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Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given its frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below that of competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and generating strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and has over 60% share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates about 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.

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Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) today reported net sales of $20.97 billion for the retail month of May, the four weeks ended June 1, 2025, an increase of 6.8 percent from $19.64 billion last year.
Net sales for the first 39 weeks were $201.02 billion, an increase of 8.0 percent from $186.07 billion last year.
Comparable sales for the periods ended June 1, 2025, were as follows:
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1">4 Weeks</td>
<td colspan="1">39 Weeks</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U.S.</td>
<td>4.1%</td>
<td>6.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>3.3%</td>
<td>4.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Other International</td>
<td>6.6%</td>
<td>3.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total Company</td>
<td>4.3%</td>
<td>5.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>E-commerce</td>
<td>11.6%</td>
<td>15.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Comparable sales excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange were as follows:
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1">4 Weeks</td>
<td colspan="1">39 Weeks</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U.S.</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
<td>7.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>6.3%</td>
<td>8.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Other International</td>
<td>8.4%</td>
<td>8.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total Company</td>
<td>6.0%</td>
<td>7.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>E-commerce</td>
<td>12.0%</td>
<td>16.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Additional discussion of these results is available in a pre-recorded message. It can be accessed by visiting investor.costco.com (click on "Events &amp; Presentations"). This message will be available through 4:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Costco Wholesale Reports Net Sales Of $20.97B For The Retail Month Of May, The Four Weeks Ended June 1, 2025, An Increase Of 6.8% From $19.64B Last Year

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Costco Wholesale. Our analysis of options history for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) revealed 50 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 42% of traders were bullish, while 32% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $1,128,843, and 38 were calls, valued at $3,395,853.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $440.0 to $1160.0 for Costco Wholesale over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Costco Wholesale's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Costco Wholesale's whale activity within a strike price range from $440.0 to $1160.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Costco Wholesale Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748973726_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$25.1</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$920.00</td>
<td>$543.4K</td>
<td>879</td>
<td align="right">214</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$93.2</td>
<td>$91.75</td>
<td>$91.75</td>
<td>$1055.00</td>
<td>$495.4K</td>
<td>67</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$126.8</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>$390.0K</td>
<td>314</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
<td>$354.0K</td>
<td>748</td>
<td align="right">343</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
<td>$285.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">278</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Costco Wholesale</h3>
Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given its frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below that of competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and generating strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and has over 60% share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates about 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Costco Wholesale, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Costco Wholesale's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,170,863, the COST's price is down by -0.37%, now at $1052.91. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 114 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Costco Wholesale</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1115.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale, which currently sits at a price target of $1100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Costco Wholesale, which currently sits at a price target of $1225. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Loop Capital keeps a Buy rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1110. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1100. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Hold rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1042. 
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Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) is the largest private-sector employer in the United States. As of 2024, the company had 2.2 million staff globally, down by 70,000 from five years earlier. According to its <a href="https://stock.walmart.com/financial-information/annual-reports">annual reports</a>, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/walmart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">retail giant&#8217;s</a> revenue has grown by over $157 billion in the last five years. 
If we compare several retailers&#8217; latest quarter revenue, Walmart reported $166 billion, compared to Costco Wholesale&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) $63.2 billion, Target Corp&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) $24 billion and Home Depot&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) $40 billion.
Costco, Target and Home Depot each added tens of thousands of employees in the last five years.
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Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) nearly doubled its global workforce to 1.6 million.
Walmart aims to grow sales by 4% annually without increasing its headcount, marking a contrast in the hiring dynamics of U.S. retail trade, which employed one in 10 American workers, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/5be70b28-018d-42d7-af8d-ea5a4bed4d44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Tuesday. Walmart&#8217;s U.S. workforce has remained at 1.6 million in the last ten years.
Wall Street analysts Neil Saunders of GlobalData and Steven Shemesh of RBC Capital highlighted to the Financial Times that Walmart&#8217;s expansion without job creation reflects the prioritization of e-commerce and automation of cumbersome tasks. Artificial intelligence will offer an additional boost to these initiatives. Paul Lewellen, senior vice president of operations at Walmart, said automation upstream has allowed the company to free up five full-time associates to work in other store areas.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and other executives snubbed the hiring concerns, citing that technology investments will lead to new roles for workers.
Meanwhile, critics argue that Walmart&#8217;s net sales in the U.S. have risen 36% in the past five years, while average U.S. hourly wages have increased by 28% to $18.25. Walmart stock surged over 146% in the last five years and 52% in the previous 12 months.
In April, Walmart showcased labor-saving technologies at two new warehouses outside Dallas, including a cold-storage hub for foods and a fulfillment center to enable speedy deliveries for e-commerce customers.
About 600 associates work inside the 730,000 sq ft refrigerated warehouse, implying one employee for every 1,200 sq ft. A multi-tiered geometry of lifts, conveyors and sorting machines handles perishables from suppliers and stores them in racks. Algorithms-guided robots later dispatch the foods to coolers at 175 regional stores. The centers can ship over twice the volume of traditional cold warehouses while cutting costs by 20%.
Two miles away, Walmart&#8217;s DFW-5 fulfillment center stocks items for a U.S. e-commerce business that grew by 21% in the latest quarter. The 1.5 million sq ft warehouse can hold up to two million individual products and employs 650 associates. Here, work that once took 12 steps has been reduced to five, helping to cut the cost by an expected 30% at the end of 2025.
DFW-5 replaced a Fort Worth, Texas, warehouse named DFW-1, where Walmart cut over 1,000 jobs.
According to annual reports, Walmart U.S.&#8217;s dedicated e-commerce fulfillment centers declined to 29, down from 40 in 2020.
In May, Walmart cut 1,500 global tech, U.S. operations and U.S. advertising staff.
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What To Know: The company reported earnings per share of $4.28, beating the consensus estimate of $4.13. In addition, it reported sales of $63.20 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $63.19 billion, and representing a 8% year-over-year growth.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45682298">Costco reported</a> a 5.7% year-over-year increase in total comparable sales. Breaking it down by region, U.S. comparable sales rose 6.6%, Canada saw a 2.9% increase and other international markets were up 3.2%.
Membership fee revenue reached $1.24 billion, up from $1.12 billion in the same quarter last year.
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Following the earnings report, Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45696821/costco-analysts-see-market-share-gains-high-renewal-rates-coming-strongest-and-most-consistent-comp-growth-in-retail">maintained</a> an Outperform rating on Costco and maintained a&nbsp;$1100&nbsp;price target.
In the note, Feldman said Costco's strong third quarter and 5.2% traffic growth signal market share gains, adding that the company is managing tariffs well and taking steps to drive future growth.
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COST Price Action: At the time of writing, Costco stock is trading 4.06% higher at $1,049.92, according to data from <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.benzinga.com/pro/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjY_YXnusuNAxULEVkFHbB8EeQQFnoECAwQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0xIsPvjIcIIsWev01-6zR2">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman maintains Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $1150 to $1225.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Costco Wholesale, Raises Price Target to $1225

Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine maintains Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $1115 to $1110.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Costco Wholesale, Lowers Price Target to $1110

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The White House is reportedly planning broader tech sanctions against China, with a proposed rule targeting companies majority-owned by already-sanctioned firms. According to people familiar with the matter, these firms would face new licensing conditions from the U.S. government, heightening pressure on Beijing. 
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Meanwhile, Main Street is sending warning signals, as consumer sentiment remained deeply depressed, holding at a three-year low, according to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/05/45697983/consumer-sentiment-stuck-at-3-year-lows-as-inflation-fears-hit-44-year-high"> University of Michigan's final May reading.</a> Moreover, year-ahead inflation expectations jumped to 4.5%, the highest since 1981.
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The broader market mirrored the decline. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1% to 5,858 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 tumbled 1.3% to 21,100—both marking their lowest levels of the week.
Only defensive sectors such as consumer staples and utilities managed to stay above water, as investors rotated into perceived safe havens amid geopolitical and economic unease.
Crude oil prices declined 1.5% to $60 a barrel amid speculation that OPEC+ could consider a production hike larger than the 410,000 barrels-per-day increase already planned. The group is set to meet Saturday.
Gold, often seen as a haven during market stress, failed to gain traction and dropped 0.9% to trade below $3,300 per ounce.
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<tr>
<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,015.10</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,858.41</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,054.65</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,105.32</td>
<td>-1.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:45 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.5% to $420.37.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;fell 1.3% to $513.31.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) slipped 1% to $204.09.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) outperformed, up 0.7%; the&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 1.6%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) up 3.60%</li>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) down 3.33%</li>
<li>Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) up 8.24%</li>
<li>Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) up 11.13%</li>
<li>NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) down 0.57%</li>
<li>The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COO#NASDAQ">COO</a>) down 14.60%</li>
<li>The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPS#NYSE">GPS</a>) down 19.18%</li>
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintains Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $1070 to $1075.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Costco Wholesale, Raises Price Target to $1075

Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintains Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $995 to $1042.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Costco Wholesale, Raises Price Target to $1042

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) analysts break down highlights from the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45682298/costco-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-comps-up-57-membership-fee-growth-and-more">third-quarter financial results </a>and predict what's ahead.
The Costco Analysts: Truist analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintains a Hold rating on Costco and raises the price target from $995 to $1,042.
Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman maintained an Outperform rating with a $1,100 price target.
Truist on COST: In a new investor note, Ciccarelli said the retailer had "another strong quarter" and showed improving margins.
While the analyst highlights several positives from the quarterly results, he remains on the sidelines with a Hold rating with concerns about valuation.
"As we have continued to highlight, Costco is generating the strongest and most consistent comp growth in basically all of retail," Ciccarelli said.
The analyst said Costco offers "extreme value proposition for members" mentioning strong merchandising and a "treasure hunt experience" for its customers.
Ciccarelli said the stock trades at around 53x estimated fiscal year earnings per share and he would want a more attractive entry point to buy shares.
"We believe it's challenging to put fresh $ to work in COST."
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Telsey on COST: A strong third quarter could show market share gains for Costco, Feldman said in a new investor note.
"Costco reported a strong 3QF25 core comp trend and healthy profits, reflecting the continued success of its business model and high member loyalty," he wrote.
The analyst said the company's comp same-store sales growth of 8% was impressive and traffic was up 5.2% year over year as well.
Feldman said Costco is managing the impact of tariffs well. The company is leveraging its global sourcing operations and key vendor relationships to help keep costs in line in the tariff era.
For future growth, Feldman highlights Costco opening more stores, introducing new trend-right items, lowering prices on everyday items, extending gas station opening hours and enhancing digital experiences. The analyst said these items will help the company be more relevant to members and help with renewal rates.
"We expect the company to remain a profitable share gainer, with its solid sales and high membership renewal rates," Feldman added.
COST Price Action: Costco stock was up 3.7% to $1,046.29 on Friday, compared to a 52-week trading range of $788.20 to $1,078.24. Costco stock is up 15% year-to-date in 2025.
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Analyst Color

Costco Analysts See Market Share Gains, High Renewal Rates Coming: 'Strongest And Most Consistent Comp Growth' In Retail

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 11.32% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.18%. Currently, Costco Wholesale has a market capitalization of $462.66 billion. 
Buying $100 In COST: If an investor had bought $100 of COST stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $733.69 today based on a price of $1042.78 for COST at the time of writing.
<h3>Costco Wholesale's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748615419_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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$100 Invested In Costco Wholesale 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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Costco shares are trading higher following better-than-expected Q3 financial results. Telsey Advisory Group maintained an Outperform rating on the stock.

Analysts' ratings for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 17 analysts.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Costco Wholesale, presenting an average target of $1072.35, a high estimate of $1135.00, and a low estimate of $975.00. Experiencing a 0.48% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $1077.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748610023_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Costco Wholesale among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Belinger</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$975.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1045.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Astrachan</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1035.00</td>
<td>$1075.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1070.00</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$980.00</td>
<td>$940.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1135.00</td>
<td>$1150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$995.00</td>
<td>$935.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Horvers</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1070.00</td>
<td>$1065.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Benedict</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1125.00</td>
<td>$1075.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Costco Wholesale. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Costco Wholesale compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Costco Wholesale's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Costco Wholesale's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Costco Wholesale</h2>
Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given its frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below that of competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and generating strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and has over 60% share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates another 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
<h3>Costco Wholesale's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Costco Wholesale's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 28 February, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 9.04%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.81%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Costco Wholesale's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 7.15%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Costco Wholesale's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.44%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, Costco Wholesale adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Assessing Costco Wholesale: Insights From 17 Financial Analysts

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintains Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $1100 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Costco Wholesale, Maintains $1100 Price Target

During its latest earnings call, Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) offered a rare preview into the inner workings of its pricing and supply chain operations that help the retail giant and its customers stay ahead of the economic turbulence. 
What Happened: During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45682298/costco-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-comps-up-57-membership-fee-growth-and-more">third quarter earnings</a> call on Thursday, Costco&#8217;s CEO, Ron Bakris, highlighted the proactive approach of the company&#8217;s buyers when reacting to tariff-related pricing volatility, saying that the buying teams adjust prices &#8220;daily, and if not hourly,&#8221; in response to pricing shifts.
Bakris emphasized the company's speed in passing along savings, noting that their &#8220;buyers are immediately the first ones down in those goods,&#8221; which allows them to take advantage of every opportunity they can get to lower prices for Costco&#8217;s shoppers. &#8220;It's about lowering the prices as soon as we can,&#8221; he says.
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That strategy is proving critical as the company navigates renewed trade pressures tied to President Donald Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; tariffs. Rather than reacting defensively, Costco has begun re-routing its supply chains, prioritizing domestic and local sourcing, and accelerating shipments to get ahead of the tariffs.
&#8220;In the U.S., we are sourcing more American-made goods where available, including items such as mattresses, pillows and plastic resin goods,&#8221; Bakris says.
Costco's agility and quick supply-side changes have already translated into price reductions for members on staples like eggs, butter, and olive oil. This comes amid improvements in the company&#8217;s gross margins by 41 basis points year-over-year. 
The company&#8217;s CFO, Gary Millerchip, says, &#8220;Our reported rate in the third quarter was higher year over year by 41 basis points, coming in at 11.25% compared to 10.84% last year and up 29 basis points excluding gas deflation.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Analysts, such as Joseph Feldman of Telsey, find <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/previews/25/05/45659554/costco-wholesale-q3-earnings-preview-will-company-discuss-price-increases-after-prior-trump-team-backlash">the company&#8217;s performance</a> &#8220;impressive&#8221; amid the challenging operating environment, while reiterating an &#8220;Outperform&#8221; rating with a price target of $1,100 per share, or a 9.04% upside from current levels.
The company reported $63.20 billion in revenue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45682298/costco-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-comps-up-57-membership-fee-growth-and-more">during the third quarter</a>, marginally above consensus estimates at $63.19 billion. It posted a profit of $4.28 per share, ahead of estimates at $4.13. 
Price Action: The stock was down 0.43% on Thursday, trading at $1,008.74, and is down 0.37% after hours despite posting a beat on consensus estimates at the top and bottom lines. 
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Costco scores well on Momentum and Quality, but falls short on Value and Growth. It has a favorable price trend in the short, medium, and long term. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights into the stock and the company. 
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Costco Outruns Tariffs With Supply Chain Agility, Price Cuts: 'It's About Lowering The Prices As Soon As We Can'

U.S. stock futures were flat on Friday after ending higher on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices fell in premarket.
A federal appeals court on Thursday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45683326/trump-tariffs-temporarily-preserved-as-appeals-court-pauses-lower-ruling">temporarily reinstated most of the tariffs</a> imposed by President Donald Trump. 
This decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit pauses a lower court&#8217;s ruling that had invalidated a significant portion of these tariffs.
The stay will remain in effect, allowing the Trump administration to pursue its appeal of the trade court&#8217;s decision.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.42% and the two-year bond was at 3.94%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 97.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting.
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<tr>
<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.09%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.33%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were below the flatline in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 0.088% at $589.53, while the QQQ declined 0.046% to $519.69, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Across the S&amp;P 500, most sectors closed positively, with utilities, real estate, and health care stocks recording the most significant gains on Thursday. Conversely, communication services stocks went against the broader market trend, ending the session lower.
Nvidia Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) better-than-expected earnings pushed the technology stocks higher. Meanwhile, Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) shares fell around 7% after the electronics retailer posted downbeat first-quarter results.
Similarly, Caleres Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAL#NYSE">CAL</a>), a footwear company, saw its shares dip 18% after reporting first-quarter financial results that missed adjusted EPS and sales estimates, leading the company to suspend its guidance.
On the economic front, U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 14,000 to 240,000 in the week ending May 24th, exceeding market estimates of 230,000.
Despite this, the U.S. economy showed a slight improvement in its first-quarter contraction, shrinking at an annualized rate of 0.2% compared to the initial estimate of a 0.3% decline.
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<tr>
<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.39%</td>
<td>19,175.87</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
<td>5,912.17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.28%</td>
<td>42,215.73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.34%</td>
<td>2,074.78</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Insights From Analysts:
According to Adam Turnquist, the chief technical strategist for LPL Financial, &#8220;the added wrinkle&#8221; to trade policy introduces more uncertainty about where the effective U.S. tariff rate will ultimately land and likely &#8220;delays the timeline for clarity.&#8221;
However, he added that &#8220;the market hates uncertainty,&#8221; and cited that the trade uncertainty index peaked as the market bottomed last month. &#8220;Importantly, high levels of trade policy uncertainty tend to correlate with high implied volatility, suggesting investors should expect a bumpier path for stocks until there is more clarity on trade,&#8221; he said.
Turnquist believes that &#8220;Higher trade policy uncertainty also tends to coincide with increased implied volatility, so investors should expect elevated turbulence until there is greater clarity on trade.&#8221;
According to Ed Yardeni, the U.S. operates as a federal republic, distinct from a pure democracy where majority rule is absolute. Yardeni explains that the nation&#8217;s constitutional framework, largely conceived by lawyerly Founding Fathers, was deliberately crafted with checks and balances.
This system aims to prevent the concentration of political power and to safeguard the rights of minority parties from potential &#8220;abuses by the majority as well as by those in power.&#8221; He highlights that the design of the three branches of government inherently serves to &#8220;frustrate the ambitions of the powerful on a regular basis.&#8221;
Thus, according to him, a &#8220;gridlock&#8221; situation with Trump&#8217;s tariffs will likely be good for the markets.
&#8220;In other words, gridlock is a feature, rather than a bug, of the American constitutional system. Gridlock has generally been viewed as bullish by stock and bond investors. The companies they invest in tend to do best when the government is the least meddlesome in their businesses,&#8221; he said.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
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<li>April&#8217;s headline and core PCE, personal income, and consumer spending will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>April&#8217;s advanced U.S. trade balance in goods, advanced retail inventories, and advanced wholesale inventories data will be announced by 8:30 a.m. ET, as well.</li>
<li>May&#8217;s Chicago Business Barometer (PMI) will be released at 9:45 a.m., final consumer sentiment data for May will be out by 10:00 a.m., and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 4:45 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Shoe Carnival Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCVL#NASDAQ">SCVL</a>) jumped 3.04% in premarket on Friday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 30 cents per share on revenue of $281.93 million, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>) was 2.34% higher ahead of its earnings, which are supposed to be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect earnings of 20 cents per share on revenue of $71.83 million.</li>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) advanced 1.65% after it reported $12.1 billion in AI server orders in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026, surpassing the entirety of shipments for all of fiscal year 2025, and pushing its backlog to a record $14.4 billion.</li>
<li>Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) slipped 0.37% despite beating its revenue and EPS estimates as the company's leaders spoke on an earnings call about the challenges and higher tariffs have meant for its business.</li>
<li>American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) dropped 7.16% after posting a wider-than-expected loss for the first quarter. It provided second-quarter guidance projecting $40 to $45 million in operating income, with comparable sales expected to decline 3%.</li>
<li>Gap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) plunged 14.49% after it reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance of $15.25 billion to $15.4 billion, but cautioned that if current tariff rates remain, they could result in a gross estimated incremental cost of approximately $250 million to $300 million.</li>
<li>UP Fintech Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIGR#NASDAQ">TIGR</a>) jumped 6.17% after its earnings crushed estimates as the net income soared 146% in the first quarter.</li>
<li>GATX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GATX#NYSE">GATX</a>) rose 0.70% as it formed a joint venture with Brookfield Infrastructure to acquire Wells Fargo &amp; Co.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) rail operating lease portfolio, composed of approximately 105,000 railcars.</li>
<li>Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFAI#NASDAQ">FFAI</a>) gained 1.61% after announcing a binding deposit agreement for 600 FX Super One MPVs with New PBB Auto.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.77% to hover around $61.37 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.59% to hover around $3,298.18 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.30% at the 99.5760 level.
Asian markets closed lower on Friday except Australia's ASX 200 index. South Korea's Kospi, China&#8217;s CSI 300, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices declined. European markets were higher in early trade.
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCVL#NASDAQ">SCVL</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 30 cents per share on revenue of $281.93 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Shoe Carnival shares gained 6% to $19.54 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>) to post a quarterly loss of 20 cents per share on revenue of $71.83 million. The company will release its earnings before the market opens. Canopy Growth shares rose 0.6% to $1.72 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) reported third-quarter revenue of $63.2 billion, beating analyst estimates of $63.19 billion. The membership-based retailer reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.28 per share, beating analyst estimates of $4.13 per share, according to Benzinga Pro. Costco shares slipped 0.4% to $1,004.94 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) posted a wider-than-expected loss for the first quarter. American Eagle provided second-quarter guidance projecting $40 to $45 million in operating income, with comparable sales expected to decline 3%. However, the company withheld full-year guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty and the need to reassess plans after the weak first quarter. American Eagle shares dipped 7.1% to $10.39 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Gap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter. Gap reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance of $15.25 billion to $15.4 billion, in line with the $15.28 billion estimate, but cautioned that if current tariff rates remain, they could result in a gross estimated incremental cost of approximately $250 million to $300 million. Gap shares dipped 14.9% to $23.80 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Costco Wholesale, Gap And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Friday

On Thursday, major U.S. indexes brushed off an appeals court decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45683326/trump-tariffs-temporarily-preserved-as-appeals-court-pauses-lower-ruling">uphold Trump tariffs</a> temporarily and closed higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.3% to 42,215.73, while the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq each advanced 0.4% to 5,912.17 and 19,175.87, respectively. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Costco Wholesale Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>)
Costco&#8217;s stock slipped by 0.43%, closing at $1,008.74. The stock hit an intraday high of $1,017.54 and a low of $1,003.60, with a 52-week range of $788.20 to $1,078.23. The retailer reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45682298/costco-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-comps-up-57-membership-fee-growth-and-more">third-quarter revenue</a> of $63.2 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $63.19 billion. Adjusted earnings per share were $4.28, beating the forecast of $4.13. Membership fee growth also contributed to the positive results.
Dell Technologies Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)
Dell&#8217;s shares fell slightly by 0.12%, closing at $113.63. The stock reached an intraday high of $115.46 and a low of $111.30, with a 52-week range between $66.25 and $178.84. In the after-hours trading, the stock rose nearly 1.9%. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $23.38 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $23.14 billion. However, adjusted earnings per share of $1.55 missed the expected $1.69. Dell highlighted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45681613/dell-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-company-highlights-unprecedented-demand-for-ai-optimized-servers">unprecedented demand</a> for AI-optimized servers.
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Marvell Technology, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>)
Marvell Technology saw its stock decline by 1.33%, closing at $63.73. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $67.59, with a low of $63.33, and a 52-week range of $47.09 to $127.48. The shares declined 3.3% in the after-hours trading. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45681892/marvell-technology-stock-slips-after-q1-results-details">reported quarterly adjusted earnings</a> of 62 cents per share, slightly above the Street estimate of 61 cents. Revenue came in at $1.9 billion, beating the consensus of $1.88 billion.
Ulta Beauty, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>)
Ulta Beauty&#8217;s stock rose by 1.15%, closing at $421.79. The stock recorded an intraday high of $427.06 and a low of $414.21, with a 52-week range of $309.01 to $460.00. The company reported quarterly earnings of $6.70 per share, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $5.77. Revenue of $2.85 billion also exceeded expectations. Ulta raised its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45682895/ulta-beauty-stock-climbs-after-better-than-expected-q1-report-raised-fiscal-2025-outlook">fiscal 2025 outlook</a>, boosting investor confidence.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock gained 0.43%, closing at $358.43. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $367.71, with a low of $356.00, and a 52-week range of $167.42 to $488.54. In the after-hours trading, the shares of the automaker fell nearly 1%. Tesla is experiencing its best rally of 2025, with shares up over 22% in May. The company is benefiting from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45668119/tesla-rides-a-bullish-wave-as-byd-slashes-prices-whos-really-winning-the-ev-war">renewed focus</a> from CEO Elon Musk, driving the stock&#8217;s strong performance.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings show that Costco checks out on Short, Medium and Long Price Trend. Here is how the big box store <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">ranks on other metrics</a>.
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