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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 Costco's frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and allowing the retailer to generate strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and boasts over 60% market share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates another 280 warehouses, primarily in markets such as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.

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Employees at Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) have voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike due to a deadlock in <a href="https://teamster.org/2025/01/costco-teamsters-overwhelmingly-vote-to-authorize-strike/#:~:text=The%20Costco%20Teamsters%20National%20Master,Sean%20M.%20O'Brien.">contract talks with the retailer</a>. 
The strike authorization, backed by 85% of the vote, reflects growing frustration over Costco&#8217;s unwillingness to provide a fair contract, despite the company's financial success. 
The current Costco Teamsters National Master Agreement, which impacts more than 18,000 workers, is set to end on January 31.
"Our members have spoken loud and clear — Costco must deliver a fair contract, or they'll be held accountable," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
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To prepare for a potential strike, Costco Teamsters have staged several practice pickets nationwide. Last week, rallies took place in cities like Hayward, California and Sumner, Washington, while Southern California joined the effort by Thursday.
The union has made it clear they are prepared to take action if negotiations do not result in a satisfactory agreement.
"This strike vote is a direct response to Costco's greed and blatant disregard for the bargaining process," said Tom Erickson, director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. "Costco claims to treat workers better than the competition, but right now, it's failing to live up to that reputation.&#8221;
Costco recently reported $254 billion in annual revenue and $7.4 billion in net profits, a 135% increase since 2018.
The company&#8217;s first-quarter FY25 sales of $62.15 billion, beat analyst estimates of $62.08 billion, with an &nbsp;adjusted earnings per share of $3.82, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42486532/whats-going-on-with-costco-stock-friday">beating analyst estimates of $3.79</a>.
Costco&#8217;s sale for December 2024, which included the holiday season, saw a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/01/42888095/costco-stock-climbs-after-december-net-sales-up-99-year-over-year">9.9% to $27.52 billion</a>.
Price Action: COST shares closed higher by 2.55% at $943.19 on Friday.
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Charlie Munger, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 99, shared his final reflections on life and career, offering profound insights into his journey to success.
What Happened: Munger, a Harvard Law graduate, initially embarked on his career in a prestigious California firm. Despite his success, he sought&nbsp;more than what a senior&nbsp;law partner could earn, leading him to explore investments in stocks, businesses, and property development, and eventually founding a law firm with colleagues.
Munger&#8217;s&nbsp;three basic rules for career&nbsp;satisfaction included striving to deserve what you want, working under people you admire, and having intense interest in your work. He emphasized the importance of reputation and integrity, and the joy derived from earning deserved trust.
&#8220;I have three basic rules for career satisfaction that have always helped me, and I believe they can help any young person evaluating a career decision. While meeting all three is nearly impossible, you should try anyway,&#8221; Munger <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/29/charlie-munger-these-basic-career-rules-made-me-successful-in-life-with-warren-buffett-i-had-all-3.html">wrote</a> for CNBC.
First, he advised never to sell anything one wouldn't buy for oneself. He believed the best approach to achieving what one wants is to focus on deserving it, a notion rooted in the golden rule. 
&#8220;There is no ethos, in my opinion, that is better for any person to have. By and large, the people who have had this ethos win in life, and they don't win just money and honors — they win the respect and the deserved trust of the people they deal with,&#8221; he wrote. 
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Second, Munger stressed the importance of working only for those one respects and admires. He warned against working under individuals one does not admire, noting the risks posed by authority figures who exert influence, especially through rewards. 
Munger further wrote, &#8220;Generally, your outcome in life will be more satisfactory if you work under people whom you correctly admire.&#8221;
Finally, Munger encouraged working alongside people whose company one genuinely enjoys. He argued that excelling in any field requires a deep interest in the subject and enjoyment of the process. He advocated for aligning one&#8217;s work with personal interests and surrounding oneself with enjoyable colleagues. 
&#8220;I've had marvelous partners, full of assiduity, all my life. I think I got them partly because I tried to deserve them, and partly because I was shrewd enough to select them, and partly because there was some luck,&#8221; he concluded. &nbsp;
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His passing leaves a void that will be hard to fill, but his teachings and principles will continue to inspire and guide future generations of investors. His legacy is a testament to the power of perseverance, integrity, and passion in achieving success.
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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 49 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 53% of traders were bullish, while 28% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 19 were puts, with a value of $2,817,712, and 30 were calls, valued at $2,288,798.
<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 $475.0 to $1500.0 for Costco Wholesale over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Costco Wholesale stands at 413.31, with a total volume reaching 3,188.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Costco Wholesale, situated within the strike price corridor from $475.0 to $1500.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Costco Wholesale Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737140424_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<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>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$68.35</td>
<td>$67.6</td>
<td>$67.6</td>
<td>$940.00</td>
<td>$547.5K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$68.35</td>
<td>$67.6</td>
<td>$67.6</td>
<td>$940.00</td>
<td>$534.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$165.55</td>
<td>$160.3</td>
<td>$160.3</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$529.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$45.15</td>
<td>$44.6</td>
<td>$44.85</td>
<td>$910.00</td>
<td>$406.9K</td>
<td>129</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$30.95</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
<td>$310.0K</td>
<td>519</td>
<td align="right">200</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 Costco's frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and allowing the retailer to generate strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and boasts over 60% market share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates another 280 warehouses, primarily in markets such as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
In light of the recent options history for Costco Wholesale, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Costco Wholesale</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,294,504, the price of COST is up 2.01% at $938.2. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Costco Wholesale</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $1100.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale, maintaining a target price of $1100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale, maintaining a target price of $1100. 
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Target Corp.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) total sales grew by 2.8% over the last two months, with record-high sales during the holiday shopping season. Despite this, the retailer kept its EPS guidance unchanged. As this unfolds, the technical analysis of its moving averages is flashing a warning sign.
What Happened: Target&#8217;s customers could just be looking for &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/24/11/42106249/target-says-shoppers-wait-for-deals-a-day-after-rival-walmart-credits-market-gains-to-wealthy-households-tgt-edges-up-marginally-in-thursday-premarket">deals</a>&#8221; while shopping at the retailer&#8217;s store as pointed out by its chief commercial officer Rick Gomez during its third-quarter earnings call. 
Consumers "know there are deals to be found, they're willing to wait for sales and willing to search across multiple retailers,&#8221; said Gomez.
The company in its latest press release <a href="https://corporate.target.com/press/release/2025/01/target-corporation-provides-holiday-sales-update,-announces-leadership-team-changes">said</a> that discretionary sales accelerated during the holidays, especially in apparel and toys, with continued strength in beauty and high-frequency categories. Holiday sales grew 2.8% year-over-year with comparable sales up 2%. 
Additionally, Target guided a 1.5% Q4 comparable sales growth and maintains its EPS guidance of $1.85-$2.45 for Q4 and $8.30-$8.90 for the full year.
The technical analysis of the company&#8217;s daily moving averages indicates bearish trends for the stock. Thursday&#8217;s close of $133.25 apiece was below its short and long-term moving averages.
The eight and 20-day moving averages stood at $137.68 and $135.25, whereas, the 50-day average was at $137.70 according to Benzinga Pro data. The stock price was much below its 200-day simple moving average of $149.05, signaling a bearish trend.
The relative strength index of 43.64 meant that the stock was in a neutral zone and it was neither overbought nor oversold.
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Target vs Peers: During the third quarter, Target admitted to having higher sales only during promotional periods, whereas its peer, Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) CEO, Doug McMillon attributed 75% of their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/24/11/42106249/target-says-shoppers-wait-for-deals-a-day-after-rival-walmart-credits-market-gains-to-wealthy-households-tgt-edges-up-marginally-in-thursday-premarket">market share gains</a> to &#8220;households earning more than $100,000.&#8221; 
Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), another Target rival, reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42902506/charlie-mungers-top-pick-costco-reports-strong-december-sales-analysts-expect-a-7-jump-in-january">strong sales</a> figure in December with a 9.9% jump to $27.52 billion in net sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 5, as compared to $25.03 billion last year.
Looking at their earnings, both of Target&#8217;s peers beat its sales and EPS estimates. In Q3, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42058916/walmart-reports-strong-revenue-growth-of-5-5-with-operating-income-growing-faster-at-8-2">Walmart</a> posted earnings of $0.57 per share on the revenue of $169.59 billion. Whereas, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42473288/costco-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-comps-up-52-membership-fee-growth-and-more">Costco in Q1</a> reported earnings of $3.82 per share on revenue of $62.15 billion. On the other hand, Target in Q3 reported earnings of $1.85 per share on revenue of $25.67 billion, missing the street view.
Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>, Walmart had a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.113, while Costco&#8217;s P/E stood at 51.020. Target on the other hand was the least expensive among these peers with a P/E of 14.130.
TGT&#8217;s stock was up only 1.25% in the past month. Over the last six months, it experienced a 14.54% decline, and last year, it fell by 3.96% over the year.
Target has a consensus price target of $160.61 a &#8216;hold&#8217; rating, according to the 31 analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGT/analyst-ratings">tracked by Benzinga</a>. The high target is $210, and the low is $108. Recent ratings by Stifel, Daiwa Capital, and Oppenheimer suggest a $146.67 target, implying a 1021% upside.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a ban on Red No. 3, an artificial food coloring linked to cancer in animal studies, effective Jan. 15, 2027. 
The dye, found in products ranging from candy to cold medicine, has been scrutinized for decades. This move follows the FDA's 1990 prohibition of the dye in cosmetics due to its carcinogenic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/fda-calendar">effects on lab rats</a>.
The decision, announced on Wednesday, comes in response to a 2022 petition by consumer advocacy groups, including Consumer Reports, Public Citizen and the Environmental Working Group, urging the FDA to eliminate Red No. 3 from the American diet. The agency acknowledged the dye induces cancer in male rats and is subject to the Delaney Clause, a regulation banning substances shown to cause cancer in humans or animals from being used in food.
"Red Dye 3 poses an unacceptable risk to our health, especially when safer alternatives are readily available," said Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/us-fda-to-ban-red-dye-no-3-rfk-went-after-due-to-cancer-link?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">as reported</a> by Bloomberg. Advocacy groups have argued that banning the dye will encourage manufacturers to adopt safer ingredients already in use in Europe and other countries.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Children's Products Loaded With Red Dye No. 3</h1>
The dye, widely prevalent in U.S. supermarkets, seems to be especially used to color food items consumed by young children. An analysis by the healthy food app <a href="https://www.gococo.app/">GoCoCo</a> revealed its presence in 26% of baking decorations, 16% of chewing gum, 13% of candy and 11% of cookies. 
Products such as Brach's candy corn produced by the Ferrara Candy Co., Betty Crocker sprinkles made by General Mills Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) and strawberry Ensure from Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) contain Red dye No 3. It is also used in medications, including Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.&#8217;s (NYSE: TAK) Vyvanse, a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/data/index.html#:~:text=Millions%20of%20U.S.%20children%20have%20been%20diagnosed%20with%20ADHD.&amp;text=An%20estimated%207%20million%20(11.4,parents%20using%20data%20from%202022.">affects</a> seven million U.S. children and teens.&nbsp;Store-brand heartburn remedies from Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cost#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Rite Aid also contain Red dye No 3.
"If you can't put it on your skin why would you eat it?" said Linda Birnbaum, former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Toxicology Program, in an interview with Bloomberg last month. "Bright red dye is completely unessential. We don't need bright red candies."
The industry expressed support for the FDA's regulatory authority. "Our consumers and everyone in the food industry want and expect a strong FDA," the National Confectioners Association said in a statement.
Ferrara and General Mills have indicated their readiness to meet the new standards. Ferrara has already begun reformulating products.
While the ban marks progress, advocates like Scott Faber of the Environmental Working Group are urging the FDA to tackle other dyes, including Red No. 40 and Yellow Nos. 5 and 6, linked to hyperactivity and other health concerns.
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President-elect Donald Trump has made tariffs one of the most talked about items ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. So far, he has not backed down from plans to place or increase tariffs on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">various trade partners</a>, including Canada, Mexico and China.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Trump took things a step further by naming a new agency tasked with overseeing tariffs.
"For far too long, we have relied on taxing our Great People using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Though soft and pathetically weak Trade agreements, the American Economy has delivered growth and prosperity to the World, while taxing ourselves," Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113827650534234057">said </a>in a post on Truth Social. "I am today announcing that I will create the EXTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE to collect our Tariffs, Duties and all Revenue that come from Foreign sources."
Trump intends for Jan. 20 — inauguration day — to be the birthdate for the so-called &#8220;External Revenue Service.&#8221; Normally, a new law would need to be passed first to create a new bureau or statutory body.
"We will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying, FINALLY, their fair share,&#8221; Trump added. 
It&#8217;s worth noting that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, already oversees tariffs and revenue from foreign countries. Its key functions include collecting customs duties and tariffs. The CBP also enforces trade laws and ensures revenue accountability as one of the federal government's largest revenue collectors.
Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers are already scrutinizing Trump&#8217;s External Revenue Service plan. "No amount of silly rebranding will hide the fact that Trump is planning a multi-trillion-dollar tax hike on American families and small businesses to pay for another round of tax handouts to the rich," Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, <a href="https://www.finance.senate.gov/chairmans-news/wyden-statement-on-trumps-so-called-external-revenue-service">said</a> in a statement.
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Why It's Important: Trump's plans to place tariffs on three of the country's largest trade partners have led to many question marks on how the other countries will respond and if items will get more expensive for American consumers as a trade off.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/12/42536470/costco-warns-that-tariffs-raise-prices-trump-team-says-trade-policies-will-make-life-affordable">Retail executives</a> Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) have already warned about tariffs on earnings calls. Tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42402629/trump-to-change-dollar-stores-for-good-dollar-tree-exec-says-prepared-to-act">could mean higher prices</a> for consumers, less product assortment or a change to product sizes, they say.
Trump joked that Canada <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42300450/trump-told-trudeau-canada-could-avoid-tariffs-by-becoming-51st-state-a-look-at-sectors-trade-war-could-impact">could become the</a> 51st state of America to avoid tariffs. While the country <a href="https://apnews.com/article/canada-trump-chretien-51st-state-ad9749047d0b627eed56be22f43ea7cd">isn't ready</a> to do that, a new report signals the country could be working on avoiding the tariffs.
Canadian ambassador Kirsten Hillman said Canada is prepared to buy more items from the U.S., as <a href="https://apnews.com/article/canada-ambassador-us-trump-hillman-9ced5ba12cd6526a2bbb4a810fa9af18">reported </a>by the Associated Press. The move would ensure that there is not a deficit for America in its trade with Canada.
Hillman warned that a plan to put tariffs on all Canadian products will lead to prices going up for Americans.
"And at a time when the cost of living is challenging, when food prices are high, it seems like the wrong direction to go in," Hillman said.
Top items exported from Canada to the U.S. include oil, gas and automotive parts. These industries could see higher-priced goods under Trump's tariff plan.
Large Canadian oil companies Suncor Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SU#NYSE">SU</a>), Enbridge (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>), Canadian Natural Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>) and TC Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRP#NYSE">TRP</a>) could face significant impacts from the tariffs and a potential blow to the sector.
Railway company Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CP#NYSE">CP</a>) and trucking companies Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>) and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>) could also be impacted by the tariffs and the negative impact on trade between the United States and Canada.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has recently shown a serious focus on migration and security, two of Trump's vocal demands to keep the U.S. from placing tariffs on the country, as reported by Reuters.
Sheinbaum has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/01/42895985/trump-and-mexican-president-sheinbaum-spirited-clash-over-territorial-renaming-tariffs-and-cartels">publicly sparred with Trump</a>, but it remains to be seen if she will be able to avoid tariffs for Mexico.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Honda Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) are among the automotive companies that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42688941/are-us-vehicles-under-30000-a-thing-of-the-past-trumps-mexico-tariff-plans-could-change-auto-market">have sub-$30,000 vehicles </a>that are partially or fully built in Mexico and Canada.
Higher tariffs on China could rattle the American economy as the country remains a major source of many exported goods. To get ahead of potential tariff increases, China saw its exports up 10.7% in the month of December, NPR <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/01/13/nx-s1-5258024/china-exports-us-tariffs">reported</a>.
The growth was higher than estimates of 7% and could show that companies and China are taking proactive approaches to get ahead of higher-costing goods.
ETF Price Action: The iShares MSCI Canada ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWC#NYSE">EWC</a>) is up 0.3% to $39.94 on Tuesday. The ETF is up 11% over the last year and down 4.5% over the last month.
The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) is up 1.5% to $48.15 on Tuesday. The ETF is down 25.3% over the last year and down 6.4% over the last month.
The iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>) is up 2.3% to $44.89 on Tuesday. The ETF is up 19.2% over the last year and down 5.5% over the last month.
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in COST often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Costco Wholesale. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 50% bullish and 10% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $30,775, and 9 calls, totaling $565,928.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $605.0 to $1240.0 for Costco Wholesale over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Costco Wholesale options trades today is 243.11 with a total volume of 333.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Costco Wholesale's big money trades within a strike price range of $605.0 to $1240.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Costco Wholesale 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736780433_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$36.35</td>
<td>$35.95</td>
<td>$36.35</td>
<td>$940.00</td>
<td>$243.5K</td>
<td align="right">819</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$63.3</td>
<td>$61.0</td>
<td>$62.0</td>
<td>$910.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td align="right">53</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$1120.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td align="right">407</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$44.0</td>
<td>$38.15</td>
<td>$43.95</td>
<td>$935.00</td>
<td>$43.9K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$78.95</td>
<td>$75.05</td>
<td>$75.05</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td align="right">455</td>
<td align="right">0</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 Costco's frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and allowing the retailer to generate strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and boasts over 60% market share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates another 280 warehouses, primarily in markets such as 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>Where Is Costco Wholesale Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 154,862, the price of COST is down -1.09% at $926.72. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 52 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Costco Wholesale</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $1086.6666666666667.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale, maintaining a target price of $1100. 
&#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 Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Costco Wholesale, which currently sits at a price target of $1060. 
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U.S. stock futures declined on Friday ahead of the crucial U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42905396/us-may-add-fewer-jobs-in-december-with-an-unchanged-unemployment-rate-predict-economists">jobs data</a> report after a mixed close in the previous session. Futures of all four major indices fell in premarket trade.
Traders were cautious on Friday morning as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42905396/us-may-add-fewer-jobs-in-december-with-an-unchanged-unemployment-rate-predict-economists">economists</a> expect December's non-farm payrolls to soften as compared to November in Friday's official monthly jobs report. The unemployment rate is projected to hold steady at 4.2%.
The stock markets ended mixed on Wednesday followed by a break on Thursday in the remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.70% and 4.29%, respectively. The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025, FOMC meeting was at 95.2%, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.17%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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In premarket trading on Friday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was down 0.03% to $589.31, and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) was down 0.058% to $514.97, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stock markets closed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42906229/dow-surges-over-100-points-following-fed-minutes-investor-sentiment-declines-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">mixed</a> on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining over 100 points. The Federal Reserve&#8217;s latest meeting minutes revealed uncertainty among policymakers regarding future interest rate cuts. The incoming administration&#8217;s policies and their potential impact on inflation remain unclear. 
Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>), a leading lighting solutions provider, reported weaker-than-expected revenue for the first quarter of its fiscal year.
On the economic data front, U.S. private companies added 122,000 jobs in December, lower than November&#8217;s figure and below market expectations. Initial jobless claims decreased to an 11-month low, suggesting a tightening labor market.
Most sectors in the S&amp;P 500 Index closed higher, with consumer staples, healthcare, and materials sectors leading the gains. However, the energy and communication services sectors experienced declines.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.25% higher at 42,635.20, up approximately 107 points. The S&amp;P 500 Index rose 0.16% to 5,918.25, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.055% to 19,478.88. Russell 200, on the other hand, fell 0.48% to 2,238.96.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-0.055%</td>
<td>19,478.88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.16%</td>
<td>5,918.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.25%</td>
<td>42,635.20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.48%</td>
<td>2,238.96</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Insights From Analysts
TradingEconomics <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42905396/us-may-add-fewer-jobs-in-december-with-an-unchanged-unemployment-rate-predict-economists">compiled</a> economist consensus expects nonfarm payrolls to show a net gain of 154,000 jobs in December, down sharply from the 227,000 added in November. On the other hand, Bloomberg's consensus estimate stands at 165,000 jobs.
However, December's job report will be "the first clean monthly employment report after October," said&nbsp;Ed Yardeni&nbsp;and&nbsp;Eric Wallerstein&nbsp;in their weekly economic report, adding that October witnessed hurricanes and strikes, and November's jobs were boosted because of the returning workers.
Yardeni Research also anticipates further hiring under the Trump administration due to potential policy changes and increased economic certainty.
A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42881085/is-labor-market-cooling-or-raising-fed-concerns-what-to-watch-in-fridays-jobs-report">weaker-than-expected jobs report</a> on Friday could boost U.S. stocks, weaken the dollar, and lower government bond yields, as investors might see it as an indication that the Fed has room to ease monetary policy. &#8211;
Conversely, stronger-than-expected job growth or a lower unemployment rate could raise concerns about a robust labor market, potentially delaying the Fed&#8217;s timeline for easing.
&#8220;The recent string of strong economic data can keep pushing back the timing of the next Fed rate cut,&#8221; said Collin Martin, director, of fixed income strategy at the Schwab Center for Financial Research. &#8220;The Fed funds futures market is not pricing in the next cut until July, and if inflation remains as sticky as it has lately, it seems likely that the Fed could skip cutting rates at a number of meetings.&#8221;
Drawing a parallel between a strong U.S. dollar and equity performance, Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates said that a stronger greenback &#8220;impedes the sales in the multi-international stocks&#8221; in the S&amp;P 500 and most such stocks have at least half of their revenue coming from outside U.S.
&#8220;As a result, domestic stocks tend to prosper during a strong U.S. dollar environment, especially small-to-mid capitalization companies,&#8221; he added.
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<li>The preliminary consumer sentiment data for January will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>TD Synnex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) was marginally up by 0.07% as analysts expect it to post quarterly earnings at $3.05 per share on revenue of $15.22 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open.</li>
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<li>Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) was marginally down by 0.50% as it will be reporting its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts project quarterly earnings of $3.31 per share on revenue of $2.53 billion.</li>
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<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) was also up 0.33% ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of 37 cents per share on revenue of $37.28 billion.</li>
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<li>Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) was up 2.44% after it posed a 9.9% jump in its core comparable sales excluding forex and gas price changes for the five weeks ended Jan. 5, 2025.</li>
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<li>IGM Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGMS#NASDAQ">IGMS</a>) was down 68.55% as it announced in a regulatory filing that it is reducing its workforce by 73% to preserve cash.</li>
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Crude oil futures were higher in the early New York session by 2.52% to hover around $75.78 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.68% to $2,709.19 per ounce. The Dollar Index was at 109.184 level.
Asian markets closed lower on Friday as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, India&#8217;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, and South Korea&#8217;s Kospi index declined. European markets were mixed.
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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 Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.76 per share on revenue of $14.21 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Delta Air Lines shares gained 0.2% to $61.57 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting TD Synnex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.05 per share on revenue of $15.22 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. TD SYNNEX shares gained 0.8% to $122.19 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) reported December net sales of $27.52 billion, representing a 9.9% year-over-year surge. Costco shares gained 1.9% to $944.80 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>Analysts expect Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 37 cents per share on revenue of $37.28 billion before the opening bell. Walgreens shares gained 0.4% to $9.26 in after-hours trading.</li>
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The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative deal on a new <a target="_blank" href="https://ilaunion.org/international-longshoremens-association-ila-and-united-states-maritime-alliance-usmx-announce-tentative-agreement-on-new-six-year-master-contract/" rel="noreferrer noopener">six-year Master Contrac</a>t.
Both parties agreed to extend the current contract until the union can consult with its full Wage Scale Committee and schedule a ratification vote, while USMX members ratify the finalized terms.
The six-year contract, which expired on September 30 last year, was extended until January 15 after a <a target="_blank" href="https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-praises-tentative-labor-deal-for-east-coast-gulf-coast-ports" rel="noreferrer noopener">three-day strike</a>.
"This agreement protects current ILA jobs and establishes a framework for implementing technologies that will create more jobs while modernizing East and Gulf coast ports – making them safer and more efficient, and creating the capacity they need to keep our supply chains strong,"&nbsp;the parties said in a joint statement.
This tentative agreement, once approved, will avoid a potential work stoppage set for January 15, 2025, according to a report from Reuters.
Both sides have hailed it as a mutually beneficial resolution that will not only help workers but also strengthen the American economy as a global marketplace leader.
"This is a win-win agreement that creates ILA jobs, supports American consumers and businesses, and keeps the American economy the key hub of the global marketplace."
The federation further remarked that securing a new contract and preventing further disruptions is crucial to ensuring that retail goods reach consumers on time.
Details of the contract will remain undisclosed for now as the ILA and USMX members review and give their nod for the terms of the agreement.
"We are pleased to see the ILA and USMX come to a final agreement on a new contract, as U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts play a critical role in the retail supply chain," said the National Retail Federation in its statement.
In October, a three-day strike by the ILA led to a spike in shipping costs and cargo delays at 36 ports. Longshoremen resumed work after employers agreed to a 62% wage increase over the following six years.
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Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) reaffirmed its retail dominance, reporting an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/01/42888095/costco-stock-climbs-after-december-net-sales-up-99-year-over-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">impressive 9.8% growth</a> in December U.S. core sales. 
This result exceeded Wall Street&#8217;s 5.2% estimate and topped JPMorgan&#8217;s optimistic 6.7% forecast.
JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers credited Costco's results to "market share gains, a shorter season, and a bit better consumer" working in tandem.
E-commerce surged 35.7% year-over-year, partly thanks to Black Friday sales booked in December due to a holiday calendar shift.
Meanwhile, international operations weren't far behind, with core comps climbing 10.3% in Canada and 9.8% across other regions. "No other major retailer has succeeded in every country it entered," Horvers noted, underscoring Costco's unmatched global consistency.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">High-Income Costco Customers</h2>
While the shorter holiday season helped December's numbers, JPMorgan's Horvers pointed to a broader trend: improving consumer spending among higher-income shoppers. 
"We believe this indicates improvement in the consumer spending backdrop, particularly the upper-middle class and higher-income consumer," he said, highlighting Costco's ability to attract these coveted segments.
Costco's diverse product offerings also played a major role. Fresh foods like meat and produce were up high single digits, while non-food categories—led by jewelry, toys, and gift cards—jumped to the high teens.
Ancillary services like pharmacy and optical rebounded, benefiting from a holiday lift, and even electronics like TVs saw sequential improvement.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 &amp; Beyond: $1,065 In Sight</h2>
Looking ahead, Horvers remains optimistic, maintaining an Overweight rating on the stock, though he adjusted the price target slightly to $1,065. 
Costco's unique ability to grow "across its box and geographies," coupled with its emerging advertising revenue stream, makes it a standout in retail. "The COST fundamental story challenges all of the best companies," Horvers emphasized.
For investors, Costco's momentum appears unstoppable. In a world where growth is hard to come by, Horvers said it best: "Aside from AMZN, no scaled retailer is growing at this pace." 
The retail king is poised to stay on its throne, and for shareholders, the journey to $1,065 looks well within reach.
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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.

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

Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), a top pick by the late veteran investor Charlie Munger reported strong sales figures for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42473288/costco-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-comps-up-52-membership-fee-growth-and-more">December</a> and is expected to post a 7% year-on-year jump in January 2025 core sales, according to the analysts at Telsey Advisory Group.
What Happened: Costco reported a 9.9% jump to $27.52 billion in net sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 5, as compared to $25.03 billion last year. This excluded the impact of changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange.
However, this Munger favorite admired for its business model and unique approach to retailing is expected to report better sales in the coming months. Analysts at TAG expect Costco to &#8220;execute well in this uncertain operating environment.&#8221;
The research note projects a January comparable sales of 5% as compared to 2.7% in January last year. According to them, the core merchandise comparable sales, excluding gas and forex price changes, will come in at 7% as compared to 3.4% last year during the same period.
Within the U.S., TAG expects a 6.5% increase in sales as compared to 2.2% a year ago, excluding forex and gas price change.
E-commerce sales in December were positively impacted by an estimated 15%, due to Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday occurring a week later this year. However, TAG pegs it at 5% for January 2025, which is less than the 21% growth in the same month last year.
&#8220;In FY25, Costco should continue to generate solid EPS growth, driven by an MSD comp, membership fee income growth of HSD (including benefits from higher fees), effective management of merchandising and costs, and leverage of customer data,&#8221; said the note. TAG analysts maintain an &#8216;outperform&#8217; rating with a 12-month price target of $1,100 per share given the healthy underlying trends.
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Why It Matters: "I love everything about Costco," <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42495307/charlie-munger-identified-this-stock-30-years-ago-after-warren-buffett-passed-on-it-heres-how-it-is-doing-as-it-accomplishes-four-milestones-in-its-current-quarter">Munger</a> said during the Daily Journal's annual shareholder meeting back in February 2023. He died in November 2023 and had a seat on the retailer&#8217;s board till his death. This seat was first offered to Warren Buffett in 1997, which he declined, saying that retailing was a difficult business.
"I wish everything else in America was working as well as Costco does," Munger said in early 2022. "Think what a blessing that would be for us all."
In December, Costco reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42473288/costco-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-comps-up-52-membership-fee-growth-and-more">first-quarter</a> revenue of $62.15 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $62.08 billion. The membership-based retailer reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.82 per share, beating analyst estimates of $3.79 per share, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The stock rose 1.85% to $944.55 apiece in after-hours on Wednesday. It has risen by 4.57% over the last six months, outperforming the Nasdaq 100 index, which rose by 3.56% in the same period.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COST/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>, Costco has a consensus price target of $1009.88 based on the ratings of 26 analysts. The highest price target out of all the analysts tracked by Benzinga is $1175 issued by BMO Capital as of Dec. 13, 2024. The lowest target price is $890 issued by Redburn Atlantic on Sept. 10, 2024.
The average price target of $1053.33 between Telsey Advisory Group, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo implies an 11.52% side for Costco.
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Charlie Munger's Top Pick Costco Reports Strong December Sales: Analysts Expect A 7% Jump In January

The US stock market experienced a mixed day on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index rising around 0.25% to 42,635.20. The S&amp;P 500 index ended the day nearly 0.2% higher at 5,918.25 while the tech-heavy Nasdaq declined 0.06% to 19,478.88.
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Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) shares rose by 0.65% to close at $927.37, with an intraday high and low of $930.5 and $915.42 respectively. The 52-week high and low are $1008.25 and $658.26. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/01/42888095/costco-stock-climbs-after-december-net-sales-up-99-year-over-year">stock climbed</a> after the company reported a 9.9% year-over-year increase in its December net sales.
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Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) shares are trading higher after the company released its December <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42886359/costco-wholesale-corporation-reports-december-sales-results">sales results. </a>
The Details: Costco reported net sales of $27.52 billion for the retail month of December, the five weeks ended Jan. 5, 2025, an increase of 9.9% from $25.03 billion last year. Net sales for the first 18 weeks were $94.04 billion, an increase of 8% from $87.07 billion last year.
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Costco reported December comparable sales rose 7.4% and comparable sales excluding impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange were up 9.9%.&nbsp;
The company said e-commerce sales in December were positively impacted by approximately 15%, due to the shorter holiday shopping season in 2024 versus 2023. Total and comparable sales were positively impacted by approximately 1.5% as a result of the shift in e-commerce sales.
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Costco Stock Climbs After December Net Sales Up 9.9% Year-Over-Year

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Costco shares are trading higher after the company reported December net sales of $27.52 billion, a 9.9% year-over-year increase.

Net sales for the first eighteen weeks were $94.04 billion, an increase of 8.0 percent from $87.07 billion last year.

Costco Wholesale December Comparable Sales Up 7.4%; Comp Sales, Excluding Impacts From Changes In Gasoline Prices And Foreign Exchange, Up 9.9%

Costco Wholesale Reports Net Sales Of $27.52B For Retail Month Of December, Up 9.9% From $25.03B Last Year

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in COST usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 24 extraordinary options activities for Costco Wholesale. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 25% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $108,740, and 21 are calls, amounting to $1,084,673.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $385.0 to $1380.0 for Costco Wholesale over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Costco Wholesale options trades today is 223.67 with a total volume of 1,247.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Costco Wholesale's big money trades within a strike price range of $385.0 to $1380.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Costco Wholesale Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736358361_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$67.4</td>
<td>$64.85</td>
<td>$67.4</td>
<td>$940.00</td>
<td>$161.5K</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$36.8</td>
<td>$35.8</td>
<td>$36.23</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
<td>$130.4K</td>
<td align="right">98</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$89.5</td>
<td>$85.9</td>
<td>$88.02</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td align="right">592</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>$1.73</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
<td>$79.9K</td>
<td align="right">980</td>
<td align="right">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$29.4</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$29.4</td>
<td>$920.00</td>
<td>$58.8K</td>
<td align="right">163</td>
<td align="right">11</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 Costco's frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and allowing the retailer to generate strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and boasts over 60% market share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates another 280 warehouses, primarily in markets such as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
In light of the recent options history for Costco Wholesale, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Costco Wholesale</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 668,004, the price of COST is down by -0.02%, reaching $921.22.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 57 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Costco Wholesale</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1063.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1030. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1175. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $1075. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale, maintaining a target price of $1100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Costco Wholesale, which currently sits at a price target of $935. 
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