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Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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COST Stock Forecast

Costco Wholesale (COST) stock forecast, based on 58 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $1,072.60, with a high of $1,192.00 and a low of $769.00. This represents a 4.96% increase from the last price of $1,021.88.

$650 $760 $870 $980 $1 $1 High: $1192 Avg: $1072.6 Low: $769 Last Closed Price: $1021.88

COST Stock Rating

Costco Wholesale stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 58 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 38 Buy (65.52%), 19 Hold (32.76%), 1 Sell (1.72%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 58 1 19 38 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

COST Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCostco Wholesale4.96%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 10.07%
IndustryDiscount Stores Stocks 8.07%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2936
Avg Price Target$1.15K$1.11K$1.06K
Last Closing Price$1.02K$1.02K$1.02K
Upside/Downside12.44%8.32%3.26%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
May, 26319122-36
Apr, 26320122-37
Mar, 26320121137
Feb, 26320111136
Jan, 26319121136
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 12, 2026Bernstein$1.19K$999.4719.26%16.65%
May 07, 2026Deutsche Bank$1.11K$998.8910.72%8.23%
Apr 09, 2026Telsey Advisory$1.14K$1.03K9.98%11.07%
Apr 09, 2026Krisztina KataiDeutsche Bank$1.10K$1.03K6.97%8.04%
Apr 09, 2026Wells Fargo$1.00K$1.03K-3.10%-2.14%
Mar 06, 2026Bobby GriffinRaymond James$1.10K$997.2810.30%7.64%
Mar 06, 2026UBS$1.18K$987.6918.96%14.98%
Mar 05, 2026Corey TarloweJefferies$1.05K$982.576.86%2.75%
Mar 02, 2026Greg MelichEvercore ISI$1.10K$1.01K8.83%7.64%
Feb 10, 2026Greg MelichEvercore ISI$1.05K$987.096.37%2.75%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 12, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
May 07, 2026Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Apr 09, 2026Telsey AdvisoryOutperformOutperformhold
Mar 06, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Mar 06, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Mar 05, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Feb 20, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 10, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 09, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 05, 2026OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $11 $17 $23 $29 $35 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29
Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27Sep 28Sep 29
Reported---------
Avg Forecast$10.83$11.05$14.35$16.22$18.13$19.93$22.18$25.58$29.90
High Forecast$11.36$13.26$14.81$16.37$18.96$20.45$27.49$26.40$30.86
Low Forecast$10.37$8.84$13.93$16.00$17.76$19.41$19.89$24.82$29.02
Surprise %---------

Revenue Forecast

$150B $200B $250B $300B $350B $400B Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29
Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27Sep 28Sep 29
Reported---------
Avg Forecast$194.53B$214.66B$232.95B$254.81B$272.25B$291.17B$308.77B$327.78B$343.99B
High Forecast$201.78B$257.59B$239.30B$255.05B$278.34B$299.30B$309.49B$335.88B$352.50B
Low Forecast$188.21B$171.73B$226.60B$254.19B$269.18B$282.34B$308.05B$320.29B$336.13B
Surprise %---------

Net Income Forecast

$4B $6B $8B $10B $12B $14B Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29
Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27Sep 28Sep 29
Reported---------
Avg Forecast$4.74B$5.41B$6.52B$7.20B$8.10B$8.85B$9.72B$11.38B$13.30B
High Forecast$5.68B$6.49B$7.82B$7.28B$8.43B$9.10B$12.23B$11.74B$13.73B
Low Forecast$3.79B$4.33B$5.21B$7.12B$7.90B$8.63B$8.85B$11.04B$12.91B
Surprise %---------

COST Forecast FAQ

Is Costco Wholesale stock a buy?

Costco Wholesale stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 58 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 38 Buy, 19 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Costco Wholesale is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Costco Wholesale's price target?

Costco Wholesale's price target, set by 58 Wall Street analysts, averages $1.07K over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $769 at the low end to $1.19K at the high end, suggesting a potential 4.96% change from the previous closing price of $1.02K.

How does Costco Wholesale stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Costco Wholesale's stock forecast shows a 4.96% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (10.07%) and underperforming the discount stores stocks industry (8.07%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Costco Wholesale over the past three months?

  • May 2026: 8.33% Strong Buy, 52.78% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 5.56% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 8.11% Strong Buy, 54.05% Buy, 32.43% Hold, 5.41% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 8.11% Strong Buy, 54.05% Buy, 32.43% Hold, 2.70% Sell, 2.70% Strong Sell.

What is Costco Wholesale’s EPS forecast?

Costco Wholesale's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in September 2021 is $10.83, marking a 0% decrease from the reported - in 2020. Estimates for the following years are $11.05 in 2022, $14.35 in 2023, $16.22 in 2024, $18.13 in 2025, $19.93 in 2026, $22.18 in 2027, $25.58 in 2028, and $29.9 in 2029.

What is Costco Wholesale’s revenue forecast?

Costco Wholesale's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in September 2021 is $194.53B, reflecting a 0% decrease from the reported - in 2020. The forecast for 2022 is $214.66B, followed by $232.95B for 2023, $254.81B for 2024, $272.25B for 2025, $291.17B for 2026, $308.77B for 2027, $327.78B for 2028, and $343.99B for 2029.

What is Costco Wholesale’s net income forecast?

Costco Wholesale's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in September 2021 stands at $4.74B, representing a 0% decrease from the reported - in 2020. Projections indicate $5.41B in 2022, $6.52B in 2023, $7.2B in 2024, $8.1B in 2025, $8.85B in 2026, $9.72B in 2027, $11.38B in 2028, and $13.3B in 2029.