Costco Stock Rises Near 52-Week High: What's Going On?
Costco Wholesale shares are rising Thursday, extending gains and trading near a 52-week high after announcing a $30 special dividend.
Last updated: 2026-11-13 21:10:20. Prices reflect the latest after-hours trading data. Stock price data is sourced from Massive.
Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) operates in the RETAIL-VARIETY STORES sector and is listed on NASDAQ. The stock is currently priced at $1,106.37, with a market capitalization of $483.99B and a P/E ratio of 52.46. Over the past 52 weeks, its price has ranged from $844.06 to $1,109.29. This page covers its latest market performance, valuation, price trends and company information.
$483.99B | |
$1,094.59 | |
$1,109.29 | |
$1,089.04 | |
$1,092.21 | |
1.46M | |
2.21M | |
52.46 | |
$1,109.29 | |
$844.06 | |
0.51% | |
08-30 |
Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) is trading at $1,106.00 in after-hours trading as of 2026-11-13 20:52:54, down 0.03% ($0.37) from the regular-session close of $1,106.37.
After-hours trading shows how investors are pricing COST after the regular session closes. The current after-hours price is near the regular-session close, indicating cautious after-hours sentiment.
Over the past seven days, Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) moved from $1,065.59 to $1,106.37, representing a gain of 3.83% ($40.78).
The stock traded between $1,043.00 and $1,109.29 during the period. The latest price is near the upper end of the 7-day range, indicating moderate upward.
The average daily volume was 2.21 million shares, down versus the previous seven-day period, indicating lower trading activity.
Position in Range: 98.9%
COST is currently trading at $1,106.37, placing it 98.9% of the way from its 52-week low of $844.06 to its 52-week high of $1,109.29. This percentage reflects the stock's relative position within its 52-week trading range, not its valuation or future performance.
Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 940 warehouses, serving more than 84 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (92% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
| Industry | RETAIL-VARIETY STORES |
| Employees | 355,000 |
| CEO | Ron M. Vachris |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Company Website |
View the latest dividend and stock split events for Costco Wholesale Corp.
Dividend | |
|---|---|
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 24, 2026 |
| Payment Date | Dec 4, 2026 |
| Dividend Per Share | $30 |
Latest news related to Costco Wholesale Corp. and COST stock.
Costco Wholesale shares are rising Thursday, extending gains and trading near a 52-week high after announcing a $30 special dividend.
Zacks Premium offers investment research tools including the Zacks Rank and Style Scores to help investors identify high-performing stocks. The Style Scores rate stocks on value, growth, and momentum using an A-F grading system. Costco (COST) is highlighted as a #3 Hold with a B VGM Score, showing strong momentum with shares up 10.8% over four weeks and 13 analyst upward earnings revisions.
Costco, Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper show overbought RSI readings above 70, signaling potential momentum warnings despite recent gains.
As retailers enter earnings season, four stocks—Dollar General, Walmart, Costco, and Home Depot—are positioned to beat expectations. Despite inflationary pressures and cautious consumer spending, these retailers benefit from strong value propositions, digital transformation, omnichannel capabilities, and effective inventory management. However, rising operating expenses and tariff uncertainties continue to pressure margins.
Costco (COST) rose 2.01% to $1,087.61, outperforming the S&P 500's 1.31% gain. The warehouse operator is expected to report EPS of $4.87 (up 12.21% YoY) and revenue of $74.29 billion (up 10.38% YoY). However, the stock trades at a Forward P/E of 46.97, significantly above the industry average of 21.31, and carries a PEG ratio of 4.71 versus the industry average of 1.98. Costco holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.
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1.00 COST shares = 1,106.373 USD
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