Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) Stock Sale Reported by Rep. Pete Sessions

Representative Pete Sessions (Republican-Texas) recently sold shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST). In a filing disclosed on October 27th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $100,001 and $250,000 in Costco Wholesale stock on October 13th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “ET INVEST” account.

Representative Pete Sessions also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) on 10/28/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $0 – $1,000 in shares of Resideo Technologies (NYSE:REZI) on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) on 10/20/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 10/15/2026.

Costco Wholesale Trading Down 0.9%

Shares of COST stock opened at $982.73 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $844.06 and a fifty-two week high of $1,096.50. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $940.95 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $969.55. The stock has a market cap of $435.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.29 and a beta of 0.88.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 24th. The retailer reported $6.75 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.54 by $0.21. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 27.60% and a net margin of 3.04%. The firm had revenue of $95.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $94.97 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $5.87 EPS. Costco Wholesale’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 22.70 EPS for the current year.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 13th. Investors of record on Friday, October 30th will be issued a $1.47 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 30th. This represents a $5.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.32%.

More Costco Wholesale News

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

• Positive Sentiment: CICC initiated coverage with an Outperform rating, adding a new bullish analyst view that could support investor confidence in Costco’s long-term growth prospects. CICC initiates coverage of Costco Wholesale Corporation
• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary highlights Costco’s continued execution, long-term outperformance versus the S&P 500 and a fifth consecutive earnings beat. Its warehouse model, membership strength and perceived defensive qualities remain key reasons investors continue to favor the stock. Is Now a Good Time to Buy Costco Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Costco is expanding its healthcare offering through NationsBenefits, enabling real-time redemption of eligible health benefits at more than 600 U.S. warehouses. The initiative could increase customer traffic and strengthen Costco’s role in healthcare-related retail services. NationsBenefits Expands Member Access to Health Benefits Across Costco Stores Nationwide
• Positive Sentiment: The opening of a new warehouse in Western New York provides another incremental avenue for sales and membership growth. Costco opens its doors in Western New York
• Neutral Sentiment: Costco’s latest promotional offer— a $65 Gold Star membership bundled with a $45 digital Shop Card—may help attract members, though the discount could modestly reduce near-term membership revenue per new enrollee. Costco membership promotion
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains the primary concern. Analysts note that Costco trades at a very high earnings multiple, requiring sustained strong growth and near-perfect execution; mixed macroeconomic conditions and limited valuation support could cap upside. Costco’s Valuation Remains a Head Scratcher
• Negative Sentiment: Reported net ETF selling adds a technical headwind, while complaints about Costco’s food-court experience create a minor customer-satisfaction risk. Costco sees net ETF selling

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Claudine Adamo sold 2,200 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $915.93, for a total value of $2,015,046.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 7,134 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,534,244.62. This trade represents a 23.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP William Richard Wilcox sold 1,100 shares of Costco Wholesale stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $958.21, for a total transaction of $1,054,031.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 3,094 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,964,701.74. This trade represents a 26.23% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Costco Wholesale

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Contravisory Investment Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 107.7% in the third quarter. Contravisory Investment Management Inc. now owns 27 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 14 shares during the last quarter. C M Bidwell & Associates Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Burk Holdings LLC purchased a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale during the 2nd quarter worth $30,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the second quarter worth $30,000. Finally, John Boyer Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the third quarter worth $32,000. 68.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently issued reports on COST. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $1,000.00 price target on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Mizuho cut their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,100.00 to $1,065.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, September 25th. HSBC raised Costco Wholesale to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 25th. Freedom Broker lowered their price target on Costco Wholesale from $1,030.00 to $1,010.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, September 25th. Finally, Argus reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $1,230.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Monday, September 28th. Twenty-five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,086.19.

About Representative Sessions

Pete Sessions (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Sessions (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

On October 20, 2023, Sessions announced he was running to replace Kevin McCarthy (R) as speaker of the U.S. House in the 118th Congress. Sessions lost the first round of nomination voting on October 24, 2023.

Pete Sessions was born and lives in Waco, Texas. Sessions earned a B.S. from Southwestern University in 1978. Sessions’ career experience includes working as an executive with AT&T.

Costco Wholesale Company Profile

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a membership-based warehouse retail business under the Costco name. The company sells merchandise in bulk and at competitive prices through warehouse clubs and e-commerce platforms, serving individual consumers, businesses and other organizations.

Its product selection includes groceries and fresh foods, household supplies, appliances, electronics, furniture, apparel, health and beauty products, jewelry, automotive products and prescription drugs. Costco also provides services such as optical care, pharmacy services, hearing-aid sales, travel offerings and fuel sales, depending on location.

The company traces its roots to Price Club, which opened in San Diego in 1976.