XNAS · Consumer Defensive

Costco Wholesale Corp

COST · Discount Stores
$893.74
$-7.61 · -0.84%
Updated 9/16/2026, 4:00:00 AM
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Price performance

Daily closing price · 250 sessions

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$1114$1043$972$901$830Aug 12Feb 9Aug 5
QUANT MODEL

AI outlook

bearish

Quantitative price outlook based on available market signals. Not financial advice.

24Hnegative-quant-score
$853.63-4.49%
7Dnegative-quant-score
$804.37-10.00%
30Dnegative-quant-score
$697.12-22.00%
90Dnegative-quant-score
$554.12-38.00%
Open$901.05
Day High$902.00
Day Low$892.67
Prev. Close$901.35
Volume2,101,652
Market Cap
TECHNICAL SIGNALS

Technical analysis

Indicators calculated from the stored daily price history.

RSI29.54Momentum
MACD-10.47Trend
SMA 50935.23Moving average
SMA 200968.67Moving average
EMA 20911.68Moving average
ATR11.65Volatility
ADX59.13Trend strength
Volatility10.88Risk
Bollinger Upper931.98Range
Stochastic3.65Momentum
Support892.67Key level
Resistance938.88Key level
FUNDAMENTALS

Company fundamentals

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EARNINGS

Earnings history

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AI MARKET ANALYSIS

COST: What the data is saying

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LONG-TERM STOCK FORECAST

Costco Wholesale Corp Stock Price Prediction 2026–2050

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2026

COST Prediction for 2026

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2030

COST Prediction for 2030

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2035

COST Prediction for 2035

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2040

COST Prediction for 2040

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2050

COST Prediction for 2050

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Why these targets are separatedShort-term 24H–90D model outputs are not presented as 2026–2050 price targets. Long-horizon forecasts need their own assumptions, validation and update history.
What can change the forecastCompany earnings, growth, valuation, interest rates, market regime, sector conditions, volatility and company-specific events.
MODEL VALIDATION

Recent evaluated predictions

Historical outcomes are shown only after a prediction has matured and been evaluated.

24H · 9/18/2026

Actual $893.74 vs forecast $877.56

Absolute percentage error: 1.81%

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24H · 9/18/2026

Actual $893.74 vs forecast $864.06

Absolute percentage error: 3.32%

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MARKET NEWS

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The Motley Fool · 9/16/2026

I've Analyzed Hundreds of Stocks in 7 Years. Here's My Step-by-Step System for Researching Any Company Before Buying.

An experienced analyst shares a seven-step stock research methodology developed over years of analyzing hundreds of companies. The process includes comparing returns to the S&P 500, analyzing financial reports, mapping business models, evaluating competitive advantages, assessing macro trends, reviewing leadership, conducting risk analysis, and determining valuation. The author uses Apple and Costco as examples of companies that meet their investment criteria.

bullish
The Motley Fool · 9/16/2026

My Top 5 Favorite Stocks for an Uncertain Market

The article recommends five resilient stocks suitable for uncertain market conditions: Johnson & Johnson (pharmaceutical and medtech leader with 28 billion-dollar products), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (cystic fibrosis treatment market leader with pipeline expansion), Costco (essential goods retailer with high membership renewal rates), Coca-Cola (beverage company with strong brands and free cash flow), and American Express (payment card company with affluent customer base). These companies offer stability through essential products, strong market positions, and consistent dividend payments.

bullish
Zacks Investment Research · 9/14/2026

Walmart Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates but Can Higher Costs Limit Upside?

Walmart beat Q2 earnings expectations with 5.9% revenue growth and 19.1% EPS increase to 81 cents, while raising fiscal 2027 guidance. However, rising healthcare, fuel, and depreciation costs, combined with increased capital expenditures (4% of sales vs. 3.5% prior guidance), may limit near-term profit growth and cash conversion despite strong digital momentum.

bullish
Zacks Investment Research · 9/14/2026

Target's Stores Power Its Expanding Omnichannel Fulfillment Network

Target Corporation reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with stores fulfilling 97.6% of merchandise sales and serving as core omnichannel hubs. Comparable digital sales rose 8.7%, same-day delivery grew over 25%, and the company opened 17 new stores in Q2. Target's shares have rallied 17% over three months, outperforming competitors, and the stock carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with improved earnings estimates.

bullish
Zacks Investment Research · 9/14/2026

Can Walmart's Expanding Delivery Network Strengthen Market Share?

Walmart reported strong Q2 fiscal 2027 results with U.S. e-commerce sales rising 24% and store-fulfilled delivery sales growing 43%. The company's fast-delivery service expanded to 38 markets with sub-30-minute delivery options, with stores fulfilling 80% of e-commerce orders. Fast-delivery customers show higher engagement and are more likely to become Walmart+ members. Walmart is also expanding delivery partnerships, including a collaboration with Dunkin'.

bullish
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

COST stock prediction FAQ

Common questions about price, predictions, long-term forecasts, technicals and research methodology.

What is the current COST stock price?

COST is currently shown at $893.74 in the latest stored market quote. The page is refreshed from the connected market-data pipeline.

What is the COST stock prediction?

US Market AI currently shows quantitative forecasts for 24H, 7D, 30D and 90D using the stored market signals. The forecasts are estimates and not guarantees.

What is the COST stock forecast for 2026?

The 2026 long-term forecast section is included as a research framework. A numerical 2026 target is shown only after a dedicated long-horizon model has produced and validated it; the current 24H–90D model is not presented as a 2026 target.

What is the COST stock forecast for 2030?

The 2030 section tracks the inputs that a validated long-horizon model should use, including company growth, valuation, earnings, market regime and sector conditions. No unsupported price target is displayed.

What is the COST stock forecast for 2035, 2040 and 2050?

The 2035, 2040 and 2050 sections are reserved for long-term model outputs. US Market AI does not invent numerical targets when validated long-horizon data is unavailable.

What technical indicators are available for COST?

The page can display RSI, MACD, SMA 50, SMA 200, EMA 20, ATR, ADX, volatility, Bollinger levels, stochastic, support and resistance from stored daily price history.

Does US Market AI provide COST fundamentals?

Fundamental data is not currently populated for this stock, so the page does not estimate or fabricate missing values.

Where can I read the latest COST news?

The latest ticker-linked news appears in the Market News section of this page. Stories are shown with source, publication date and sentiment when available.

How accurate are the COST predictions?

Only predictions that have matured are evaluated. Recent evaluated outcomes are shown in the model-validation section; accuracy should be interpreted using the full mature sample rather than a single result.

Is the COST forecast financial advice?

No. US Market AI provides research and model estimates for informational purposes. Forecasts can be wrong and should not be treated as personalized financial advice.

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