Captrust Financial Advisors Has $160.97 Million Stock Holdings in Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Captrust Financial Advisors lifted its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 6.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 186,667 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 11,527 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors’ holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $160,970,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. &PARTNERS boosted its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 13.8% during the 4th quarter. &PARTNERS now owns 113,002 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $97,353,000 after buying an additional 13,686 shares during the last quarter. Siemens Fonds Invest GmbH boosted its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 2.0% during the 4th quarter. Siemens Fonds Invest GmbH now owns 17,415 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $15,075,000 after buying an additional 340 shares during the last quarter. Graham Capital Management L.P. boosted its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 414.3% during the 4th quarter. Graham Capital Management L.P. now owns 3,693 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $3,185,000 after buying an additional 2,975 shares during the last quarter. Magnetar Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale during the 4th quarter worth about $1,009,000. Finally, Nicholas Wealth LLC. boosted its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 8.3% during the 4th quarter. Nicholas Wealth LLC. now owns 1,529 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,318,000 after buying an additional 117 shares during the last quarter. 68.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Costco Wholesale News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Costco Wholesale this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted Costco’s growing traffic, stronger comparable sales, and gas-driven member engagement, reinforcing that its value proposition is still attracting shoppers. Costco’s Growing Traffic Shows the Power of Its Value Strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Another Zacks note said Costco screens well for earnings acceleration, pointing to rising EPS growth trends that can support further upside in the shares. Costco & 2 Earnings Acceleration Stocks to Watch for Solid Upside
• Positive Sentiment: Yahoo Finance and other commentary emphasized Costco’s record gasoline sales, e-commerce growth, wellness offerings, and ongoing store expansion, all of which reinforce the company’s long-term growth story. Costco Leans On Gasoline, E Commerce And Wellness To Deepen Member Value
• Positive Sentiment: Several articles framed Costco as a top long-term growth name and suggested the stock still has room to run if membership strength and comparable sales remain solid. Why Costco (COST) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Costco remains a heavily watched stock, with investor attention amplified by bullish price-target speculation and debate over whether the company can break above $1,100 over time. Can Costco Stock Break $1,100 by 2027?
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the constructive outlook, one market note said Costco was among retailers that fell even as lower oil prices could have helped consumers, showing the stock can still be pressured by broader rotation or lack of immediate catalyst. It Wasn’t a Strait of Hormuz Relief Rally, After All

Costco Wholesale Stock Up 0.7%

COST stock opened at $986.68 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The firm has a market capitalization of $437.57 billion, a PE ratio of 49.63, a PEG ratio of 4.74 and a beta of 0.88. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 1-year low of $844.06 and a 1-year high of $1,096.50. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,004.06 and its 200 day simple moving average is $968.46.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The retailer reported $4.93 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.94 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $70.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $70.12 billion. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 28.04% and a net margin of 3.01%.During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $4.28 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 20.38 EPS for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 1st were given a dividend of $1.47 per share. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. This is a boost from Costco Wholesale’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.30. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 1st. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 29.58%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on COST shares. Mizuho set a $1,100.00 target price on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Monday, June 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,088.00 to $1,159.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,205.00 to $1,275.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Raymond James Financial lifted their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,000.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,175.00 to $1,315.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,060.41.

About Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs that sell a wide array of merchandise in bulk at discounted prices. The company’s product mix includes groceries, fresh and frozen food, household goods, electronics, apparel, and seasonal items, augmented by its prominent private-label brand, Kirkland Signature. Costco’s business model centers on annual membership fees and high-volume, low-margin sales, designed to drive repeat purchasing and strong customer loyalty among both consumers and small-business buyers.

Beyond merchandise, Costco provides a range of ancillary services that complement its warehouses, including gasoline stations, pharmacy and optical services, hearing aid centers, photo services, and travel and insurance products.