long-term positioning but not catalytic near-term. Costco vs. Walmart: What’s the Better Consumer Staples Buy Right Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation cautions: some analysts say COST’s strong fundamentals are already priced in (high P/E), making it harder to justify new purchases at current levels—this can limit near-term upside. Costco (COST) Is Hard Not to Love. Buying It Right Now Is Harder

Costco Wholesale 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.