How do I buy Costco (COST) stock?

Buying Costco (COST) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app. Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play. Create an account and complete KYC. Make a deposit. Search for the code "COST", then tap "Trade". Tap the "Buy" button. Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options: Buy COST by number of shares. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1. Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

How do I tell if COST is expensive or cheap?

There's no single perfect answer, but common approaches include: Compare valuation (e.g., P/E, P/S) against historical averages or competitors. Review revenue and earnings growth. Check margins and cash flow. Evaluate business outlook and the company's position within its industry. You can combine fundamental analysis with an investing strategy that matches your risk profile. All of the information above can be viewed directly in the Gotrade app.

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Key stats

Market cap: $445.42B
Price / Earnings ratio: 48.9x
EPS (TTM): $20.78
Volume: Loading
52-week high: $1096.50
52-week low: $844.06
Dividend yield: 0.55%
Dividend amount (latest): $1.47

Source: third-party data provider, as of October 28, 2026

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Technical indicators

RSI 14: 62.18
MACD 12/26/9: 21.15
EMA 9 of MACD: 18.06
MACD histogram: 3.09
SMA 50: $940.52; Price above SMA 50
EMA 50: $953.33; Price above EMA 50
SMA 200: $970.13; Price above SMA 200
EMA 200: $952.40; Price above EMA 200

Calculated by Gotrade from daily closing prices, as of October 27, 2026. Technical data, not a recommendation.

Analyst ratings

Analyst consensus: Buy

Based on 16 analyst ratings

Strong Sell1

Sell0

Hold4

Buy11

Strong Buy0

Third-party analyst opinion, not a recommendation from Gotrade.

Financials

Performance

Revenue

Net income

Net margin %

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

364B240B120B0

Debt & Balance Sheet

Total assets

Total liabilities

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

107B71B35B0

Revenue to Profit

2026

$303.2B

Revenue

$0.0

Cost of revenue

$38.9B

Gross profit

$0.0

Operating expenses

$9.2B

Net income

Earnings

EPS forecast

Actual EPS

$5.80

Q4FY25

$4.29

Q1FY26

$4.50

Q2FY26

$4.86

Q3FY26

$6.38

Q4FY26

The market is expecting earnings per share of $6.38 for this quarter. The company has not yet shared when it is announcing earnings.

Source: third-party data provider

About Costco

Costco Wholesale Corp. operates membership warehouses based on the concept that offering members low prices on a limited selection of nationally branded and select private-label products in a wide range of merchandise categories. It operates warehouses in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia and through majority-owned subsidiaries in Taiwan and Korea.

SectorConsumer Defensive

IndustryDiscount Stores

Employees355,000

CEOMr. Ron M. Vachris

IPO DateSep 22, 1993

HeadquartersIssaquah, WA

Key Executives

Name	Title	Year Born
Mr. Ron M. Vachris	President, CEO & Director	1965
Mr. Gary Millerchip	Executive VP & CFO	1972
Mr. Pierre Riel	Executive VP & COO of International Division	1963
Mr. Javier Polit	Executive VP and CI&DO of Information Systems	1965
Ms. Tiffany M. Barbre	Senior VP, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer	1974
Ms. Claudine E. Adamo	Executive Vice President of Administration	1970
Mr. John Sullivan	Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary	1960
Sheri Flies	Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability & Compliance	—
Peter Gruening	Senior VP of Membership, Marketing & Member Service Centers	—
Brenda Weber	Senior Vice President of Human Resources	—

Seasonality

Monthly price change (%)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2021										+0.0	+9.7	+7.1
2022	-10.9	+2.1	+10.1	-7.6	-11.9	+4.9	+11.4	-4.5	-10.8	+5.0	+7.9	-9.4
2023	+12.8	-6.5	+3.8	+1.2	+3.6	+5.0	+3.6	-1.1	+3.8	-3.3	+6.5	+10.7
2024	+6.8	+5.6	-2.2	+0.2	+12.1	+4.2	-2.8	+9.2	+0.9	-0.4	+10.8	-6.0
2025	+7.7	+4.3	-9.7	+4.2	+4.1	-6.3	-4.7	-1.0	-1.4	-0.6	-1.6	-5.4
2026	+10.0	+4.4	-0.6	+1.8	-5.5	-1.1	+2.9	-1.1	-3.2	+8.4

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FAQ

Buying Costco (COST) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app.

Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play.
Create an account and complete KYC.
Make a deposit.
Search for the code "COST", then tap "Trade".
Tap the "Buy" button.
Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options:
1. Buy COST by number of shares.
2. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1.
Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

On Gotrade, you don't have to buy a full lot. With fractional shares, you can start investing in Costco from just $1. A small budget shouldn't stop you from building a US stock portfolio.

Yes, Costco regularly pays dividends to shareholders. Currently, the estimated dividend yield for COST is around 0.55% per year. On Gotrade, cash dividends will be automatically credited to your account balance (after taxes).

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Market hours may change due to daylight saving time and holidays. In Gotrade, you can see the market status (open/closed) directly in the app.

There's no single perfect answer, but common approaches include:

Compare valuation (e.g., P/E, P/S) against historical averages or competitors.
Review revenue and earnings growth.
Check margins and cash flow.
Evaluate business outlook and the company's position within its industry.

You can combine fundamental analysis with an investing strategy that matches your risk profile. All of the information above can be viewed directly in the Gotrade app.

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