Jacobs & Co. CA Lowers Stock Holdings in Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Jacobs & Co. CA lessened its stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 4.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 23,723 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 1,223 shares during the period. Costco Wholesale accounts for about 1.9% of Jacobs & Co. CA’s holdings, making the stock its 11th biggest position. Jacobs & Co. CA’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $20,457,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in COST. Soundwatch Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 635.7% in the second quarter. Soundwatch Capital LLC now owns 2,553 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 2,206 shares during the period. Hurley Capital LLC raised its stake in shares of Costco Wholesale by 120.0% during the third quarter. Hurley Capital LLC now owns 33 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 18 shares during the last quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the third quarter worth $34,000. Collier Financial acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the third quarter worth $35,000. Finally, AXS Investments LLC purchased a new position in Costco Wholesale in the 3rd quarter valued at $36,000. 68.48% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Costco Wholesale Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:COST opened at $974.78 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $432.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.84 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 0.59. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $983.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $938.37. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a 12 month low of $844.06 and a 12 month high of $1,067.08.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 5th. The retailer reported $4.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.55 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $69.60 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $68.96 billion. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 28.57% and a net margin of 2.99%.Costco Wholesale’s quarterly revenue was up 9.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $4.02 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 30th were given a $1.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 30th. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 27.04%.

More Costco Wholesale News

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

• Positive Sentiment: New Kirkland Signature product launches and continued private-label innovation should support traffic and margins. Costco adds Kirkland Signature items. See what’s new
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion into standalone fuel sites (first standalone gas station opening by late June) expands convenience offerings and non-dues revenue, a potential long-term win vs. c-store rivals. Costco’s first standalone gas station to open by late June
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple bullish write-ups argue Costco deserves a premium multiple given its business model, pricing power, membership loyalty and long-term growth runway — supportive for sentiment among buy-and-hold investors. 3 Reasons Costco Stock Deserves to Trade at a Sky-High Valuation
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting Costco’s “winning the price war” narrative reinforces defensive/consumer-staples demand during inflationary periods. Costco proves it’s winning the price war
• Neutral Sentiment: A TipRanks piece balances upside (~11% noted) with worries about the future of physical retail — may keep some investors cautious but doesn’t change revenue fundamentals immediately. Costco Stock Forecast: Can COST Keep Up amid Worries about the Future of Retail Stores?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/features asking “Is it too late to buy?” reflect the stock’s rich multi-year gains and high valuation — ongoing debate that can limit fresh inflows until clearer catalysts appear. Is It Too Late To Consider Costco Wholesale (COST) After Strong Multi Year Share Gains?
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data shows no meaningful short position / days-to-cover change, so short-pressure is not a driver of today’s move. (Entry data provided internally.)
• Negative Sentiment: A small product recall (meatloaf meal) and press around potential membership price increases could create short-term sales or PR noise and give cautious traders a reason to trim positions. Costco Recalls Meatloaf Meal Over Possible Salmonella Risk
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/competitive risks — reports on tariff moves, energy-price volatility and aggressive promotions from peers (e.g., Target) raise concerns about margin pressure and cost passthrough, which can depress sentiment for retail stocks including COST. Trump tariffs live updates

Insider Buying and Selling at Costco Wholesale

In related news, EVP James C. Klauer sold 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $939.00, for a total value of $1,408,500.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 44,837 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $42,101,943. This represents a 3.24% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Claudine Adamo sold 730 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,003.02, for a total transaction of $732,204.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,121 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,139,485.42. This trade represents a 10.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 7,645 shares of company stock worth $7,049,302. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have issued reports on COST shares. Daiwa Securities Group boosted their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $917.00 to $975.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Truist Financial raised their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $926.00 to $977.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Oppenheimer boosted their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,050.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Guggenheim reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Costco Wholesale from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Twenty-two 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,039.13.

Costco Wholesale Company Profile

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.