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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 $1,061.33, with a high of $1,175.00 and a low of $769.00. This represents a 7.87% increase from the last price of $983.86.

$650 $760 $870 $980 $1 $1 High: $1175 Avg: $1061.33 Low: $769 Last Closed Price: $983.86

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 Wholesale7.87%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 14.81%
IndustryDiscount Stores Stocks 9.52%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts41231
Avg Price Target$1.11K$1.07K$1.05K
Last Closing Price$983.86$983.86$983.86
Upside/Downside12.44%9.17%6.40%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 26320121137
Feb, 26320111136
Jan, 26319121136
Dec, 25318141-36
Nov, 25318151-37
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 06, 2026Bobby GriffinRaymond James$1.10K$997.2810.30%11.80%
Mar 06, 2026UBS$1.18K$987.6918.96%19.43%
Mar 05, 2026Corey TarloweJefferies$1.05K$982.576.86%6.72%
Mar 02, 2026Greg MelichEvercore ISI$1.10K$1.01K8.83%11.80%
Feb 10, 2026Greg MelichEvercore ISI$1.05K$987.096.37%6.72%
Feb 09, 2026Zhihan MaBernstein$1.16K$1.00K15.37%17.39%
Feb 05, 2026Oppenheimer$1.10K$997.7010.25%11.80%
Feb 05, 2026Wells Fargo$950.00$978.35-2.90%-3.44%
Feb 05, 2026Robert W. Baird$1.10K$978.3512.43%11.80%
Feb 03, 2026Mizuho Securities$1.06K$968.369.98%8.25%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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
Feb 04, 2026Roth CapitalSellSellhold
Jan 05, 2026William BlairOutperformNeutralupgrade
Dec 22, 2025GuggenheimNeutralNeutralhold

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 $1.06K over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $769 at the low end to $1.18K at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.87% change from the previous closing price of $983.86.

How does Costco Wholesale stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Costco Wholesale's stock forecast shows a 7.87% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (14.81%) and underperforming the discount stores stocks industry (9.52%).

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

  • March 2026: 8.11% Strong Buy, 54.05% Buy, 32.43% Hold, 2.70% Sell, 2.70% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 8.33% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 30.56% Hold, 2.78% Sell, 2.78% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 8.33% Strong Buy, 52.78% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 2.78% Sell, 2.78% 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.