Costco's Trading Volume Hits 23.50 Billion Ranking 19th in NASDAQ

On May 20, 2025, Costco's trading volume reached 23.50 billion, ranking 19th in the day's stock market. The stock price of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) rose by 0.24%, marking the fourth consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 4.57% over the past four days.

Costco Wholesale Corp, listed on the NASDAQ, has 443,683,357 outstanding shares. The company's stock is currently trading at approximately $1,034.34 per share, reflecting a strong market presence.

Costco's financial health is robust, with a Price/Earnings ratio of 60.25 and an Earnings Per Share of 16.77. The company's most recent earnings report, released on March 6, 2025, showed earnings of $4.02 per share. The next earnings disclosure is scheduled for May 29, 2025.

Investors are closely monitoring Costco's upcoming earnings report, which is expected to reveal earnings per share of $4.25, a 12.43% increase from the same quarter last year. Revenue is projected to reach $63.14 billion, a 7.9% increase year-over-year. For the full year, earnings are estimated at $17.96 per share and revenue at $274.79 billion, representing growth of 11.48% and 7.99% respectively.

Analysts have recently revised their estimates for Costco, reflecting positive changes in near-term business trends. These revisions indicate a favorable outlook on the company's profitability and business health. The Zacks Rank system, which considers these estimate changes, currently rates Costco as a #3 (Hold).

Valuation metrics show that Costco is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 57.12, higher than the industry average of 22.55. The company's PEG ratio stands at 6.1, compared to the industry average of 2.73, suggesting that Costco is trading at a premium relative to its projected earnings growth.