CONSUMER DEFENSIVE2/27/2026 • LIVE

Costco Wholesale (COST)

Costco Wholesale (COST) is a consumer defensive company operating in discount stores. Demand is typically resilient, with margin discipline and pricing power as key drivers. This analysis page tracks valuation context, trend strength, and downside risk over time.

PRICE
$1001.39
+1.48% today
RISK
MEDIUM

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$444.57B
P/E RATIO
53.7
BETA
1.01
More volatile
DIV YIELD
0.53%
52W HIGH
$1067.08
52W LOW
$844.06
VOLATILITY
21.3%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$970.28 → $1001.39+3.21%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$1048.61 → $1001.39-4.5%
$884$956$1029FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
COST | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRICCOSTSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio53.7x21.0x 156%
Beta1.010.65More volatile
Div Yield0.53%2.80%Below avg
30d Volatility21.3%18%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare COST's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
COST(You are here)
$1001.39$444.57BConsumer Defensive
PG$166.57$389.85BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
KO$81.31$349.74BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
PEP$169.41$231.64BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

Costco Wholesale is currently trading at $1001.39, which is 6.2% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.01, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL
30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL
VOLUME0.9M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COST a good buy right now?

Costco Wholesale trades at 53.7x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 21.3% volatility.

Does COST pay dividends?

Yes, Costco Wholesale offers a dividend yield of 0.53%. This translates to approximately $5.31 per share annually.

How volatile is COST?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 21.3% and beta of 1.01,COST is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 6:13:47 PM