Costco Wholesale Corporation(COST)Stock Performance & ReturnsNASDAQ
Returns, drawdowns and benchmark comparison
Peer Comparison
Relative scale, growth, and profitability vs sector peers
| Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Revenue Growth | Net Margin | EPS | ROE | Debt/Equity | Dividend Yield | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COST | 420.18 B | 45.44x | 11.10% | 3.04% | $20.86 | 28.40% | 0.24x | 0.00% | $1096.50 | $844.06 |
TGT | 70.31 B | 16.05x | 5.30% | 4.08% | $9.64 | 26.41% | 1.08x | 2.91% | $170.75 | $81.20 |
DG | 27.42 B | 16.22x | 5.20% | 3.90% | $7.66 | 19.69% | 1.70x | 1.98% | $156.68 | $93.78 |
DLTR | 22.26 B | 14.48x | 7.00% | 8.04% | $8.19 | 46.03% | 2.24x | 0.00% | $142.40 | $84.71 |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) compared to its primary competitors (including TGT, DG, DLTR) reveals distinct metrics. COST trades at a valuation premium compared to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 45.4x versus the peer average of 15.6x (representing a 192% premium). This indicates that the market expects superior growth or commands a quality premium for COST. In terms of growth, COST's revenue growth of 11.1% exceeds the peer average of 5.8%, highlighting its competitive strength and market share gains. Additionally, its net margin of 3.0% is below the peer average of 5.3%, suggesting higher operational costs or lower pricing power relative to peers.
Peer Performance Rankings
Ranking comparison across key performance metrics
P/E Ratio (Lower is Better)
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Margin
Financial Rankings Summary
• COST ranks #4 in P/E ratio, #1 in revenue growth, and #4 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #3 - 📊 Solid financials relative to peer group
• Rankings based on actual financial data from company reports
Historical Trading Data
Price and volume data with customizable timeframes
Showing 15 of 15 trading sessions from the last 15 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | $952.92 | $953.25 | $939.60 | $947.92 | 2,271,800 | +0.60% |
| 2026-10-07 | $940.84 | $948.77 | $937.60 | $942.25 | 1,771,000 | +0.70% |
| 2026-10-06 | $921.32 | $937.04 | $919.00 | $935.68 | 1,899,800 | +1.32% |
| 2026-10-05 | $920.00 | $925.34 | $914.75 | $923.52 | 1,952,600 | +0.31% |
| 2026-10-02 | $921.18 | $921.18 | $909.66 | $920.65 | 2,024,100 | +0.62% |
| 2026-10-01 | $910.87 | $923.50 | $903.78 | $914.94 | 2,125,600 | +0.51% |
| 2026-09-30 | $924.61 | $925.56 | $910.30 | $910.34 | 2,218,300 | -1.54% |
| 2026-09-29 | $916.80 | $925.97 | $912.66 | $924.59 | 2,412,900 | +0.18% |
| 2026-09-28 | $924.39 | $931.09 | $913.00 | $922.92 | 2,443,800 | +0.02% |
| 2026-09-25 | $887.00 | $925.14 | $883.10 | $922.77 | 4,629,300 | +2.93% |
| 2026-09-24 | $908.81 | $909.43 | $895.26 | $896.48 | 2,893,300 | -0.91% |
| 2026-09-23 | $901.31 | $905.59 | $893.36 | $904.70 | 2,280,700 | +0.59% |
| 2026-09-22 | $902.26 | $903.40 | $895.84 | $899.41 | 1,980,600 | +0.10% |
| 2026-09-21 | $891.07 | $899.44 | $885.50 | $898.48 | 2,160,100 | +0.35% |
| 2026-09-18 | $892.43 | $898.40 | $890.55 | $895.31 | 4,175,000 | +0.15% |
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