Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$916.87 +0.92 (+0.10%)

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Costco Wholesale - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 28 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
10

Buy
18

Based on 28 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Costco Wholesale in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 28 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for COST.

Consensus Price Target

$1,072.00
16.92% Upside

According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Costco Wholesale, the average price target is $1,072.00. The highest price target for COST is $1,418.00, while the lowest price target for COST is $907.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.92% from the current price of $916.87.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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COST Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 9/30/24 to 9/30/25	1 Month Ago 8/31/24 to 8/31/25	3 Months Ago 7/2/24 to 7/2/25	1 Year Ago 10/1/23 to 9/30/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	18 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$1,072.00	$1,050.00	$1,034.79	$883.04
Forecasted Upside	16.92% Upside	11.31% Upside	5.34% Upside	-0.39% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

COST Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

COST Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Costco Wholesale Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Costco Wholesale	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.64	2.47	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	16.92% Upside	48.48% Upside	11.48% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent COST News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/29/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Paul Lejuez 2 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Neutral	$1,065.00 ➝ $990.00	+8.08%
9/29/2025	Argus 4 of 5 stars	Christopher Graja Not Rated	Boost Target	Buy	$1,170.00 ➝ $1,200.00	+31.01%
9/26/2025	DA Davidson 2 of 5 stars	Michael Baker Not Rated	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$1,000.00	+6.01%
9/26/2025	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	William Kirk Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Neutral	$907.00	-3.85%
9/26/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Zhihan Ma Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$1,137.00 ➝ $1,140.00	+20.85%
9/26/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scot Ciccarelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	$1,042.00 ➝ $1,033.00	+11.48%
9/26/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Rupesh Parikh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$1,130.00	+21.95%
9/26/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$1,333.00 ➝ $1,418.00	+50.32%
9/26/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight	$1,225.00 ➝ $1,130.00	+19.79%
9/26/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Greg Melich Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$1,060.00 ➝ $1,025.00	+8.66%
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9/26/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Horvers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$1,160.00 ➝ $1,050.00	+11.31%
9/24/2025	Telsey Advisory Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Feldman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$1,100.00	+16.57%
9/18/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Spencer Hanus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
8/5/2025	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
5/29/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Astrachan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$1,035.00	+3.10%
5/29/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Laura Champine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$1,115.00 ➝ $1,110.00	+10.57%
4/11/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Belinger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$975.00	+1.11%
4/4/2025	Cfra Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	A. Sundaram Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Moderate Buy
3/10/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Karen Short Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$940.00 ➝ $980.00	+1.63%
3/7/2025	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
3/7/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Peter Benedict Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$1,075.00 ➝ $1,125.00	+9.58%
12/13/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	$950.00 ➝ $1,000.00	+0.70%
12/13/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$975.00 ➝ $1,090.00	+9.05%
12/13/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$1,075.00 ➝ $1,175.00	+18.88%
12/13/2024	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$755.00 ➝ $907.00	-8.23%
12/12/2024	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight	$990.00 ➝ $1,030.00	+3.41%
12/12/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$840.00 ➝ $1,040.00	+4.42%
12/5/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$1,050.00 ➝ $1,145.00	+16.02%
10/17/2024	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$1,065.00	+20.07%
9/23/2024	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	K. Short Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$950.00	+3.73%
9/10/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	D. Nedialkova Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$860.00 ➝ $890.00	-0.72%
8/8/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$925.00 ➝ $927.00	+10.47%
8/8/2024	Gordon Haskett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	C. Grom Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Accumulate ➝ Buy	$925.00	+14.16%
7/11/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$874.00 ➝ $962.00	+8.79%
12/20/2023	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$620.00	-8.52%

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Should I Buy Costco Wholesale Stock? COST Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Costco Wholesale pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Costco Wholesale
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Costco:

Costco has received an "outperform" rating from Oppenheimer, indicating strong potential for growth, with a price target suggesting a possible upside of over 22% from the current stock price.
The stock is currently trading around $924, which is significantly lower than its 52-week high, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
Seventeen equities research analysts have rated Costco with a "Buy" rating, reflecting strong confidence in the company's future performance.
Costco's market capitalization is over $409 billion, showcasing its stability and strong position in the retail market.
The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a strong balance sheet and less financial risk compared to competitors.

Costco Wholesale
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Costco for these reasons:

The stock has experienced a recent decline, trading down about 2.9%, which may indicate short-term volatility and uncertainty.
Costco's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is relatively high at around 52, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings.
Recent analyst downgrades, such as from Erste Group Bank, indicate that some experts are cautious about the stock's near-term performance.
The company's quick ratio is below 1, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet short-term liabilities without selling inventory.
Market conditions, including potential economic downturns, could negatively impact consumer spending and, consequently, Costco's sales performance.

COST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 28 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Costco Wholesale is $1,072.00, with a high forecast of $1,418.00 and a low forecast of $907.00.
: 28 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Costco Wholesale in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" COST shares.
: According to analysts, Costco Wholesale's stock has a predicted upside of 16.92% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Costco Wholesale's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Costco Wholesale has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Erste Group Bank, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Roth Capital, Sanford C. Bernstein, Telsey Advisory Group, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Costco Wholesale more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Costco Wholesale is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Hold. Learn more on how COST compares to other companies.

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Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Costco Wholesale - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Bear Case

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Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Costco Wholesale - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

COST Analyst Ratings Over Time

COST Analyst Recommendations By Month

COST Price Targets by Month

Costco Wholesale Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Costco Wholesale Stock? COST Pros and Cons Explained

Costco Wholesale Bull Case

Costco Wholesale Bear Case

COST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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