4,176 Shares in Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Acquired by BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc.

Key Points

• BOK Financial Private Wealth acquired 4,176 Costco shares worth approximately $3.9 million in the second quarter, while institutional investors collectively own 68.48% of the company.
• Costco reported quarterly revenue of $70.53 billion, exceeding estimates, but its $4.93 EPS narrowly missed consensus. The stock trades near $945 with a high valuation, including a P/E ratio of 47.56.
• Costco paid a quarterly dividend of $1.47, equal to a 0.6% annualized yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus, with an average price target of $1,059.53.

BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. acquired a new stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 4,176 shares of the retailer's stock, valued at approximately $3,907,000. Costco Wholesale makes up about 0.2% of BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest position.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab purchased a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale in the second quarter worth $54,645,000. Danske Bank A S bought a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale during the second quarter valued at $5,499,000. Gables Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the second quarter valued at $396,000. Oxbow Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Oxbow Advisors LLC now owns 2,164 shares of the retailer's stock worth $2,024,000 after buying an additional 13 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Investmark Advisory Group LLC increased its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 9.3% in the 2nd quarter. Investmark Advisory Group LLC now owns 1,092 shares of the retailer's stock worth $1,022,000 after buying an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. 68.48% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Costco Wholesale Stock Performance

NASDAQ:COST opened at $945.47 on Friday. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 12-month low of $844.06 and a 12-month high of $1,096.50. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $945.80 and a 200 day moving average price of $979.92. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $419.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 47.56, a P/E/G ratio of 4.50 and a beta of 0.87.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The retailer reported $4.93 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $4.94 by ($0.01). Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 28.04% and a net margin of 3.01%.The company had revenue of $70.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $70.12 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $4.28 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 20.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th were paid a $1.47 dividend. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 24th. Costco Wholesale's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.58%.

Trending Headlines about Costco Wholesale

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

• Positive Sentiment: Delivery expansion could boost engagement: Costco is now offering delivery for customizable sheet cakes and party platters, improving convenience and potentially encouraging larger, higher-margin event-related purchases. Costco delivery for cakes and party platters
• Positive Sentiment: Physical expansion continues: Costco opened its first warehouse in Celina, Texas, one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. New locations can add membership revenue and sales over time, although the financial contribution will develop gradually. Costco opens Celina store
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term investor appeal remains intact: Commentary highlights Costco’s strong competitive moat, membership economics and potential for dividend growth. Its partnership with SCAN Health Plan to offer Medicare Advantage and supplemental plans also provides a potential new customer-engagement channel. Costco Medicare partnership
• Neutral Sentiment: Pricing strategy is both a strength and a challenge: Costco continues to hold its iconic rotisserie chicken at $4.99 by controlling production costs. The price reinforces customer loyalty, but inflation and supply costs could pressure margins if the company maintains the price indefinitely. Costco rotisserie chicken and inflation
• Negative Sentiment: Legal and valuation concerns are weighing on sentiment: Costco is refunding certain tariff duties while contesting a related class-action lawsuit, creating uncertainty over costs and potential liabilities. Separately, the stock’s high earnings multiple and position below its 200-day moving average leave it vulnerable to profit-taking; its latest quarterly EPS narrowly missed estimates despite a revenue beat. Costco tariff refunds and lawsuit

Insider Buying and Selling at Costco Wholesale

In other news, Director Kenneth D. Denman sold 885 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $957.45, for a total transaction of $847,343.25. Following the transaction, the director owned 4,779 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,575,653.55. The trade was a 15.62% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.10% of the company's stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have weighed in on COST. Roth Capital boosted their target price on Costco Wholesale from $769.00 to $781.00 and gave the stock a "sell" rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Monday, June 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,088.00 to $1,159.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. TD Cowen reissued a "buy" rating and set a $1,175.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Mizuho set a $1,100.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Twenty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $1,059.53.

About Costco Wholesale

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.

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