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Why is Costco Wholesale Up Today?

Costco Wholesale Co. (NASDAQ:COST) shares are trading higher today as investors reacted to the company’s third‐quarter fiscal 2025 results, strategic tariff‐mitigation measures and analyst upgrades. A stronger‐than‐expected sales and earnings beat, combined with bullish guidance on digital investment and cash returns, underpins today’s rally.

  • Costco beat Q3 estimates with $63.2 billion in revenue (up 8% YoY) and $4.28 EPS, sparking a 3–4% intraday jump in the stock
  • Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $1,225 (overweight) and Jefferies, BMO and others reiterated buy ratings with targets above $1,175
  • Tariff mitigation—rerouting shipments, sourcing more Kirkland products in Canada, cheaper eggs and U.S.-made mattresses—helped preserve margins
  • Continued investments in digital (15.7% e-commerce growth, new buy-now-pay-later feature) and warehouse expansion support long-term growth
  • A growing cash balance (~$13.8 billion) positions Costco for another special dividend, boosting shareholder returns
  • Membership renewal rates remain high and Costco continues to gain market share despite broader retail headwinds
  • Buzz around a potential stock split has emerged as shares approach record highs, though management has no active plan
  • Some revenue forecasts were narrowly missed amid waning consumer confidence, introducing uncertainty for the near term

Overall, robust cash flow, tariff-resilience and analyst optimism have driven COST higher, though investors will watch consumer spending trends and upcoming guidance for continued upside.

Posted 4h agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors.

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Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.03 EPS
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