Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Forecast & Price Prediction 2025, 2030, 2040, and 2050
Stay updated on Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) stock with short-term forecast for year 2025 and long-term price prediction for 2025 - 2050. Access historical performance, see analyst ratings, and follow the latest Costco Wholesale Corporation news and developments.
1 Month Prediction
$1766.53 [87.29%]
3 Month Prediction
$1789.57 [89.74%]
6 Month Prediction
$1960.81 [107.89%]
1 Year Prediction
$2300.56 [143.91%]
3 Year Prediction
$3520.10 [273.21%]
5 Year Prediction
$4739.65 [402.51%]
About Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American multinational corporation that operates a chain of membership-only warehouse club retail stores. The company originally started as Price Club in 1976 before merging with Costco in 1993 to form PriceCostco. It later resumed the name Costco Wholesale in 1997. The company is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, and operates approximately 890 warehouses in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Taiwan, China, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden.
Costco's business model relies on membership fees and offers a wide variety of products at competitive prices. The warehouses provide a limited selection of around 4,000 SKUs, which is significantly fewer than traditional supermarkets.
Costco operates its business through three segments: United States Operations, Canadian Operations, and Other International Operations. The United States segment cotributes the largest to its revenue.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Historical Performance
IPO Date
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) went public on 05 December, 1985.
Change
Since inception, COST has increased by 15,291.41%. In the last 5 years, COST has risen from $258.38 to $943.19, a massive 265.05% increase since 2020.
Historical Highs and Lows
In the past 5 years, the stock reached a high of $970.59 and a low of $258.38.
52 Week Range
$675.96
$1008.25
The current price $943.19 is near the 52-week high, which means that the stock is overbought.
COST Stock Price History
Based on COST stock's historical price data, this table shows how the stock has performed in the last 6 years. Since 2019, the COST stock has risen from $258.38 - $363.11 to $943.19 - $943.19, which is up 283.02%. Currently, the stock follows upward trend.
Here, we have calculated stock range of COST, indicating the highs and lows for each year, the average price based on the daily closing prices each year, and the change% from the average price.
| Year | Stock Price | Avg Price | Change% | Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $258.38 - $363.11 | $303.25 | 23.15 | 1 Year Change |
| 2021 | $314.82 - $544.07 | $407.26 | 65.38 | 2 Year Change |
| 2022 | $440.42 - $552.71 | $489.62 | 98.83 | 3 Year Change |
| 2023 | $467.13 - $641.66 | $526.55 | 113.83 | 4 Year Change |
| 2024 | $690.85 - $970.59 | $824.26 | 234.72 | 5 Year Change |
| 2025 | $943.19 - $943.19 | $943.19 | 283.02 | 6 Year Change |
COST Price Performance
6-Month Performance
COST stock jumped by 5.83% in the last six months.
1-Year Performance
The stock has trended upwards by 27.53% in the past year.
3-Year Performance
In the last 3 years, the stock has soared by 89.54%.
5-Year Performance
In the last 5 years, the stock has gone up by 265.05%.
According to Costco Wholesale Corporation's historical data, below graph gives us the exact picture of how the COST stock has performed year-over-year. Here, Each bar on the graph represents a particular year that illustrates how the stock's price changed from one year to the next.
YoY Performance
In the last five years, the stock has shown positive growth in 4 years and a decline in 1 year.
2020
29.28% ↑
2021
55.80% ↑
2022
19.05% ↓
2023
45.69% ↑
2024
42.80% ↑
NOTE: Green bars indicate that the stock has risen compared to the previous year, while red bars show that the stock has fallen.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Financials & Stock Analysis
Total Revenue
Quarterly Revenue: $62.15 B (Q4)
Revenue for Q4 ending 30th November, 2024 decreased 22.02% compared to Q3 ending 31st August, 2024.
Annual Revenue: $258.81 B (1Y)
Revenue for trailing 12 months increased 1.71% year over year from 31st August, 2024.
Market Capitalization
Costco Wholesale Corporation has a market capitalization of $418.68B, which places COST in the mega-cap category.
Fundamental Analysis
EPS: $4.05 (Q4), $16.59 (1Y)
EPS decreased nan% since last quarter, and increased 17.00% since last year.
Net Income: $1.80 B (Q4), $7.37 B (1Y)
Net Income decreased 23.62% since last quarter, and increased 17.09% since last year.
Free Cash Flow: $2.00 B (Q4), $6.63 B (1Y)
Free Cash Flow increased 44.53% since last quarter, and decreased 1.72% since last year.
Net Profit Margin: 2.89% (Q4), 2.85% (1Y)
Net Profit Margin decreased 2.06% since last quarter, and increased 15.12% since last year.
Below, we have listed 12 key indicators for Fundamental analysis for COST stock. These indicators help you understand Costco Wholesale Corporation's financial health, earnings and growth potential, and make a decision if the stock is a good long-term investment or not.
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Technical Analysis
Here, we have listed 5 key indicators for Technical Analysis for COST stock. These indicators help investors study past price movements and trading volumes to forecast future price changes, and find the right time when to buy, sell or hold the stock.
| Technical Indicators | Value |
|---|---|
| SMA20 | $933.99 |
| SMA50 | $947.43 |
| SMA200 | $862.75 |
| RSI | 44.99 |
| Beta | 0.79 |
SMA20 < Current Price
This signals COST stock is in short-term bullish momentum.
SMA50 > Current Price
This signals COST stock is in mid-term bearish momentum.
SMA200 < Current Price
This signals COST stock is in long-term bullish momentum.
Sentiment Based on Technical Analysis
Based on 8 technical analysis indicators, the overall sentiment for COST stock is Bullish. Out of all indicators, 4 indicates bullish signals, 2 signals bearish trends and 3 gives neutral trends. The COST stock forecast was last updated on 21 January, 2025.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast
According to short-term forecast, the stock is expected to rise to $2225.69 by the end of 2025, and can reach around $1900.23 to $2376.96 in 2026. And, the long-term forecast suggests that the stock may further jump to $3105.57 - $3631.04 in 2028, and $4810.52 - $4869.46 by 2031. So, the COST stock shows a strong upward trend in the next several years.
Short-term COST Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Date | Forecasted Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02 | $1766.53 | 87.29% |
| 2025-03 | $1777.17 | 88.42% |
| 2025-04 | $1789.57 | 89.74% |
| 2025-05 | $1897.37 | 101.17% |
| 2025-06 | $1960.01 | 107.81% |
| 2025-07 | $1960.81 | 107.89% |
| 2025-08 | $2004.14 | 112.49% |
| 2025-09 | $2049.39 | 117.28% |
| 2025-10 | $2067.90 | 119.25% |
| 2025-11 | $2135.02 | 126.36% |
| 2025-12 | $2225.69 | 135.97% |
In 2025, the COST stock price is expected to fluctuate between $1766.53 and $2225.69. According to the monthly forecast, the stock could rise to $2225.69 by December 2024. If compared to the COST's current price, the stock could gain 135.97% by the end of this year.
Long-term COST Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Year | Year Start | Year Mid | Year End | Change% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1900.23 | $2044.07 | $2376.96 | 152.01% |
| 2027 | $2319.91 | $2499.51 | $2978.25 | 215.76% |
| 2028 | $3105.57 | $3211.91 | $3631.04 | 284.97% |
| 2029 | $3239.03 | $4206.35 | $3968.02 | 320.7% |
| 2030 | $4398.00 | $4381.96 | $4709.66 | 399.33% |
| 2031 | $4810.52 | $5202.42 | $4869.46 | 416.28% |
| 2032 | $4875.36 | $6065.89 | $5697.69 | 504.09% |
| 2033 | $6035.64 | $6162.68 | $7087.54 | 651.44% |
| 2034 | $6703.55 | $6542.83 | $7027.57 | 645.09% |
| 2035 | $7770.56 | $6773.63 | $7771.25 | 723.93% |
| 2036 | $7301.81 | $8304.99 | $8495.44 | 800.71% |
| 2037 | $8867.97 | $8184.24 | $9835.89 | 942.83% |
| 2038 | $9126.54 | $9521.33 | $9154.42 | 870.58% |
| 2039 | $9535.69 | $9924.39 | $9288.87 | 884.84% |
| 2040 | $9969.44 | $11073.80 | $11223.65 | 1089.97% |
| 2041 | $10066.11 | $11900.69 | $11598.91 | 1129.75% |
| 2042 | $12268.65 | $12543.45 | $12098.57 | 1182.73% |
| 2043 | $12702.99 | $13151.69 | $13424.04 | 1323.26% |
| 2044 | $12292.81 | $13593.73 | $12452.71 | 1220.28% |
| 2045 | $13094.08 | $12955.19 | $14299.87 | 1416.12% |
| 2046 | $13798.25 | $13455.32 | $14986.50 | 1488.92% |
| 2047 | $14348.92 | $15979.41 | $15226.82 | 1514.4% |
| 2048 | $14867.77 | $15488.53 | $16230.25 | 1620.78% |
| 2049 | $14410.87 | $17588.97 | $16442.79 | 1643.32% |
| 2050 | $17881.20 | $16242.80 | $16705.70 | 1671.19% |
| 2051 | $17587.03 | $16053.40 | $16962.68 | 1698.44% |
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2025
At the start of 2025, the COST stock was at $943.19. Today, it is trading at $943.19, which is 0.00% increase from price at the beginning of the year. By the end of this year, you can expect the stock to reach to $2225.69 by December 2025 with a 135.97% change.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2026 - 2030
In the next five years, there will be a significant appreciation in the COST stock. During this period, the COST's price is forecasted to shift from $1900.23 to $4709.66, which is 147.85% gain.
In 2026, the stock would possibly open at $1900.23, escalates to $2044.07 by mid-year, and wraps up at $2376.96, reflecting a 152.01% increase from today's price. Further moving to 2030, the stock can kick off the year at $4398.00, soar to $4381.96 by mid-year, and finish at $4709.66, which is 399.33% change from current price.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2031 - 2040
During this period, the stock would move from $4810.52 to $11223.65, which is up 416.28%
In 2031, we can expect COST to fluctuate between $4810.52 and $4869.46, a shift indicating a 416.28% gain by year-end compared to current price. And Until 2040, COST can likely vary from $9969.44 to $11223.65. By the end of 2040, the stock could record a 1089.97% rise from today's stock price.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2041 - 2050
According to long-term forecast, the COST stock can see an an upturn from $10066.11 to $16705.70 in this period. In 2041, the stock can experience a high of $11900.69 by mid-year, closing the year at $11598.91. This results in a 1161.75% increase from today.
Moving towards the end of 2050, COST is projected to open the year at $17881.20. The stock may dip to $16242.80 during mid-year and finish the year at $16705.70. Compared to the stock's current price, this translates to an overall gain of 1671.19% by 2050.
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COST : Buy, Sell Or Hold?
Analyst Ratings
Based on 35 analysts, 7 rated as a strong buy, 16 recommended a buy, 12 suggested a hold, 0 advised a sell, and 0 indicated a strong sell.Three months ago, out of 35 analysts, 6 analysts gave a strong buy rating, 16 a buy rating, 12 a hold rating, 1 advised selling, and 0 suggested a strong sell.So, according to analyst ratings, the recommendation for COST stock is Buy.
Expert Analysis
According to COST short-term and long-term forecast, Costco Wholesale Corporation shares are projected to go up by 1671.19%, and reach a value of $16705.70 per share by 2050.
As per technical analysis, indicators show a Bullish sentiment, while Fear & Greed Index stands at 85.71428571428571, which signals Greed. Also, COST has recorded 7/30 green days, which reflects a 35.0% positivity rate with a price volatility of 0.01%.
Plus, Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 55.547115 suggests that COST stock is overvalued. So, Based on COST prediction and analysis, it may be the best time to hold COST stock right now.
Disclaimer: Stock predictions, forecasts and price targets provided for "COST” are solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be treated as investment or financial advice. Always conduct your own research or consider consulting with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.