Costco Wholesale Corporation Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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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, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. 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. The company is also involved in warehouse ancillary operations, which include gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers. In addition, it engages in e-commerce, business centers, travel, and other businesses. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
52.69
PB ratio
27.17
Dividend yield
0.58%
Beta
0.91
Market cap
$449.33B
Enterprise value
$446.91B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Discount Stores / Consumer Defensive |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 341000 |
| Website | https://www.costco.com |
| Mailing address | 999 Lake Drive Issaquah WA 98027 United States |
| Phone / Fax | 425 313 8100 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
0.58%
Dividend amount
$5.88
Payout ratio
27.04%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Costco Wholesale Corporation paid $5.88 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 01 May 2026.The dividend payout ratio is 27.04%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.COST dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
Company Executives
As of May 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Costco Wholesale Corporation.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ron M. Vachris | President, CEO & Director | 60 | |
| Mr. Gary Millerchip | Executive VP & CFO | 53 | |
| Mr. Javier Polit | Executive VP and CI&DO of Information Systems | 60 | |
| Mr. Pierre Riel | Executive VP & COO of International Division | 62 | |
| Ms. Tiffany M. Barbre | Senior VP, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | 51 | |
| Ms. Claudine E. Adamo | Executive Vice President of Administration | 54 | |
| Mr. John Sullivan | Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | 65 | |
| Sheri Flies | Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability & Compliance | ||
| Peter Gruening | Senior VP of Membership, Marketing & Member Service Centers | ||
| Brenda Weber | Senior Vice President of Human Resources |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
2.99%
Operating margin
3.67%
Return on assets
8.72%
Return on equity
29.65%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Costco Wholesale Corporation is 449.33B and its enterprise value is 446.91B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of COST is 1.56. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of COST is 33.20.
The COST's stocks Beta value is 0.91 making it 9% less volatile compared to NASDAQ market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Costco Wholesale Corporation's Stock Symbol?
Costco Wholesale Corporation trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "COST".
2. What is Costco Wholesale Corporation's stock price today?
One share of COST stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1012.79.
3. How can I contact Costco Wholesale Corporation?
Costco Wholesale Corporation's mailing address is 999 Lake Drive Issaquah WA 98027 United States. The company can be reached via phone at 425 313 8100.
4. What is Costco Wholesale Corporation's official website?
The official website of Costco Wholesale Corporation is https://www.costco.com.