Costco Wholesale Corporation(COST)Stock Performance & ReturnsNASDAQ
Returns, drawdowns and benchmark comparison
Peer Comparison
Relative scale, growth, and profitability vs sector peers
| Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Revenue Growth | Net Margin | EPS | ROE | Debt/Equity | Dividend Yield | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COST | 440.74 B | 47.91x | 11.10% | 3.04% | $20.76 | 28.40% | 0.28x | 0.56% | $1096.50 | $844.06 |
TGT | 69.96 B | 15.99x | 5.30% | 4.08% | $9.63 | 26.41% | 1.08x | 2.96% | $170.75 | $81.20 |
DG | 29.60 B | 17.43x | 5.20% | 3.90% | $7.70 | 19.69% | 1.70x | 1.76% | $155.91 | $93.32 |
DLTR | 23.45 B | 15.22x | 7.00% | 8.04% | $8.21 | 46.03% | 2.24x | 0.00% | $142.40 | $85.88 |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) compared to its primary competitors (including TGT, DG, DLTR) reveals distinct metrics. COST trades at a valuation premium compared to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 47.9x versus the peer average of 16.2x (representing a 195% premium). This indicates that the market expects superior growth or commands a quality premium for COST. In terms of growth, COST's revenue growth of 11.1% exceeds the peer average of 5.8%, highlighting its competitive strength and market share gains. Additionally, its net margin of 3.0% is below the peer average of 5.3%, suggesting higher operational costs or lower pricing power relative to peers.
Peer Performance Rankings
Ranking comparison across key performance metrics
P/E Ratio (Lower is Better)
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Margin
Financial Rankings Summary
• COST ranks #4 in P/E ratio, #1 in revenue growth, and #4 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #3 - 📊 Solid financials relative to peer group
• Rankings based on actual financial data from company reports
Historical Trading Data
Price and volume data with customizable timeframes
Showing 15 of 15 trading sessions from the last 15 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | $991.00 | $1000.25 | $988.47 | $998.31 | 1,499,805 | +0.37% |
| 2026-10-20 | $1000.00 | $1003.00 | $991.00 | $994.61 | 2,165,900 | -0.09% |
| 2026-10-19 | $986.00 | $997.43 | $985.01 | $995.53 | 1,744,800 | +0.65% |
| 2026-10-16 | $982.49 | $993.19 | $980.67 | $989.11 | 2,515,400 | +1.13% |
| 2026-10-15 | $998.11 | $1008.37 | $977.24 | $978.01 | 2,999,000 | -0.41% |
| 2026-10-14 | $961.35 | $982.64 | $960.00 | $982.00 | 3,073,900 | +2.87% |
| 2026-10-13 | $965.73 | $966.00 | $953.78 | $954.63 | 1,422,300 | -0.50% |
| 2026-10-12 | $949.46 | $960.74 | $946.70 | $959.44 | 1,478,800 | +1.32% |
| 2026-10-09 | $945.00 | $951.29 | $942.53 | $946.92 | 1,502,800 | -0.11% |
| 2026-10-08 | $952.92 | $953.25 | $939.60 | $947.92 | 2,271,800 | +0.60% |
| 2026-10-07 | $940.84 | $948.77 | $937.60 | $942.25 | 1,771,000 | +0.70% |
| 2026-10-06 | $921.32 | $937.04 | $919.00 | $935.68 | 1,899,800 | +1.32% |
| 2026-10-05 | $920.00 | $925.34 | $914.75 | $923.52 | 1,952,600 | +0.31% |
| 2026-10-02 | $921.18 | $921.18 | $909.66 | $920.65 | 2,024,100 | +0.62% |
| 2026-10-01 | $910.87 | $923.50 | $903.78 | $914.94 | 2,125,600 | +0.51% |
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