Costco Wholesale Stock - Analyst consensus stays robust after recent pullback

Edited by ad hoc news Analyst & Consensus Desk. Verified prior to publication on 06/18/2026, 16:10 CET. Details in the imprint.

Costco Wholesale (US22160K1051) remains one of the most closely watched US retail names. A fresh snapshot of analyst targets and ratings compiled this week shows a solid majority still recommending the stock despite its recent pullback from record levels, according to MarketBeat data. MarketBeat consensus figures

What the analyst data shows

According to a MarketBeat summary updated on 06/18/2026, 22 analysts currently rate Costco Wholesale stock a buy, 11 rate it hold and 1 has a sell recommendation on the shares. MarketBeat consensus figures

The same data set shows an average 12-month price target of $1,060.41 for Costco stock, compared with a recent opening level just under the $970 mark. MarketBeat consensus figures

Consensus and valuation on Thursday

MarketBeat cites a Thursday opening price of $965.59 for Costco shares, implying that the average analyst target sits roughly 10% above that level. MarketBeat consensus figures

The same report notes that Costco shares have recently traded below their 50-day moving average of about $1,003 but remain clearly above the 200-day moving average near $940, suggesting the longer-term uptrend is still intact. MarketBeat consensus figures

How the company makes money

Costco Wholesale runs membership-based warehouse clubs that sell bulk groceries, household items, electronics and more at low unit margins. The company generates a significant share of its profit from recurring membership fees paid by individuals and businesses each year.

Where the stock trades today

Costco Wholesale shares (US22160K1051) trade on the Nasdaq at $965.59 as of 06/18/2026, 16:10 CET.

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