Is COST a good investment in 2026?

Costco Wholesale trades at a P/E ratio of 51.8, with medium volatility (17.1% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of COST?

Based on 30-day volatility of 17.1%, COST has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.99 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does COST pay dividends?

Yes, Costco Wholesale has a dividend yield of 0.52%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$441.99B

P/E RATIO

51.8

BETA

0.99

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

0.52%

52W HIGH

$1067.08

52W LOW

$844.06

VOLATILITY

17.1%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$1012.05 → $996.16-1.57%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$909.26 → $996.16+9.6%

COST | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/18/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRIC	COST	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	51.8x	21.0x	↑ 147%
Beta	0.99	0.65	More volatile
Div Yield	0.52%	2.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	17.1%	18%	Lower risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

Compare COST's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
COCOST(You are here)	$996.16	$441.99B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$151.48	$354.54B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$77.58	$333.72B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$156.50	$213.99B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Costco Wholesale is currently trading at $996.16, which is 6.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.99, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME1.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COST a good buy right now?

Costco Wholesale trades at 51.8x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 17.1% volatility.

Does COST pay dividends?

Yes, Costco Wholesale offers a dividend yield of 0.52%. This translates to approximately $5.18 per share annually.

How volatile is COST?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 17.1% and beta of 0.99,COST is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.