Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given its frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below that of competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and generating strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and has over 60% share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates about 280 warehouses, primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
Quick Stats
May 14, 202664.6
AI Score
BUY0.88
Volume Ratio
May 28, 2026
Next Earnings
17
+ve Days (30d)
13
-ve Days (30d)
COST Stock Summary
Last updated May 14, 2026
COST is currently trading at $1041.25, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $953.87, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $844.06 to $1067.08.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $1000.12, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 63.152, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.243, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates COST at 64.6/100 with a BUY recommendation.
COST (Costco Wholesale Corp) Indicators
Last updated May 14, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 63.152 |
| CMF (20) | 0.243 |
| ROC (10) | 2.634 |
| ADX (14) | 10.055 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 7.271 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 71.429 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -2.213 |
| MFI (14) | 57.202 |
COST Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
COST Price vs Max Options Open Interest
COST Max Change In Options Open Interest
COST Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
15th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
COST Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
15th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
COST Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
15th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
COST Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
15th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
Costco Wholesale Corp is above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.
COST Moving Averages Analysis
Costco Wholesale Corp has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on May 14, 2026
Costco Wholesale Corp has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on May 14, 2026
COST (Costco Wholesale Corp) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated May 14, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 1015.32 |
| 20 | 1009.56 |
| 30 | 1007.54 |
| 50 | 1000.12 |
| 100 | 975.71 |
| 200 | 953.87 |
COST Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 45.6621 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 53.7503 |
| Market Cap ($) | 458.3 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 19.22 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.0299 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 5.2 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 20.5328 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 22.5518 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 1072.9062 |
| Most Recent Quarter |