Costco Wholesale (COST) News Today

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) saw its shares rise today amid upbeat sales data, analyst upgrades, and exclusive product partnerships, offsetting broader inflation concerns.

• Positive Sentiment: Costco debuted limited-edition, 12-inch horror vinyl figures from Alliance Entertainment’s Handmade by Robots™ brand, an exclusive partnership poised to drive store traffic and boost collectibles sales Alliance Entertainment Launches Limited-Edition 12-Inch Horror Vinyl Figures at Costco
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group nudged its Q1 2026 EPS estimate up to $4.29 (from $4.28) and maintained an “Outperform” rating with a $1,100 price target, underscoring confidence in Costco’s earnings power COST Q1 EPS Forecast Increased by Telsey Advisory Group
• Positive Sentiment: July same-store sales rose 6.4%, with e-commerce up 15.1%, signaling strong momentum into the final stretch of fiscal 2025 Costco's July Sales Jump Signals Strong Finish to Fiscal 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Benzinga flagged Costco as its “Stock of the Day,” issuing a technical buy signal that may attract momentum traders Stock Of The Day: Buy Signal For Costco?
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat’s screens named Costco among “Toy Stocks to Watch,” reflecting its growing presence in seasonal merchandise Toy Stocks To Watch Today - August 11th
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat also included Costco in its “Apparel Stocks to Watch” list, highlighting its diverse product categories Apparel Stocks To Watch Now - August 11th
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data showed a nominal increase in August, but the ratio remains effectively zero, indicating minimal bearish positioning.
• Negative Sentiment: Rising inflation concerns prompted investors to question whether higher prices could dampen consumer spending at warehouse clubs Inflation Is Ticking Upwards. Should Costco Wholesale Investors Be Worried?