Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Forecast
Data as of Oct 31, 2026Consumer Defensive · Current price $1015.46 (+2.03%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Krisztina Katai | Deutsche Bank | $1104.00 | +8.7% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Bobby Griffin | Raymond James | $1100.00 | +8.3% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Corey Tarlowe | Jefferies | $1050.00 | +3.4% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Greg Melich | Evercore ISI | $1100.00 | +8.3% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Greg Melich | Evercore ISI | $1050.00 | +3.4% |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Zhihan Ma | Bernstein | $1155.00 | +13.7% |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Krisztina Katai | Deutsche Bank | $1044.00 | +2.8% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Edward Kelly | Wells Fargo | $900.00 | -11.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Scot Ciccarelli | Truist Financial | $926.00 | -8.8% |
| Oct 9, 2025 | David Bellinger | Mizuho Securities | $950.00 | -6.4% |
| Sep 26, 2025 | William Kirk | Roth Capital | $907.00 | -10.7% |
| May 29, 2025 | Joseph Feldman | Telsey Advisory | $1100.00 | +8.3% |
| May 29, 2025 | Greg Melich | Evercore ISI | $1070.00 | +5.4% |
| May 29, 2025 | Mark Astrachan | Stifel Nicolaus | $1035.00 | +1.9% |
| May 29, 2025 | Laura Champine | Loop Capital Markets | $1045.00 | +2.9% |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Mark Astrachan | Stifel Nicolaus | $1000.00 | -1.5% |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Joseph Feldman | Tigress Financial | $1065.00 | +4.9% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Robert Ohmes | Bank of America Securities | $972.00 | -4.3% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Kelly Bania | BMO Capital | $980.00 | -3.5% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Joseph Feldman | Telsey Advisory | $1000.00 | -1.5% |
Top Analysts Covering COST
COST vs Sector & Market
| Metric | COST | Consumer Defensive Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.42 | 2.56 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 31 | 9 | 19 |
| Target Upside | +9.5% | +12344.1% | +21.5% |
| P/E Ratio | 51.08 | 11.06 | 38.49 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-08-31 | $311.93B | $322.14B | $328.88B | 24 |
| 2027-11-15 | $76.43B | $77.75B | $79.59B | 9 |
| 2028-02-15 | $78.90B | $80.27B | $82.17B | 10 |
| 2028-05-15 | $77.44B | $78.79B | $80.65B | 8 |
| 2028-08-15 | $104.66B | $106.48B | $108.99B | 16 |
| 2028-08-31 | $346.35B | $346.71B | $347.08B | 16 |
| 2028-11-15 | $81.53B | $82.95B | $84.91B | 10 |
| 2029-02-15 | $84.06B | $85.52B | $87.54B | 9 |
| 2029-05-15 | $82.54B | $83.97B | $85.96B | 15 |
| 2029-08-15 | $111.69B | $113.63B | $116.31B | 9 |
| 2029-08-31 | $358.01B | $366.37B | $373.21B | 15 |
| 2030-08-31 | $376.15B | $384.93B | $392.12B | 15 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-08-31 | $21.82 | $22.52 | $23.51 | 26 |
| 2027-11-15 | $5.24 | $5.36 | $5.53 | 14 |
| 2028-02-15 | $5.50 | $5.62 | $5.80 | 14 |
| 2028-05-15 | $6.66 | $6.81 | $7.02 | 10 |
| 2028-08-15 | $6.57 | $6.72 | $6.92 | 9 |
| 2028-08-31 | $23.71 | $24.86 | $27.09 | 16 |
| 2028-11-15 | $5.94 | $6.07 | $6.26 | 9 |
| 2029-02-15 | $6.27 | $6.41 | $6.61 | 8 |
| 2029-05-15 | $8.22 | $8.41 | $8.67 | 15 |
| 2029-08-15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 11 |
| 2029-08-31 | $26.08 | $26.87 | $27.53 | 14 |
| 2030-08-31 | $27.08 | $27.91 | $28.59 | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for COST?
The consensus among 31 analysts covering Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is Buy with an average price target of $1101.78.
What is the highest price target for COST?
The highest price target for COST is $1155.00, set by Zhihan Ma at Bernstein on 2026-02-09.
What is the lowest price target for COST?
The lowest price target for COST is $423.00, set by Michael Baker at D.A. Davidson on 2021-10-07.
How many analysts cover COST?
31 analysts have issued ratings for Costco Wholesale Corporation in the past 12 months.
Is COST a buy or sell right now?
Based on 31 analyst ratings, COST has a consensus rating of Buy (2.42/5) with a +9.5% upside to the consensus target of $1101.78.
What are the earnings estimates for COST?
Analysts estimate COST will report EPS of $22.52 for the period ending 2027-08-31, with revenue estimated at $322.14B.
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Data updated daily. Analyst price targets sourced from public filings and broker reports. Not investment advice.