Is Costco a buy, sell, or hold?

Currently, Wall Street analysts are calling Costco stock a Buy with 20 out of 37 recommendations Buys versus 12 out of 37 that are Holds.

Will Costco stock reach $1,000?

Because Costco stock was already sitting at $985 in February 2026, it's extremely likely that it would reach $1,000 sooner rather than later.

What will Costco stock be worth in 10 years?

It's impossible to see the future of Costco stock, or what events could affect it. But if it continues to grow at a very conservative 8% to 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) across the decade, its 10-year price would fall between $2,127 and $2,555 per share. Costco's recent performance points to the potential for this figure to be considerably higher.

Is Costco a good stock to buy?

Whether a stock is good to buy should be considered based on your whole portfolio. For many people, however, Costco will continue to be an excellent performer and a steady source of income for years to come. Its small dividend is also a consideration when deciding if Costco belongs in your portfolio.

Costco (COST) Stock Predictions for 2026 and Beyond

Costco (COST) Stock Predictions: What Investors Should Expect in 2026 and Beyond

By Kristi Waterworth – Updated Feb 24, 2026 at 2:44 PM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

Costco's growing membership (81M in 2025) suggests strong future stock performance.
Stock analysts predict a rise in Costco's share price, targeting nearly $1,050.
Long-term estimates show Costco's share price could nearly double by 2030.

Costco (COST +0.02%) is a rapidly growing warehouse club, with more than 81 million members worldwide as of the end of 2025, up over 14% since 2023. If membership numbers are any indication, Costco is in more demand than ever and remains a popular stock on Wall Street.

The company is well-managed and provides its employees with high entry-level pay and benefits, making it a very appealing alternative to some discount big-box stores and warehouse clubs that have had a less-benevolent track record with their employees. These are all reasons that Costco should continue to succeed as a high-quality business for decades to come. Read on to learn more about its future stock prices.

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NASDAQ: COST

Costco Wholesale

Premium Feature

Moneyball Superscore

81/100

Today's Change

(0.02%) $0.19

Current Price

$893.93

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$396B

Day's Range

$888.04 - $896.00

52wk Range

$844.06 - $1096.50

Volume

2.3M

Avg Vol

2.2M

Gross Margin

12.88%

Dividend Yield

0.62%

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Costco forecast

Costco is a stock that has performed well in the long-term, sometimes at prices retail investors may feel are detached from current metric. History, however, has generally proven Costco bulls right. In the last five years, Costco stock is up more than 175%, and was up over 14% in early 2026 despite a rocky 2025. Wall Street analysts still have a lot of faith in the stock, with 20 of 37 February recommendations coming in as Buys and another 12 as Holds.

A growing and persistent member base sets it apart from other retailers that may be struggling as consumer belts tighten, and those loyal members are keeping analyst price targets high. The stock price is sat around $985 in late February 2026, but the average analyst price target was almost $1,050.

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Costco's highlights and risks

Costco has long been a highly competitive choice for shareholders, despite its large size. With impressive growth, though, comes trade-offs, and eventually that growth must slow. A few highlights and risks to consider include:

Costco's core business is performing well, and the company has been aggressively pursuing a refund on tariffs deemed illegal in February 2026. This could represent another large short-term cash infusion if the refunds are granted this year; if not, it may be a yearslong battle to secure a refund from the U.S. government.
Costco stands to benefit from a difficult consumer environment by providing more value on consumer staples including groceries, medications, and home goods for middle-income consumers who are increasingly looking for less expensive options. The interest in the company is evident in consistent paid membership growth.
Ongoing uncertainty surrounding tariffs will continue to make it difficult for Costco to determine effective price points -- the same challenge all retailers are facing. If consumers are crunched too much, they may be forced to give up their Costco memberships in favor of Walmart (WMT -0.66%) or Aldi, which both offer low prices without the additional annual fee.
The company trades at a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 50, which could indicate that a slowdown in growth or even a drawdown to bring it more in line with competitors is on the horizon. However, Costco bears have been saying this for a while, and its stock price continues to rise.

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About the Author

Kristi Waterworth has been a contributing real estate and financial expert at The Motley Fool, covering real estate, investing, and personal finance topics, since 2020. Kristi has been interviewed by various TV media outlets and podcasts for her real estate investing expertise – from residential real estate to digital real estate and everything in between. Kristi’s journalist career spans over 25 years, and she has written about real estate investing, homeownership, and home construction specifically for the last decade. She was also previously a licensed Realtor and general building contractor before the Great Recession and housing market collapse. She holds a bachelor’s degree in American history from Columbia College in Missouri.

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