University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. Buys 3,194 Shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. increased its holdings in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 1,228.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,454 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,194 shares during the quarter. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co.’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $2,979,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the business. Hurley Capital LLC raised its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 120.0% during the third quarter. Hurley Capital LLC now owns 33 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new position in Costco Wholesale in the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new position in Costco Wholesale in the 4th quarter worth $33,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale in the 3rd quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale during the 3rd quarter valued at about $36,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

COST has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Roth Mkm raised their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $769.00 to $781.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Oppenheimer raised their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $1,100.00 to $1,160.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,060.00 to $1,110.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $890.00 to $1,000.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Guggenheim reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Twenty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Costco Wholesale presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,060.41.

Costco Wholesale Stock Performance

Shares of COST stock opened at $979.45 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $434.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.76 and a beta of 0.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 1.07. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a one year low of $844.06 and a one year high of $1,096.50. The company’s 50-day moving average is $1,004.63 and its 200 day moving average is $967.91.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The retailer reported $4.93 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.94 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $70.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $70.12 billion. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 3.01% and a return on equity of 28.04%. During the same period last year, the business earned $4.28 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 20.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 1st were issued a dividend of $1.47 per share. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 1st. This is a boost from Costco Wholesale’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.30. Costco Wholesale’s payout ratio is 29.58%.

Key Headlines Impacting Costco Wholesale

Here are the key news stories impacting Costco Wholesale this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Costco’s record gasoline sales are supporting member traffic and loyalty, while elevated fuel prices and value-seeking shoppers may help drive in-store and ancillary spending. Costco Leans On Gasoline, E Commerce And Wellness To Deepen Member Value
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators continue to highlight Costco as a long-term growth story, pointing to accelerating comparable sales, strong cash generation, and growing credit for its digital business. Why Costco (COST) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage also notes that digitally enabled sales are outpacing the core warehouse business, reinforcing the view that Costco’s online and omnichannel strategy is becoming a more important growth engine. Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Shows How Digitally Enabled Sales Are Outrunning Its Core Business
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent articles suggesting Costco could approach $1,100 by 2027 may support a bullish valuation narrative, but they are largely speculative and depend on continued execution. Can Costco Stock Break $1,100 by 2027?
• Negative Sentiment: Despite strong sales trends, some investors remain cautious about Costco’s premium valuation, and recent commentary notes that the stock has seen volatility as the market reassesses how much growth is already priced in. Costco Wholesale (COST) Stock Valuation After Strong May Sales And Growing Digital And Gas Volumes

Costco Wholesale Profile

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs that sell a wide array of merchandise in bulk at discounted prices. The company’s product mix includes groceries, fresh and frozen food, household goods, electronics, apparel, and seasonal items, augmented by its prominent private-label brand, Kirkland Signature. Costco’s business model centers on annual membership fees and high-volume, low-margin sales, designed to drive repeat purchasing and strong customer loyalty among both consumers and small-business buyers.

Beyond merchandise, Costco provides a range of ancillary services that complement its warehouses, including gasoline stations, pharmacy and optical services, hearing aid centers, photo services, and travel and insurance products.