Palantir Just Made a Power Move
The data giant inked a deal with a company that's already deployed nationwide. It is real-world security.
About Costco Wholesale Corp
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. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. It offers merchandise, such as sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company also operates gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers; and offers business delivery, travel, grocery, and various other services online. It also operates e-commerce websites. 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.
General
| Name | Costco Wholesale Corp |
| Ticker | COST |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Discount Stores |
| Currency | USD |
| Country | USA |
| Fiscal Year End | August |
| Full Time Employees | 333,000 |
Highlights
| Analyst Target | 1,084.62 |
| Market Cap | 441,069,000,000 |
| PE Ratio | 56.42 |
| PEG Ratio | 5.20 |
| EBITDA | 12,442,000,384 |
Share Stats
| Shares Outstanding | 443,520,000 |
| Shares Float | 442,650,000 |
| Shares Short | 5,570,000 |
| Insider Holdings | 20% |
| Institution Holdings | 72.47% |
Highlights
| Analyst Target | 1,084.62 |
| Market Cap | 441,069,000,000 |
| PE Ratio | 56.42 |
| PEG Ratio | 5.20 |
| EBITDA | 12,442,000,384 |
Valuation
| Trailing PE | 55.64 |
| Forward PE | 48.31 |
| Price/Sales (Trailing 12 Mt.) | 1.62 |
| Price/Book (Most Recent Quarter) | 16.01 |
Dividend
Costco Wholesale Corp pays out a dividend of $4.68 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.47%.
COST's last dividend payment was made to shareholders on August 15, 2025.
They pay out 26.32% of their earnings out as a dividend.
Recent Dividends
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.30 |
| May 16, 2025 | $1.30 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $1.16 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $1.16 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $1.16 |
| May 10, 2024 | $1.16 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $1.02 |
| Jan 14, 2024 | $15 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $1.02 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | $1.02 |
IRS Reportedly Confirms $1,390 Stimulus Checks For Eligible Americans, Rumors of $2,000 August Payout Debunked — Plans Late Summer Rollout (UPDATED)
Millions of Americans may be eligible for a $1,390 stimulus check by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, as part of a plan aiming to provide financial relief to low and middle-income households.
Congresswoman Files Hundreds Of Stock Trades Late, Including Palantir Stock Up Over 600%
A Congresswoman violated the Stock Act with a disclosure showing hundreds of stock transaction made dating back to March 2024.
Elon's New Device Could Launch Biggest IPO of the Decade - Ad
Elon Musk's new device is being called a "game-changer"-and even the White House is using this tech. Jeff Brown says it could launch Musk's next trillion-dollar company and make early investors rich. You can claim a stake now for as little as $500.
Thieves grab $2 million in jewelry in Seattle heist that took less than 2 minutes
SEATTLE (AP) — Smash-and-grab thieves in Seattle made off with an estimated $2 million in diamonds, luxury watches, gold and other items in a daring midday jewelry store robbery that took just about 90 seconds, police said Friday.
NuScale Power Stock Slides After Q2 Earnings Report: Here's Why
Here's a look at NuScale Power's Q2 report.
September 30: Elon's Final Act at DOGE Social Security Bombshell - Ad
It's a shock to the system unlike anything else ... that will surprise and anger more folks in the establishment and mainstream press than anything he's done before. Because this time...the entire Social Security system may be disrupted, down to the bare bones... We call it "Social Security X."
New Jersey Man Reportedly Dies Attempting To Meet A Meta AI Called 'Big Sis Billie'
A 76-year-old New Jersey man died after attempting to meet Meta's AI chatbot "Big Sis Billie," highlighting growing concerns over AI safety, vulnerable users, and regulatory oversight.
Thousands march against plan to build massive bridge linking Sicily to Italy's mainland
ROME (AP) — Thousands of people marched in the Sicilian city of Messina on Saturday to protest a that would connect the Italian mainland with Sicily in a massive 13.5-billion-euro ($15.5 billion) infrastructure project.
The Tesla Shock Nobody Sees Coming - Ad
While headlines scream "Tesla is doomed"...Jeff Brown has uncovered a revolutionary AI breakthrough buried inside Tesla's labs. One that is helping AI escape from our computer screens and manifest itself here in the real world all while creating a 25,000% growth market explosion starting as early as October 23rd.
USA Rare Earth Q2 FY2025 Earnings Call Transcript
USA Rare Earth reported Q2 earnings, aiming to build a profitable and integrated supply chain for rare earths. Focus on mining, processing, recycling and serving diverse customers.
Palantir Turning LLMs Into Sharper Company Insights, Fueling ARK Invest's AI Edge, Says Brett Winton
Palantir Technologies Inc. reached new all-time highs this week as ARK Invest's Chief Futurist Brett Winton outlined how the company's platform transforms large language models into specialized business intelligence tools, positioning it as a critical infrastructure layer in the AI revolution.
Weiss Gold Veteran Makes Shocking New Call - Ad
Weiss expert Sean Brodrick went out on a limb last year and declared a historic event would send the yellow metal to $3,150. People laughed at him at the time, but he was off by just two days. Now, Sean has a shocking new prediction for gold ... and reveals a little-known way to get ahead of this bull market.
Judge Orders Ex-Kroger CEO To Disclose Why He Quit After 'Personal Conduct' Probe In '90s Pop Star Jewel's $7 Million Festival Lawsuit
A Hamilton County judge has ordered former Kroger Co. CEO Rodney McMullen to disclose reasons for his March resignation following a "personal conduct" investigation.
Mark Cuban Cheers NYU Dropout Whose $1.3 Billion Valued Blockchain Project Is Aiming For A 'Free And Fair' Financial System
Billionaire investor and television personality Mark Cuban welcomed the growth of the Injective (CRYPTO: INJ) blockchain, a project in which he has made strategic investments, on Tuesday.
What's inside Elon's building in Memphis will shock you - Ad
Inside Elon Musk's Memphis site lies a supercomputer built to power the world's first superhuman AI. It could make Elon a trillionaire - and new millionaires, too. With just $500, you could get in before the September 1st funding window closes.
Trump Removes IRS Commissioner Billy Long After 2 Months, Appoints Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent As Acting Chief Amid Agency Leadership Crisis
President Trump has fired IRS Commissioner Billy Long just two months after his confirmation, naming Scott Bessent as interim head amid ongoing agency instability.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Mirror Stocks Decline: Analyst Touts 'Buy The Dip' Tagline
Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Tuesday as investors priced in new tariffs and weaker-than-expected economic data.
Major Investors Bet Big on This "Unlisted" Stock - Ad
When the former Zillow exec whose first venture sold for $120M starts a new company, people notice. No wonder the VCs behind Uber and eBay also backed Pacaso. Their platform sells fractions of premier properties, rewriting a $1.3T market. And it works, earning over $110M in gross profit to date.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and agent accused of sabotaging $240M Hawaii real estate project
A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his agent got them fired from a $240 million luxury housing development on the Big Island’s coveted Hapuna Coast that they brought him in to endorse.
Jury orders Tesla to pay more than $200 million in Autopilot crash case
MIAMI (AP) — A Miami jury decided that Elon Musk’s car company Tesla was partly responsible for a deadly crash in Florida involving its Autopilot driver assist technology and must pay the victims more than $200 million in punitive damages.
Elon's 'Social Security X': 3 Stocks Could Soar - Ad
It's a shock to the system unlike anything else ... that will surprise and anger more folks in the establishment and mainstream press than anything he's done before. Because this time...the entire Social Security system may be disrupted, down to the bare bones... We call it "Social Security X."
Vietnam wants to be the next Asian tiger and it’s overhauling its economy to make it happen
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Beneath red banners and a gold bust of revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi's central party school, declared the arrival of “a new era of development” late last year. The speech was more than symbolic— it signaled the launch of what could be Vietnam’s most ambitious economic overhaul in decades.
Vinod Khosla Says This Is GenZ's Best Bet Against Losing '80% Of All Jobs' To AI In 5 Years
Vinod Khosla believes Gen Z should focus on learning how to learn quickly, not a single profession, as AI will outpace those who don't.
How to Hack a $1.3 Trillion Industry - Ad
Forget concrete. The new foundation for real estate success is digital, and Pacaso leads the way. Led by former Zillow execs, their tech hacks a $1.3T market by letting buyers co-own homes worldwide. They've already earned $110M in gross profits and reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.
Celsius Leverages Alani Nu And Zero-Sugar Trends To Capture New Market Share
Celsius's Q2 beat driven by Alani Nu integration and zero-sugar innovation sets the stage for accelerated revenue growth and EBITDA upside.
Cathie Wood's Thursday Bet: ARK Just Bought $31 Million Worth Of Falling Deere Stock, Also Loads Up On Block, Robinhood Shares
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, made significant trades on Thursday — focusing on Deere & Co. (NYSE:DE), Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) and Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:
Americans Are Rushing Into Gold (But Not Billionaires!) - Ad
With record gold prices, everyday Americans are scrambling to buy gold coins and bars. But some savvy investors have used a different way to profit from gold bull runs - a special investment with a long history of making up to a surprising 1,000 times more than physical gold.
Nvidia And AMD Reportedly Agree To Pay 15% Of China Chip Revenues To Trump Administration For Export Licenses: 'Beijing Must Be Gloating'
Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay 15% of their revenues from chip sales in China to the U.S. government in exchange for export licenses, raising security and trade concerns.
An explosion at a plant owned by US Steel, an icon of American industry, has killed 2. What to know
An south of Pittsburgh killed two people and injured 10 others. The CEO has vowed to find out what caused Monday's blast while union officials say representatives will work to ensure a thorough investigation.
Palantir Just Made a Power Move - Ad
The data giant inked a deal with a company that's already deployed nationwide. It is real-world security.
Apple's New Siri Voice-Control Feature Could Revolutionize User Experience
In a move that could redefine the way users interact with their iPhones, Apple is reportedly developing an enhanced version of App Intents for Siri.
The US plans to build a $750M fly factory in Texas to stop a flesh-eating cattle parasite
The U.S. plans to build a $750 million factory in southern Texas to breed billions of sterile flies, ramping up its efforts to keep flesh-eating maggots in Mexico from crossing the border and damaging the American cattle industry.
Elon's New Device Could Launch Biggest IPO of the Decade - Ad
Elon Musk's new device is being called a "game-changer"-and even the White House is using this tech. Jeff Brown says it could launch Musk's next trillion-dollar company and make early investors rich. You can claim a stake now for as little as $500.
Trump pressures China and India to stop buying cheap Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing and to stop buying oil from Russia and helping fund the .
Satoshi Nakamoto's Statue Smashed, Dumped In Swiss Lake — 'Absolute Disgrace,' Says Bitcoiner
The statue of Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) legendary creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, which was reported stolen in Switzerland, was found tossed into a lake on Sunday.
September 30: Elon's Final Act at DOGE Social Security Bombshell - Ad
It's a shock to the system unlike anything else ... that will surprise and anger more folks in the establishment and mainstream press than anything he's done before. Because this time...the entire Social Security system may be disrupted, down to the bare bones... We call it "Social Security X."
Gartner, Eli Lilly, And The Trade Desk Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (August 4-August 8): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?
Large-cap laggards slid on weak results/guidance, cuts and capital moves—led by The Trade Desk, Fortinet, Super Micro, Gartner and Eli Lilly.
McDonald's Japan's Pokemon card Happy Meals promotion comes to an unhappy end
TOKYO (AP) — Fast-food chain McDonald’s Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.
The Tesla Shock Nobody Sees Coming - Ad
While headlines scream "Tesla is doomed"...Jeff Brown has uncovered a revolutionary AI breakthrough buried inside Tesla's labs. One that is helping AI escape from our computer screens and manifest itself here in the real world all while creating a 25,000% growth market explosion starting as early as October 23rd.
XRP Must Recapture This Level To Avoid A Sharp Correction As Coin Slips Below $3, Says Analyst
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) tumbled alongside other leading cryptocurrencies Sunday night, dropping below the psychologically crucial level at $3.
Information, charts or examples are for illustration and educational purposes only and not for individualized investment management This message contains commercial elements, such as advertising. We only send these offers to those who have opted in to our newsletter. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For these reasons we strongly suggest trading in a DEMO/Simulated account. The information provided by us is for educational and informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties concerning the products, practices or procedures of any company or entity mentioned or recommended and have not determined if the statements and opinions of the advertiser are accurate, correct or truthful. If you use, act upon or make decisions in reliance on information contained or any external source linked within it, you do so at your own peril and agree to hold us, our officers, directors, shareholders, affiliates and agents without fault.