Why This Made Today's List
Membership renewal rates at all-time highs. Defensive positioning gains appeal as growth concerns mount.
30-Day Price Action
Key Metrics
Market Cap
$436.8B
P/E Ratio
54.8
Forward P/E
48.2
Avg Volume
2.1M
EPS
$17.92
Revenue Growth
+7% YoY
Investment Thesis
Costco's membership model creates a predictable, high-margin revenue stream with industry-leading renewal rates. The company's treasure hunt merchandising strategy and aggressive pricing on essentials drive consistent traffic. E-commerce growth continues to accelerate while maintaining the in-store experience that differentiates Costco. International expansion, particularly in Asia, represents a multi-decade growth opportunity. Recent membership fee increase signals pricing power and confidence.
Catalysts
- +Recent membership fee increase fully flowing through
- +International store openings accelerating
- +E-commerce logistics improvements boosting margins
- +Kirkland Signature brand expansion into new categories
Risk Factors
- −Premium valuation limits upside in risk-off markets
- −Wage inflation pressuring operating margins
- −Amazon/Walmart competition in bulk categories
- −Real estate costs rising for new locations
Technical Analysis
Current price $982.45 is 62% between support and resistance
RSI (14)
52
Neutral
50-Day MA
$965.30
Above
200-Day MA
$892.40
Above
Trend
Bullish
50/200 MA Cross
Fundamentals
Revenue (TTM)
$254.2B (TTM)
Revenue Growth
+7% YoY
Gross Margin
12.6%
Net Income (TTM)
$7.9B (TTM)
EPS
$17.92
Forward P/E
48.2