University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. Purchases 3,194 Shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Key Points

• University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. significantly increased its Costco stake in the fourth quarter, lifting holdings by 1,228.5% to 3,454 shares valued at about $2.98 million.
• Several other institutional investors also expanded or initiated large positions in Costco, and institutional ownership now stands at 68.48% of the company’s stock.
• Costco continues to show strong operating momentum, with digital and gasoline-related sales supporting growth, though investors and analysts still note concerns about its premium valuation despite upbeat sales trends and a recent dividend increase.

University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. lifted its holdings in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST - Free Report) by 1,228.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,454 shares of the retailer's stock after acquiring an additional 3,194 shares during the period. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co.'s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $2,979,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Costco Wholesale in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $5,195,415,000. Cardano Risk Management B.V. raised its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 907.1% during the fourth quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 1,785,080 shares of the retailer's stock valued at $1,539,346,000 after purchasing an additional 1,607,833 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 1,586.8% during the 4th quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 1,137,436 shares of the retailer's stock worth $980,857,000 after purchasing an additional 1,070,005 shares in the last quarter. Amundi grew its stake in Costco Wholesale by 45.0% in the third quarter. Amundi now owns 3,176,606 shares of the retailer's stock valued at $2,893,697,000 after acquiring an additional 986,182 shares during the period. Finally, Vestor Capital LLC grew its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 20,936.6% during the fourth quarter. Vestor Capital LLC now owns 970,840 shares of the retailer's stock valued at $837,194,000 after buying an additional 966,225 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 68.48% of the company's stock.

Costco Wholesale News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Costco’s record gasoline sales are supporting member traffic and loyalty, while elevated fuel prices and value-seeking shoppers may help drive in-store and ancillary spending. Costco Leans On Gasoline, E Commerce And Wellness To Deepen Member Value
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators continue to highlight Costco as a long-term growth story, pointing to accelerating comparable sales, strong cash generation, and growing credit for its digital business. Why Costco (COST) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage also notes that digitally enabled sales are outpacing the core warehouse business, reinforcing the view that Costco’s online and omnichannel strategy is becoming a more important growth engine. Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Shows How Digitally Enabled Sales Are Outrunning Its Core Business
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent articles suggesting Costco could approach $1,100 by 2027 may support a bullish valuation narrative, but they are largely speculative and depend on continued execution. Can Costco Stock Break $1,100 by 2027?
• Negative Sentiment: Despite strong sales trends, some investors remain cautious about Costco’s premium valuation, and recent commentary notes that the stock has seen volatility as the market reassesses how much growth is already priced in. Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Valuation After Strong May Sales And Growing Digital And Gas Volumes

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently weighed in on COST. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,060.00 to $1,110.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and set a $1,000.00 target price on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Roth Mkm raised their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $769.00 to $781.00 and gave the company a "sell" rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Daiwa Securities Group lifted their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $917.00 to $975.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. Finally, Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,185.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Twenty-two 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, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $1,060.41.

Costco Wholesale Trading Down 0.3%

Shares of Costco Wholesale stock opened at $979.45 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $434.37 billion, a PE ratio of 49.27, a P/E/G ratio of 4.76 and a beta of 0.88. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 1 year low of $844.06 and a 1 year high of $1,096.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 0.61. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $1,004.63 and a 200-day moving average price of $967.91.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The retailer reported $4.93 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.94 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $70.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $70.12 billion. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 3.01% and a return on equity of 28.04%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $4.28 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate 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. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 1st were issued a $1.47 dividend. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 1st. This is an increase from Costco Wholesale's previous quarterly dividend of $1.30. Costco Wholesale's payout ratio is 29.58%.

Costco Wholesale Company Profile

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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