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Why Is Everyone Talking About Costco Stock?

By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Jun 4, 2025 at 9:45AM

Costco (COST +0.16%) operates on extremely narrow profit margins, yet it generates one of the highest inventory turnover ratios in its industry.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 1, 2025. The video was published on June 3, 2025.

About the Author

Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.
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