Costco Wholesale Corp (COST.OQ)
118.34USD
1 Aug 2013
$1.05 (+0.90%)
$117.29
$118.14
$118.55
$117.67
434,974
558,224
$119.30
$93.51
About
Overall
| Beta: | 0.68 |
| Market Cap (Mil.): | $51,275.46 |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil.): | 436.68 |
| Dividend: | 0.31 |
| Yield (%): | 1.06 |
Financials
| COST.OQ | Industry | Sector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM): | 25.87 | 26.73 | 16.01 |
| EPS (TTM): | 4.54 | -- | -- |
| ROI: | 12.97 | 14.79 | 15.63 |
| ROE: | 17.29 | 19.06 | 19.20 |
Mexico's Comerci reports lower second-quarter profit
MEXICO CITY, July 18 - Retailer Comercial Mexicana said on Thursday its second-quarter net profit fell 91 percent compared to the previous year when it received a boost after it sold a 50 percent stake in warehouse club operator Costco.
Michael Kors sues Costco for false advertising
NEW YORK - Upscale fashion accessories maker Michael Kors Holdings Ltd sued Costco Wholesale Corp on Friday, accusing the largest U.S. warehouse club retailer of running a "bait-and-switch" false advertising scheme.
Michael Kors sues Costco for false advertising
NEW YORK, July 12 - Upscale fashion accessories maker Michael Kors Holdings Ltd sued Costco Wholesale Corp on Friday, accusing the largest U.S. warehouse club retailer of running a "bait-and-switch" false advertising scheme.
UPDATE 2-U.S. retailers' sales rise, some shoppers are cautious
* Gap same-store sales up stronger than expected 7 percent
US STOCKS-Bernanke comments spur Wall Street to strong open
NEW YORK, July 11 - U.S. stocks jumped on Thursday, with each of the major indexes gaining 1 percent, after comments by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke indicated the central bank was unlikely to scale back its stimulus measures earlier than expected.
US STOCKS-Futures jump as worries ease over early stimulus pullback
* Futures up: Dow 149 pts, S&P 18.7 pts, Nasdaq 31.25 pts
US STOCKS-Futures jump in wake of Bernanke comments
NEW YORK, July 11 - U.S. stock index futures climbed on Thursday, after comments by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke indicated the central bank was unlikely to scale back its stimulus measures as early as recently expected.
Wholesale inventories fall, likely drag on GDP growth
WASHINGTON - U.S. wholesale inventories fell in May by the most in a year and a half, the second straight monthly decline and a sign that restocking by businesses could weigh against economic growth in the second quarter.
UPDATE 1-Low prices help Costco's quarterly profit rise
May 30 - Costco Wholesale Corp reported third-quarter profit just above analysts' estimates, as its low prices for food and gasoline appealed to shoppers.
Costco's quarterly profit rises 20 percent
May 30 - Costco Wholesale Corp posted a 20 percent rise in third-quarter profit, as its low prices for food and gasoline appealed to shoppers.
Competitors
| Price | Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT.N) | $78.22 | +0.28 |
| CVS Caremark Corporation (CVS.N) | $62.17 | +0.68 |
| The Kroger Co. (KR.N) | $39.65 | +0.38 |
| Walgreen Company (WAG.N) | $51.13 | +0.88 |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD.N) | $78.64 | -0.39 |
| Target Corporation (TGT.N) | $71.58 | +0.33 |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY.N) | $30.71 | +0.62 |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW.N) | $45.04 | +0.46 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN.OQ) | $305.54 | +4.32 |
| Staples, Inc. (SPLS.OQ) | $17.19 | +0.17 |
Earnings vs.
Estimates
Analyst Research Reports
| Report Title | Price |
|---|---|
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Provider: Thomson Reuters Stock Report
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$25.00
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Provider: ValuEngine, Inc.
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$25.00
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Provider: Stock Traders Daily
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$58.00
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Provider: Stock Traders Daily
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$495.00
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Provider: S&P Capital IQ – STARS Reports
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$127.00
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