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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 59 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $1,097.70, with a high of $1,275.00 and a low of $955.00. This represents a 15.80% increase from the last price of $947.92.

$650 $780 $910 $1 $1 $1 High: $1275 Avg: $1097.7 Low: $955 Last Closed Price: $947.92

COST Stock Rating

Costco Wholesale stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 59 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 39 Buy (66.10%), 19 Hold (32.20%), 1 Sell (1.69%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 59 1 19 39 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

COST Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCostco Wholesale15.80%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 15.90%
IndustryDiscount Stores Stocks 14.37%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts61039
Avg Price Target$1.07K$1.08K$1.07K
Last Closing Price$947.92$947.92$947.92
Upside/Downside13.27%13.90%13.33%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 26420131139
Sep, 26419141139
Aug, 26419141139
Jul, 26319131137
Jun, 26319121136
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Sep 28, 2026Krisztina KataiDeutsche Bank$1.08K$929.2616.11%13.83%
Sep 25, 2026Truist Financial$955.00$919.133.90%0.75%
Sep 25, 2026D.A. Davidson$1.04K$919.5013.10%9.71%
Sep 25, 2026Robert W. Baird$1.18K$896.4831.07%23.96%
Sep 25, 2026Bernstein$1.14K$896.4827.50%20.58%
Sep 25, 2026Bobby GriffinRaymond James$1.05K$896.4817.12%10.77%
Sep 04, 2026Krisztina KataiDeutsche Bank$1.09K$922.9718.21%15.09%
Sep 04, 2026Bernstein$1.14K$925.4123.62%20.69%
Aug 06, 2026Krisztina KataiDeutsche Bank$1.12K$946.9618.27%18.15%
Jul 13, 2026Steven ShemeshRBC Capital$1.00K$916.259.14%5.49%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Sep 28, 2026Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Sep 28, 2026GuggenheimNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 25, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 25, 2026Roth CapitalSellSellhold
Sep 25, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 25, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Sep 25, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 25, 2026HSBCBuyupgrade
Sep 22, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 17, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $11 $17 $23 $29 $35 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29
Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27Sep 28Sep 29
Reported--------
Avg Forecast$11.05$14.35$16.22$18.13$19.93$22.18$25.58$29.90
High Forecast$13.26$14.81$16.37$18.96$20.45$27.49$26.40$30.86
Low Forecast$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 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29
Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27Sep 28Sep 29
Reported--------
Avg Forecast$214.66B$232.95B$254.81B$272.25B$291.17B$308.77B$327.78B$343.99B
High Forecast$257.59B$239.30B$255.05B$278.34B$299.30B$309.49B$335.88B$352.50B
Low Forecast$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 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29
Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27Sep 28Sep 29
Reported--------
Avg Forecast$5.41B$6.52B$7.20B$8.10B$8.85B$9.72B$11.38B$13.30B
High Forecast$6.49B$7.82B$7.28B$8.43B$9.10B$12.23B$11.74B$13.73B
Low Forecast$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 59 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 39 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 59 Wall Street analysts, averages $1.1K over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $955 at the low end to $1.28K at the high end, suggesting a potential 15.80% change from the previous closing price of $947.92.

How does Costco Wholesale stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Costco Wholesale's stock forecast shows a 15.80% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (15.90%) and outperforming the discount stores stocks industry (14.37%).

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

  • October 2026: 10.26% Strong Buy, 51.28% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 2.56% Sell, 2.56% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 10.26% Strong Buy, 48.72% Buy, 35.90% Hold, 2.56% Sell, 2.56% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 10.26% Strong Buy, 48.72% Buy, 35.90% Hold, 2.56% Sell, 2.56% Strong Sell.

What is Costco Wholesale’s EPS forecast?

Costco Wholesale's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in September 2022 is $11.05, marking a 0% decrease from the reported - in 2021. Estimates for the following years are $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 2022 is $214.66B, reflecting a 0% decrease from the reported - in 2021. The forecast for 2023 is $232.95B, followed by $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 2022 stands at $5.41B, representing a 0% decrease from the reported - in 2021. Projections indicate $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.