Costco's Comeback: Why Betting Against This Retail Giant Is a Losing Game
ByAinvest
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 4:17 pm ET1min read
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Costco's stock has gained 13% year-to-date after falling 6% in 2025. The retailer reported $21.33B in January sales, up 9.3% YoY, with comparable sales increasing 7.1%. Membership renewal rates reached 92.3% in the US and Canada, and membership fees grew 14% to $1.3B in Q1. Historically, Costco has outperformed the S&P 500 64% of the time, with an average outperformance of 15.5 percentage points.
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