Costco Wholesale stock heads into the open after a 0.10 percent gain
📈 Costco Wholesale Corp. closed at USD 899.41 on September 22, 2026, after a 0.10 percent gain.
📊 The stock traded between USD 895.84 and USD 903.40 with volume matching the average of 1.98 million shares.
📅 Fourth-quarter results are scheduled for release on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
💰 Consensus estimates call for quarterly revenue of USD 94.85 billion and earnings per share of USD 6.55.
👍 Evercore ISI reiterated an Outperform rating with a price target of USD 1,100 ahead of the report.
📉 The stock posted a 0.35 percentage-point lag against the Nasdaq Composite's 0.45 percent gain.
Bullish Signals
- Evercore ISI reiterated an Outperform rating and set a USD 1,100 price target ahead of the fourth-quarter earnings report.
- Analyst consensus estimates project strong quarterly revenue of USD 94.85 billion and earnings per share of USD 6.55.
Full Analysis
Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) opened trading on September 23, 2026, following a modest 0.10 percent gain that saw the stock close at USD 899.41 on September 22. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.45 percent to 27,244.28 during the session, leaving Costco with a slight lag of 0.35 percentage points against its broader market benchmark.
Trading activity for the retailer remained steady as shares fluctuated between USD 895.84 and USD 903.40 with a volume of 1.98 million shares, which matched the reported average daily volume. The stock currently trades within a 52-week range spanning from a low of USD 844.06 to a high of USD 1,096.50.
Market attention is focused on the upcoming fourth-quarter earnings report scheduled for September 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Analysts are closely watching consensus estimates which project quarterly revenue of USD 94.85 billion and earnings per share of USD 6.55.
Equity research firm Evercore ISI has maintained an Outperform rating on the stock with a price target set at USD 1,100 ahead of the earnings release. This positive analyst sentiment suggests continued confidence in Costco's financial performance despite the recent flat trading session.
