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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 another 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.

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The financial technology firm has entered a long-term agreement to provide its &#8220;pay-over-time&#8221; services to online Costco <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45405590/costco-and-affirm-partner-to-bring-new-flexible-payment-option-to-costco-com" rel="noreferrer noopener">shoppers across the U.S.</a>
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Starting immediately, Costco members shopping online can select Affirm during checkout to spread the cost of larger transactions across fixed monthly payments.
Following a brief eligibility check, approved users can finance purchases between $500 and $17,500 using tailored plans that include transparent pricing and no late or hidden fees.
The partnership arrives as U.S. consumers seek alternative financing methods for bigger purchases, especially as summer spending ramps up.
Affirm highlighted that product categories like outdoor furniture, grills, appliances, and storage solutions are seeing seasonal demand spikes, making the timing of this offering particularly relevant.
According to Affirm&#8217;s SVP of Revenue, Pat Suh, the collaboration reflects both companies&#8217; commitment to value-driven consumer solutions. &#8220;Costco members, in particular, know the value of planning ahead and buying in bulk,&#8221; said Suh.
Costco generated roughly $250 billion in sales for the fiscal year ending September 2024, driven by consumer demand for daily essentials and high-ticket items.
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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 18 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 44% leaning bullish and 38% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $500,778, and 12 are calls, amounting to $1,250,954.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $800.0 and $1200.0 for Costco Wholesale, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. 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 trades within a strike price range from $800.0 to $1200.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Costco Wholesale 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747148470_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$150.8</td>
<td>$143.55</td>
<td>$150.5</td>
<td>$1040.00</td>
<td>$752.5K</td>
<td align="right">239</td>
<td align="right">210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$58.8</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$177.0K</td>
<td align="right">423</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$57.0</td>
<td>$56.65</td>
<td>$57.0</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$125.4K</td>
<td align="right">860</td>
<td align="right">143</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$62.65</td>
<td>$61.75</td>
<td>$62.37</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$125.1K</td>
<td align="right">423</td>
<td align="right">124</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$58.85</td>
<td>$58.5</td>
<td>$58.5</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td align="right">860</td>
<td align="right">63</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 another 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
<h3>Current Position of Costco Wholesale</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 544,985, the COST's price is down by -0.11%, now at $1015.01. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 16 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Costco Wholesale</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price 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; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1100. 
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Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 12.42% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.7%. Currently, Costco Wholesale has a market capitalization of $449.78 billion. 
Buying $1000 In COST: If an investor had bought $1000 of COST stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,390.10 today based on a price of $1013.75 for COST at the time of writing.
<h3>Costco Wholesale's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747087221_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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J.P. Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers on Thursday reiterated a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COST/analyst-ratings">Overweight rating </a>on the shares of Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and raised the price target from $1070 to $1088.
Costco's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45266456/costco-wholesale-corporation-reports-april-sales-results">U.S. core comparable sales rose </a>7.1% in April, surpassing expectations despite a calendar-related sales headwind from the Easter shift, said the analyst. 
U.S. store traffic climbed 5%, while total global traffic increased 4.2%, and the average transaction size grew 2.4% year-over-year. 
However, core sales in Canada and other international markets underperformed versus projections. The strongest U.S. regions were the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast, while internationally, Mexico, Korea, and Taiwan led performance. 
 E-commerce sales jumped 13%, excluding currency effects, noted the analyst.
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Costco shared several key insights on recent sales trends. First, the company observed less early demand pull-forward in non-food items in April compared to March, particularly in electronics, while noting strength in upholstered furniture and continued share gains in appliances, aided by its home delivery expansion. 
The negative impact from the Easter timing shift was smaller than anticipated, estimated at around 1.5–2.0 percentage points. 
Second, in response to high beef prices, consumers are trading down to lower-cost cuts, a behavior that Costco previously flagged; however, the pricing pressures are not as disruptive as earlier egg inflation. 
Lastly, softer results in Canada and other international markets were attributed mainly to inflation and broader macroeconomic pressures, with only minor concerns about anti-American sentiment, the analyst asserted.
The analyst highlighted COST&#8217;s strong global momentum, market share gains, and exposure to a rebound in big-ticket items, which make up about 20% of its core sales. 
The company is also beginning to benefit from new advertising revenue streams. Costco's consistent international success and dominant warehouse club model position it as a top performer in the retail sector, rivaling the best companies across consumer categories. 
According to the analyst, the company remains a high-conviction investment pick.
Price Action: COST shares traded higher by 0.31% at $1010.70 at last check Thursday.
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JPMorgan Sees More Upside For Costco As US Sales, E-Commerce Outperform

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

Costco Net Sales For Retail Month Of Apr. Were $21.18B, Up 7% YoY

Legendary investor Charlie Munger gave shareholders blunt advice when asked how he thinks about downside protection and selling stocks, back in 2019: "Find Costcos, not good exits."
What Happened: Munger, then vice‑chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, confessed he's "no good at exits." He <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1Oi3esiry8">reminded</a> the crowd he bought Berkshire stock in 1966 and first invested in Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) in 1997, rarely trimming either stake.
"I don't like even looking for exits. I'm looking for holds," he said, drawing laughter. For Munger, value compounds through time and trusted operators, not rapid‑fire trades. "Think of the pleasure I've got from watching Costco march ahead. Such an utter meritocracy and it does so well. Why would I trade that experience for a series of transactions … In the first place, I'd be less rich after taxes."
Berkshire's buy‑and‑hold ethos has become an investing canon. Its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36815518/this-is-how-much-warren-buffetts-company-missed-out-on-by-dumping-costco-stock-in-2020">$1.3 billion Costco stake</a>, built under Munger's influence, delivered double‑digit annual returns until the company exited in 2020.
His point for newer investors: hunt for durable, well‑run businesses you can cheer for decades. "It's a much less satisfactory life than rooting for people I like and admire," he added.
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Why It Matters: Costco's disciplined playbook still carries Charlie Munger's fingerprints. Chair Hamilton "Tony" James told Chief Executive that the late Berkshire vice‑chairman spent 25 years on the board urging directors to "stick to our knitting, our values, and our principles," a mantra that underpins Costco's keep‑it‑simple retail model.
Munger's loyalty was personal as well as professional. He once called himself "a total addict" of the warehouse chain and vowed "I'm never going to sell a share," a stance that helped inspire his famously concentrated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40605821/charlie-munger-said-you-dont-need-to-own-a-lot-of-things-in-order-to-get-rich-but-believed-you-a">three‑stock portfolio</a> of Costco, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) and Daily Journal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJCO#NASDAQ">DJCO</a>).
Warren Buffett's 2023 shareholder letter showcased Munger quotes that frame that philosophy. "There is no such thing as a 100% sure thing when investing," Munger warned, showcasing his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40605821/charlie-munger-said-you-dont-need-to-own-a-lot-of-things-in-order-to-get-rich-but-believed-you-a">disdain for leverage</a>. He also advised, "You don't, however, need to own a lot of things to get rich," a maxim reflected in his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42976301/charlie-munger-said-his-family-only-owns-3-stocks-damn-right-theyre-rich-because-diversification-is-for-know-nothing-investors">ultra‑focused</a> holdings. Finally, Munger's insistence that investors "keep learning" echoed his push for Berkshire's lucrative bet on BYD, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/11/36001430/charlie-mungers-buy-and-hold-thesis-may-seem-tame-but-it-worked-for-berkshire-hathaway">reminding markets</a> that adaption, not diversification, powered his lollapalooza returns.
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Charlie Munger Said The Secret Is To 'Find Costcos, Not Good Exits' And That He Does Not Believe In Slick Sell Signals

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman believes inflation has largely been &#8220;wrung out of the economy&#8221; and predicts global economic conflicts could resolve within six to nine months, while advocating for a temporary pause on China tariffs to protect U.S. businesses.
What Happened: The Pershing Square Capital Management CEO <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/05/cnbc-excerpts-pershing-square-ceo-bill-ackman-speaks-with-cnbcs-andrew-ross-sorkin-on-squawk-box-today.html">told</a> CNBC that declining energy and food prices signal positive economic trends. &#8220;The price of energy is coming down and it&#8217;s going to stay down. And I think, you know, obviously very, very good for the economy,&#8221; Ackman said.
Recent economic data presents a mixed picture. U.S. Gross Domestic Product <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45098824/tariffs-hit-hard-as-us-economy-shrinks-for-first-time-since-2022">unexpectedly contracted 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025</a>—the first decline since mid-2022—while April&#8217;s nonfarm payrolls increased by 177,000, surpassing the forecasted 130,000 despite tariff pressures.
Ackman suggested the Federal Reserve could implement &#8220;a few rate cuts&#8221; later this year, with a small reduction coming &#8220;relatively soon&#8221; as businesses pause investments amid tariff uncertainties. &#8220;First quarter is benefited by some frontloading of purchases and inventive tariffs,&#8221; he noted, explaining that many businesses are waiting to see what happens next.
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Why It Matters: On China&#8217;s trade policy, Ackman recommended a strategic pause. &#8220;The right thing to do, in my view, is we pause on China. Let&#8217;s give it a little more time. Maybe it&#8217;s 180 days,&#8221; he said, arguing this would stabilize risks to the U.S. economy while incentivizing China to negotiate better terms as companies shift supply chains elsewhere.
His position contrasts with Warren Buffett&#8216;s sharper criticism of using tariffs as economic weapons. The Berkshire Hathaway Chairman recently warned that punitive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45184120/warren-buffett-warns-tariffs-could-backfire-on-economy-says-trade-should-not-be-a-weapon-its-a-big-mistake-i-dont-think-its-wise">tariffs risk provoking international tensions</a>, calling them &#8220;a big mistake&#8221; without directly mentioning President Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer remains optimistic about avoiding recession, citing strong employment trends. &#8220;It&#8217;s difficult to derail an economy that is still creating jobs,&#8221; Cramer said, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45058829/jim-cramer-dismisses-recession-panic-says-tariffs-may-sting-but-too-many-jobs-for-economy-to-derail">suggesting consumers might adapt to tariff-induced price</a> increases by turning to budget retailers like Costco Wholesale Corp. and Walmart Inc.
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Bill Ackman Says Inflation Has 'Largely Been Wrung Out,' Pushes For Temporary Pause On China Tariffs To Shield US Businesses

COST rises throughout the session after alert
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Costco, Inc. (COST) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions.&nbsp;
Today, at 10:03 AM on May 5th, a significant trading signal occurred for Costco, Inc. (COST) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $1006.24. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in Costco&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in Costco&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
Signal description
Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for COST, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.&nbsp;
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $1006.24. The returns on the High price ($1017.51) and Close price ($1014.89) after the Power Inflow are respectively 1.1% and 0.86%. The result underlines the importance of a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite.
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Costco Shares Up Over 1% After Key Signal

COST Reverses Early Decline After Alert From Trade Pulse Showed Change in Order Flow
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Costco, Inc. (COST) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions.&nbsp;
Today, at 10:17 AM on April 30th, a significant trading signal occurred for Costco, Inc. (COST) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $978.52. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in Costco&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in Costco&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
Signal description
Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for COST, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.&nbsp;
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $978.52. The returns on the High price ($995.41) and Close price ($995.02) after the Power Inflow are respectively 1.7% and 1.7%. The result underlines the importance of a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite. They were close today but that is not always the case.
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Costco Stock Reverses Early Weakness, Rises 1.7% After Key Signal

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) can still go lower. &#8220;It's really well-run, so don't take this the wrong way, but the airlines are wrong to own right here because people think we're going into a travel recession.&#8221;
On the earnings front, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALK">Alaska Air Group</a> reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results on April 23 and issued second-quarter adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) did not make the quarter, Cramer said. &#8220;I was a little bummed out. Let's wait 'til it goes lower.&#8221;
On April 22, Kimberly-Clark posted first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.93, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.89. Quarterly sales of $4.84 billion (down 6%) missed the street view of $4.88 billion.
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) is &#8220;terrific&#8221; for the long term, Cramer said. &#8220;We had to take some profits the other day, too, because it just got too big.&#8221;
CrowdStrike showcased Charlotte AI Agentic Response and Charlotte AI Agentic Workflows on Monday, marking progress in modern SOC operations.
When asked about Dillard&#8217;s, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDS#NYSE">DDS</a>), he said, &#8220;You're going to be struggling to make money in any other retailer other than Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>). I don't think Dillard's is a place to be.&#8221;
According to recent news, Dillard&#8217;s amended and extended its $800 million senior secured revolving credit facility on March 17.
Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>) is &#8220;not great, not bad,&#8221; Cramer said. "This is technology all made in America. So, I think you're ok.&#8221;
Nextracker, meanwhile, will announce its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 financial results after the closing bell on Wednesday, May 14.
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<li>Alaska Air shares gained 1.6% to settle at $43.70 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Kimberly-Clark shares fell 0.3% to close at $130.55 during the session.</li>
<li>CrowdStrike shares gained 1.9% to settle at $430.99 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Dillard's shares gained 1% to close at $343.15.</li>
<li>Nextracker shares slipped 0.3% to close at $43.07 on Tuesday.</li>
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Jim Cramer: This Tech Stock Is 'Not Great, Not Bad', Alaska Air Can Still Go Lower

Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ecommerce" rel="noreferrer noopener">canvassed its suppliers</a> to offer low, double-digit discounts on homeware to consumer electronics as U.S. President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs kicked in.
The Trump administration imposed tariffs of up to 145% on China, prompting Amazon to deal more aggressively with suppliers sourcing from China, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/0363e639-07de-4b6b-84f8-82733bc3afc7" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> Tuesday, citing vendor consultants. The tariffs also affected vendors from other countries.
Benzinga has reached out to Amazon for comments and will update the story.
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Amazon took a cue from rivals like Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Walmart Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) move as they attempted to protect their margins, which they did in response to Trump&#8217;s first term in office.
Goldman Sachs analysts told the Financial Times that it expects the tariffs to affect 6%-12% of Amazon&#8217;s operating margins in 2025.
Several logistics providers and analysts told the Financial Times that Amazon had brought forward shipments and had pivoted to purchasing goods from suppliers with U.S. stock as Trump took charge in January.
Amazon had taken a less aggressive stance elsewhere, offering to bear up to a third of tariffs on non-China imports, which were at 10% during a 90-day pause period, the Financial Times cited consultants.
Analysts will closely follow Amazon Prime Day, which occurs twice a year in July and October. The summer edition generated $14.2 billion in 2024, the Financial Times cited Adobe Analytics. However, this year&#8217;s event will likely feature less steep discounts.
The White House criticized Amazon for reportedly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/45067585/amazon-stock-tumbles-as-white-house-calls-tariff-visibility-plans-a-hostile-act" rel="noreferrer noopener">planning to display</a> the cost of tariffs next to the total price of products on its site, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/white-house-blasts-amazon-over-tariff-cost-report-hostile-and-political-act.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> Tuesday. Close to 70% of products sold by Amazon are made in China.&nbsp;
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt drew parallels with the Biden administration hiking inflation to &#8220;record levels in 40 years&#8221;.
Amazon denied the report, citing its plans to reveal the tariff cost it added to its products.
Separately, Jeff Stein of the Washington Post <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/JStein_WaPo/status/1917220665821634689" rel="noreferrer noopener">tweeted</a> that Amazon Haul has considered listing import price duties on certain products, something it had never considered for the main website.
Price Action:&nbsp;Amazon stock closed lower by 0.17% to $187.39 on Tuesday.
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Amazon Pressures Suppliers For Discounts, May Show Tariff Related Costs On Haul Site

Clothing major Levi Strauss &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) shareholders <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000094845/000009484525000026/levi-20250423.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">rejected a proposal to halt</a> the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, according to a regulatory filing released Monday.
About 2.7 billion votes were cast to reject the proposal to dismantle the DEI program, compared to 5.67 million votes in favor.
The vote occurred against the backdrop of President Donald Trump's broader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43214683/target-ends-dei-program-following-trumps-call-to-eliminate-illegal-preferences-expert-calls-it-brand-suicide-for-retail-giant-with-diverse-customer-base" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">effort to roll back DEI policies </a>in both government and the private sector following a January executive order.
Following the order, major corporations, including Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and McDonald's Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) discontinued and rolled back several diversity initiatives.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently started <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44344917/trumps-ban-on-dei-programs-allowed-for-now-by-appeals-court" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reducing funding for research grants </a>that fall outside its current priorities, with a particular focus on studies involving transgender communities and DEI initiatives.
Meanwhile, Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) is holding firm on its DEI policies, as shareholders overwhelmingly backed the company's current DEI policies in a recent vote.
This decision came despite a proxy proposal from the National Center for Public Policy Research, which had urged the company to conduct an audit to evaluate potential legal, reputational, and financial risks.
Levi reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44674732/levi-strauss-shares-rise-after-mixed-q1-results-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter adjusted earnings</a> of 38 cents per share, which beat the 28 cent analyst consensus estimate and said that the company does not reflect any impact from the recently announced tariffs.
Price Action: LEVI shares traded higher by 0.13% to $15.90 at last check on Tuesday.
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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 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 69% of traders were bullish, while 15% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $309,600, and 8 were calls, valued at $349,875.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $700.0 to $1000.0 for Costco Wholesale during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Costco Wholesale stands at 335.11, with a total volume reaching 187.00. 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 $700.0 to $1000.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Costco Wholesale 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745935327_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$73.5</td>
<td>$70.3</td>
<td>$70.3</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$70.3K</td>
<td align="right">316</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$71.35</td>
<td>$69.0</td>
<td>$69.0</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td align="right">316</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$70.45</td>
<td>$68.8</td>
<td>$68.8</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$68.8K</td>
<td align="right">316</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$68.95</td>
<td>$68.2</td>
<td>$68.2</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td align="right">316</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$77.6</td>
<td>$73.3</td>
<td>$77.6</td>
<td>$925.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td align="right">260</td>
<td align="right">8</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 another 280 warehouses, primarily in 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>Costco Wholesale's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 112,665, with COST's price down by -0.06%, positioned at $977.99.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Costco Wholesale</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1064.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Mizuho downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $975. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale with 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. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Loop Capital continues to hold a Buy rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1045. 
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Jim Cramer believes excessive pessimism may be clouding Wall Street&#8217;s outlook, arguing that strong employment trends could prevent an economic downturn despite tariff concerns.
What Happened: &#8220;Will the tariffs hurt? Yes. Will prices go higher? Yes. Could there be shortages? Absolutely,&#8221; CNBC&#8217;s Cramer <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/28/continued-job-growth-could-help-ward-off-a-recession-jim-cramer-says.html?ref=biztoc.com">said</a> Monday. &#8220;But recessions revolve around employment, and there are still so many more jobs than we have people to fill them.&#8221;
Recession fears have grown amid President Donald Trump&#8216;s sweeping tariff hikes, especially those targeting China. However, Cramer maintains that companies are reluctant to lay off workers they might struggle to rehire when conditions improve.
&#8220;It&#8217;s difficult to derail an economy that is still creating jobs,&#8221; Cramer noted, predicting Friday&#8217;s labor report will be &#8220;fairly robust,&#8221; making it challenging to &#8220;slip into a full-blown recession any time soon.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Recent data support this optimism. March <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44645518/strong-jobs-report-offers-hope-but-will-it-be-enough-to-counter-tariff-turmoil">nonfarm payrolls surged by 228,000</a>, exceeding the three-month average of 195,000 and economists&#8217; forecasts of 135,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
While many <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45033463/as-china-downplays-trump-tariffs-with-5-growth-target-top-economist-warns-of-90-chance-of-a-us-recession-amid-trade-war">economists paint a bleaker picture</a>—including Apollo Global Management&#8216;s Chief Economist Torsten Slok, who predicted a &#8220;90% chance&#8221; of recession if current tariff levels persist—not all share this view. The CEO of Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) recently stated there were &#8220;no signs of a recession at this point.&#8221;
Cramer suggested that while some businesses may suffer from tariff-induced price increases, consumers could adapt by turning to budget-friendly retailers like Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>).
&#8220;These two retailers have more market power than any two companies I&#8217;ve ever seen,&#8221; he said. &#8220;They can negotiate lower prices with their suppliers to offset the tariffs, including the Chinese.&#8221;
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Jim Cramer Dismisses Recession Panic: Says Tariffs May Sting, But Too 'Many Jobs' For Economy To 'Derail'

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 10.9% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.08%. Currently, Costco Wholesale has a market capitalization of $432.15 billion. 
Buying $100 In COST: If an investor had bought $100 of COST stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $671.38 today based on a price of $974.00 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/2025/1745882111_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

19 analysts have shared their evaluations of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<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">4</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">4</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">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M 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>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $1067.11, a high estimate of $1135.00, and a low estimate of $975.00. Observing a 0.67% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $1060.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745841748_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Costco Wholesale. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1100.00&#x7C;$1100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Belinger &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $975.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1100.00&#x7C;$1100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Laura Champine &#x7C;Loop Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1045.00&#x7C;$1150.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1100.00&#x7C;$1100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Astrachan &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1035.00&#x7C;$1075.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Greg Melich &#x7C;Evercore ISI Group &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1070.00&#x7C;$1050.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Karen Short &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $980.00&#x7C;$940.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Laura Champine &#x7C;Loop Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1135.00&#x7C;$1150.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scot Ciccarelli &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $995.00&#x7C;$935.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Christopher Horvers &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $1070.00&#x7C;$1065.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Peter Benedict &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1125.00&#x7C;$1075.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1100.00&#x7C;$1100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1100.00&#x7C;$1100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Baker &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $1000.00&#x7C;$900.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Astrachan &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $1075.00&#x7C;$1000.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Greg Melich &#x7C;Evercore ISI Group &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1070.00&#x7C;$1040.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1100.00&#x7C;$1100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $1100.00&#x7C;$1100.00 &#x7C;
<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: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Costco Wholesale compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Costco Wholesale's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Costco Wholesale's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COST/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Costco Wholesale analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Costco Wholesale: A Closer Look</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>A Deep Dive into Costco Wholesale's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Costco Wholesale showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 9.04% as of 28 February, 2025. This reflects 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: Costco Wholesale's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.81%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Costco Wholesale's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 7.15%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
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: Costco Wholesale's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.31, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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03:02 PMMay 13, 2025	CALL	$1000.00	Sep 19, 2025	126	357	297	38	932	SWEEP	BEARISH
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