Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST Stock Position Decreased by Andra AP fonden

Key Points

• Andra AP fonden reduced its Costco stake by 12.6% in the second quarter, selling 7,880 shares and retaining 54,742 shares valued at approximately $51.2 million. Institutional investors collectively own 68.48% of Costco’s outstanding stock.
• Costco shares recently traded at $901.66, with a market capitalization of about $399.9 billion and a P/E ratio of 45.37. The company pays a quarterly dividend of $1.47, equivalent to a 0.7% yield.
• Analysts remain broadly positive, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and a target price of $1,052.65, but Costco’s premium valuation leaves the stock vulnerable to weaker earnings, slower membership growth, or a less favorable consumer and interest-rate environment.

Andra AP fonden trimmed its stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST - Free Report) by 12.6% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 54,742 shares of the retailer's stock after selling 7,880 shares during the quarter. Costco Wholesale makes up 0.6% of Andra AP fonden's holdings, making the stock its 28th largest holding. Andra AP fonden's holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $51,209,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of COST. Sarasin & Partners LLP lifted its position in Costco Wholesale by 6.9% during the 2nd quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP now owns 214,194 shares of the retailer's stock worth $200,372,000 after acquiring an additional 13,795 shares during the last quarter. Perryman Financial Advisory Inc. AD bought a new stake in Costco Wholesale in the 4th quarter valued at $9,300,000. Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan raised its position in Costco Wholesale by 4.1% in the second quarter. Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan now owns 158,416 shares of the retailer's stock worth $148,193,000 after purchasing an additional 6,200 shares in the last quarter. Hyperion Asset Management Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 9.0% in the 2nd quarter. Hyperion Asset Management Ltd now owns 68,762 shares of the retailer's stock worth $64,325,000 after buying an additional 5,656 shares in the last quarter. Finally, R Squared Ltd bought a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale during the second quarter valued at $1,413,000. 68.48% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Costco Wholesale Trading Up 0.4%

NASDAQ COST traded up $3.18 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $901.66. The company's stock had a trading volume of 791,601 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,175,244. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a twelve month low of $844.06 and a twelve month high of $1,096.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $399.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.37, a PEG ratio of 3.76 and a beta of 0.86. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $935.99 and a 200 day moving average of $970.20.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 7th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th were given a $1.47 dividend. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 24th. Costco Wholesale's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.58%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have commented on COST. BTIG Research reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $1,125.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. Evercore reissued an "outperform" rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Tuesday. Guggenheim reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Monday, June 1st. DA Davidson reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $1,000.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Finally, Oppenheimer restated an "outperform" rating and set a $1,160.00 target price on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Wednesday, September 16th. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Costco Wholesale has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $1,052.65.

Costco Wholesale News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Earnings could provide a near-term catalyst. Wall Street expects investors to focus on revenue, comparable-store sales, membership trends, traffic, and margins. Recent coverage suggests Costco’s top-line performance is likely to be solid, while the key question is whether results and guidance can justify its premium valuation. Costco Q4 earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Nationwide DoorDash delivery expands Costco’s convenience offering. Same-day delivery is now available from all U.S. Costco warehouses, potentially increasing member engagement, digital sales, and shopping frequency. The benefit must be weighed against delivery-related costs and fees. Costco nationwide same-day delivery
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion remains a long-term growth support. Reports that Costco plans to open 10 U.S. stores over the next two months point to continued warehouse expansion and additional membership and sales opportunities. Costco store expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Popular food-court items are returning for a limited time. The return of Costco’s twisted churro and other fan-favorite offerings may reinforce customer loyalty and traffic, but the financial impact is likely too small to materially affect the stock. Retail stocks face key tests
• Negative Sentiment: High valuation leaves little room for disappointment. With a P/E above 45, Costco needs strong comparable sales, membership growth, and profitability to support its share price. Analysts also warn that the stock is approaching bear-market territory, increasing sensitivity to an earnings miss or cautious outlook. Costco stock and earnings outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Higher interest rates could pressure discretionary spending and valuation multiples. Costco, Walmart, and Target are being assessed against a more challenging consumer and interest-rate backdrop, which could weigh on spending and make premium-priced retail stocks less attractive. Fed rate hike impact on retailers

Costco Wholesale Company Profile

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership-based warehouse clubs that offer a broad selection of merchandise at generally competitive prices. Its product range includes groceries, fresh foods, apparel, appliances, electronics, furniture, jewelry, hardware, and seasonal goods, along with private-label products sold under the Kirkland Signature brand.

The company also provides a variety of ancillary services, including gasoline stations, pharmacies, optical centers, hearing-aid centers, food courts, tire centers, and travel services.

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