Costco Wholesale Corp EVP Rubanenko Sells 4,000 Shares at $974.96/Share

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has announced that Yoram Rubanenko, Executive Vice President, has disposed of 4,000 shares at a price of $974.96 per share on July 14, 2025.

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has announced that Yoram Rubanenko, Executive Vice President, has disposed of 4,000 shares at a price of $974.96 per share on July 14, 2025. The transaction was reported in a notice filed with the SEC, pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933 [1].

Rubanenko's sale follows a pattern of recent insider trading in the company. According to a MarketBeat report, several institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of COST. For instance, Graybill Wealth Management LTD. purchased 3,273 shares during the first quarter, valued at approximately $3,095,000 [2].

The company's latest earnings report, released on May 29, 2025, showed a quarterly revenue of $63.21 billion, with earnings per share (EPS) of $4.28, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.24. The company's return on equity was 30.48%, and the net margin was 2.92%. Additionally, Costco Wholesale increased its quarterly dividend, with a new payout of $1.30 per share, representing a $5.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.53% [2].

The stock's current market capitalization stands at $435.01 billion, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 55.64 and a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 2.95. The stock has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21 and a current ratio of 1.02. The company's 50-day moving average is $1,003.09, and its 200-day moving average is $982.53. Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $1,037.48 [2].

Recent insider trading activity, including Rubanenko's sale, suggests a mix of sentiment among the company's top executives. While some insiders are reducing their stakes, others have been increasing their holdings, indicating varying views on the company's future prospects.

References:
[1] https://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++144++++++++++COSTCO+WHOLESALE+CORP++++++++++++++++++Filed+by%3A+Rubanenko+Yoram/25047566.html
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-3273-shares-in-costco-wholesale-corporation-nasdaqcost-purchased-by-graybill-wealth-management-ltd-2025-07-15/