Costco Wholesale Corporation
COSTConsumer DefensiveNASDAQDiscount Stores
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer defensive sector, Costco Wholesale Corporation focuses on Discount Stores services and products. Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea,. The company carries a $403.65B market cap, placing it firmly in the mega-cap category. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising appliances, small electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal, automotive, stamps, tickets, apparel, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and fresh food, such as meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products.
Market Cap
$403.65B
Beta
0.85
P/E (TTM)
45.81
P/E (Fwd)
40.22
EPS (TTM)
$19.87
EPS (Fwd)
$22.63
ROE
29.1%
ROA
8.7%
Cash
$11.13B
Total Debt
$10.23B
Free CF
$6.95B
52W Change
-4.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where COST stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 1, 2026 close, COST finished 3.41% below its 150-day moving average ($977.20) and 1.44% below its 200-day moving average ($957.64). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is COST overbought or oversold?
At the September 1, 2026 close, COST's RSI(14) was 49.9, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $11.13B in cash and $10.23B in debt, COST maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Free cash flow comes in at $6.95B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 29.1%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 8.7% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $226.95B (2022) to $275.24B (2025), reflecting a 21% increase over the period.
Investors considering Costco Wholesale Corporation should weigh the typical risks associated with COST's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing COST.