Integrated Advisors Network LLC Sells 4,444 Shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Key Points

• Integrated Advisors Network LLC cut its Costco stake by 27.7% in the first quarter, selling 4,444 shares and leaving it with 11,623 shares valued at about $11.6 million.
• Costco reported fiscal-quarter EPS of $4.93, just below estimates, while revenue of $70.53 billion slightly beat expectations and was up from the same period last year.
• The company raised its quarterly dividend to $1.47 per share from $1.30, and analysts remain broadly positive with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $1,061.45.

Integrated Advisors Network LLC decreased its stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST - Free Report) by 27.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 11,623 shares of the retailer's stock after selling 4,444 shares during the quarter. Costco Wholesale makes up about 0.6% of Integrated Advisors Network LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 29th largest position. Integrated Advisors Network LLC's holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $11,581,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of COST. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management bought a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. 68.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Costco Wholesale

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market writers continue to highlight Costco as a resilient, long-term compounder with strong membership loyalty, steady cash generation, and a durable business model that can hold up well in a weaker consumer environment. Is Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) a Durable Long-Term Compounder?
• Positive Sentiment: Costco is being viewed as a beneficiary of investors’ preference for defensive, high-quality retail names, with articles pointing to its resilience during economic uncertainty and strong appeal as a reliable consumer staple-like retailer. Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Benefits from Investors’ Focus on Resilient Businesses
• Positive Sentiment: Costco is expanding its retail media efforts through Google Commerce Media and YouTube, which could create a new higher-margin revenue stream if member engagement keeps growing. Can Costco Stock Build a Meaningful Retail Media Business?
• Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces compare Costco with Walmart and discuss which retailer is the better buy, but these are mostly valuation and business-model debates rather than new company-specific catalysts. Costco vs Walmart: What's the Better Retail Stock to Buy Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Consumer-focused headlines about Costco’s food court items, milk pricing, and broader retail resilience are more about shopper behavior and brand interest than a direct earnings driver. Are Costco's famous food court franks available for bulk purchase?
• Negative Sentiment: One article argues Costco lacks the same valuation appeal as another preferred stock pick, which underscores investor concerns that COST may already be priced for perfection. When I Try to Imagine the Best Investment Opportunity for the Next 10 Years, Costco Stock Just Doesn't Make the Cut. That's Why I Keep Coming Back to This Stock.

Costco Wholesale Stock Up 1.3%

NASDAQ COST opened at $963.05 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $427.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.61 and a beta of 0.88. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 52 week low of $844.06 and a 52 week high of $1,096.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 1.07. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $990.38 and a 200-day moving average of $973.36.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The retailer reported $4.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.94 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $70.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $70.12 billion. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 3.01% and a return on equity of 28.04%. During the same period last year, the company earned $4.28 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 20.38 EPS for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 1st were given a dividend of $1.47 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 1st. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. This is a positive change from Costco Wholesale's previous quarterly dividend of $1.30. Costco Wholesale's dividend payout ratio is presently 29.58%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on COST shares. DA Davidson restated a "neutral" rating and set a $1,000.00 price target on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $1,088.00 to $1,159.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $1,104.00 to $1,106.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,060.00 to $1,110.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Citigroup began coverage on Costco Wholesale in a report on Thursday, June 18th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $1,020.00 price target for the company. Twenty-two investment 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. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $1,061.45.

Insider Buying and Selling at Costco Wholesale

In related news, Director Kenneth D. Denman sold 885 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $957.45, for a total transaction of $847,343.25. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 4,779 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,575,653.55. The trade was a 15.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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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