Costco Wholesale Corporation(COST)NASDAQ
Stock Performance & Returns
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 | 410.40 B | 46.69x | 21.50% | 3.01% | $19.82 | 29.15% | 0.60 | 62.00% | $1094.76 | $840.35 |
TGT | 74.51 B | 17.01x | 5.30% | 4.08% | $9.64 | 26.41% | 1.07 | 2.88% | $170.75 | $81.20 |
DG | 28.96 B | 16.51x | 5.20% | 3.90% | $7.95 | 19.69% | 1.70 | 1.92% | $156.68 | $93.78 |
DLTR | 24.59 B | 16.06x | 7.00% | 8.04% | $8.16 | 46.03% | 2.24 | - | $142.40 | $84.71 |
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 46.7x versus the peer average of 16.5x (representing a 183% 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 21.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | $927.79 | $930.76 | $915.31 | $925.41 | 2,171,100 | -0.26% |
| 2026-09-02 | $938.49 | $938.88 | $920.31 | $928.48 | 2,163,000 | -1.07% |
| 2026-09-01 | $947.35 | $952.10 | $935.93 | $939.96 | 1,507,800 | -0.78% |
| 2026-08-31 | $945.19 | $949.30 | $940.71 | $943.89 | 2,392,600 | -0.14% |
| 2026-08-28 | $938.94 | $953.73 | $937.11 | $945.47 | 1,401,300 | +0.70% |
| 2026-08-27 | $948.27 | $948.85 | $933.25 | $934.66 | 2,239,600 | -1.44% |
| 2026-08-26 | $960.58 | $964.45 | $954.54 | $956.12 | 1,221,600 | -0.46% |
| 2026-08-25 | $965.86 | $969.05 | $959.89 | $960.01 | 1,359,900 | -0.61% |
| 2026-08-24 | $953.01 | $974.49 | $951.39 | $971.40 | 2,204,700 | +1.93% |
| 2026-08-21 | $939.64 | $949.90 | $933.82 | $947.74 | 2,365,600 | +0.86% |
| 2026-08-20 | $931.15 | $944.22 | $925.77 | $933.51 | 2,503,700 | +0.25% |
| 2026-08-19 | $960.23 | $978.70 | $956.00 | $956.99 | 1,641,100 | -0.34% |
| 2026-08-18 | $966.11 | $971.96 | $955.03 | $961.35 | 1,844,500 | -0.49% |
| 2026-08-17 | $954.84 | $956.75 | $949.42 | $953.50 | 1,242,800 | -0.14% |
| 2026-08-14 | $959.99 | $965.36 | $957.75 | $961.10 | 1,165,100 | +0.12% |
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