Is COST a good investment in 2026?

Costco Wholesale trades at a P/E ratio of 51.0, with medium volatility (18.2% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of COST?

Based on 30-day volatility of 18.2%, COST has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.98 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does COST pay dividends?

Yes, Costco Wholesale has a dividend yield of 0.52%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$436.49B

P/E RATIO

51.0

BETA

0.98

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

0.52%

52W HIGH

$1067.08

52W LOW

$844.06

VOLATILITY

18.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$1008.43 → $983.37-2.48%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$994.50 → $983.39-1.1%

COST | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

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

METRIC	COST	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	51.0x	21.0x	↑ 143%
Beta	0.98	0.65	More volatile
Div Yield	0.52%	2.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	18.2%	18%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
COCOST(You are here)	$983.37	$436.49B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$142.97	$334.62B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$76.06	$327.40B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$155.76	$212.91B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Costco Wholesale is currently trading at $983.37, which is 7.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.98, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME0.6M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COST a good buy right now?

Costco Wholesale trades at 51.0x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 18.2% volatility.

Does COST pay dividends?

Yes, Costco Wholesale offers a dividend yield of 0.52%. This translates to approximately $5.11 per share annually.

How volatile is COST?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 18.2% and beta of 0.98,COST is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.