COST today
$1092.21+$4.60 (+0.42%)close Nov 12, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (confirmed)
4 hourLeaning Bullish
1 hourBullish
15 minLeaning Bearish
5 minConsolidating
Daily trend turns up above $71.00
Key levels
Support$71.00
Support$50.76
Latest news & SEC filings
SEC FilingCostco Wholesale Corp filed an insider trading report (Form 4)
ProductJackery brings FridgeGuard backup power unit to Costco shelves
ProductAntigravity A1 Drone Bundle Now Sold at Costco
All COST news →About Costco
Costco runs membership-based warehouse clubs and e-commerce sites, selling food, electronics, apparel, and other goods, often in bulk. It also provides gas stations, pharmacies, food courts, optical, hearing aid, and tire services. Customers are individual and business members, and it operates in the US, Canada, Mexico, and several other countries.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Oct 7, 2026.
Nasdaq · Consumer Cyclical
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST)
What Is the Price Target for COST?
SEPT Low Target
$950.00
SEPT Mid Target
$1135.00
SEPT High Target
$1275.00
Analyst Consensus
$1135.00
Is COST a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 10.1% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.
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Valuation Verdict
OVERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$855.69
40
Moat Score
NARROW
6/9
Piotroski Score
9.8
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with COST?
Insider Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 3 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
BUYING
9 buys / 11 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
MEDIUM
Signal: NEUTRAL
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Teresa A. | officer | Sale | 900 | $976K | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Jones Teresa A. | officer | Sale | 200 | - | Nov 11, 2026 |
| STANTON JOHN W | director | Buy | 266 | - | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Sullivan John Christopher | officer | Buy | 4,552 | - | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Sullivan John Christopher | officer | Sale | 572 | $583K | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Sullivan John Christopher | officer | Sale | 647 | $659K | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Sullivan John Christopher | officer | Sale | 975 | $993K | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Sullivan John Christopher | officer | Sale | 732 | $746K | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Sullivan John Christopher | officer | Sale | 835 | $851K | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Self Adam Webb | officer | Sale | 61 | $63K | Oct 22, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
10.1%
3yr Revenue CAGR
7.8%
EPS Growth YoY
14%
FCF Growth YoY
19.7%
Revenue Trend
ACCELERATING
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PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for COST, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:31:45 | $1092.21 | 7,461 | $$8.1M | BUY |
| 22:24:27 | $1092.21 | 113,400 | $$123.9M | BUY |
| 21:58:56 | $1092.21 | 17,177 | $$18.8M | BUY |
| 21:58:55 | $1092.21 | 4,267 | $$4.7M | BUY |
| 21:23:32 | $1092.21 | 3,328 | $$3.6M | BUY |
5 dark pool trades shown · $$159.1M preview volume
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Options Flow for COST
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| Type | Strike | Expiry | DTE | Premium | Size | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUT | $1060 | Nov 20 | 8 | $$315 | 1 | SWEEP |
| PUT | $1095 | Nov 20 | 8 | $$4395 | 3 | SWEEP |
| PUT | $1095 | Nov 20 | 8 | $$2910 | 2 | SWEEP |
| PUT | $1060 | Nov 20 | 8 | $$1020 | 3 | SWEEP |
| PUT | $1060 | Nov 20 | 8 | $$660 | 2 | SWEEP |
5 options trades shown · 0% calls
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What is COST stock price today?
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST) is at $1092.21, up 0.42% (+$4.60) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.
Why is COST stock moving today?
Latest COST news — Nov 12, 2026: Costco Wholesale Corp filed an insider trading report (Form 4) · Nov 12, 2026: Jackery brings FridgeGuard backup power unit to Costco shelves
Why did COST stock move on Nov 10, 2026?
Costco shares closed at $1066.14, up 0.21% on volume of about 1.36 million, as the company declared a $30 per share special dividend that returns cash to shareholders. The board also approved a one-time payout, though the announcement did not specify its size or payment date, reinforcing the bullish dividend news.
What is the COST price target?
The average analyst price target for COST is $1135.00, ranging from $950 to $1275, based on 15 analysts. Latest: Bernstein maintains on Nov 11, 2026.
What do analysts rate COST?
Analyst ratings for COST: 0 Buy, 27 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did COST beat earnings?
COST last reported on Sep 24, 2026: EPS $6.75 vs $6.48 expected — a beat of 4.2%.
What is COST's P/E ratio?
COST trades at a P/E of 52.4 vs a Consumer Cyclical average of 18.7.
Does COST pay a dividend?
Yes. COST's dividend yield is 0.52%.
What are COST support and resistance levels?
Support: $71.00, $50.76, $30.70.
What are insiders doing with COST?
Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 3 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on COST?
Nov 12, 2026: Costco Wholesale Corp filed an insider trading report (Form 4) · Nov 12, 2026: Jackery brings FridgeGuard backup power unit to Costco shelves · Nov 12, 2026: Antigravity A1 Drone Bundle Now Sold at Costco