Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) EVP Claudine Adamo Sells 730 Shares

12 Mar 2026, 10:04 by Renee Jackson · The Cerbat Gem

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST – Get Free Report) EVP Claudine Adamo sold 730 shares of Costco Wholesale stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,003.02, for a total value of $732,204.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,121 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,139,485.42. This trade represents a 10.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

Costco Wholesale Stock Performance

COST traded down $0.38 on Thursday, hitting $991.85. 81,079 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,370,869. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $969.62 and a two-hundred day moving average of $936.24. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a twelve month low of $844.06 and a twelve month high of $1,067.08. The firm has a market cap of $440.25 billion, a PE ratio of 51.71, a P/E/G ratio of 5.04 and a beta of 1.01.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The retailer reported $4.58 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.55 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $69.60 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $68.96 billion. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 28.57% and a net margin of 2.99%.Costco Wholesale’s quarterly revenue was up 9.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $4.02 earnings per share. On average, research analysts anticipate that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 30th were given a $1.30 dividend. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 30th. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio is 27.04%.

Institutional Trading of Costco Wholesale

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Soundwatch Capital LLC raised its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 635.7% in the 2nd quarter. Soundwatch Capital LLC now owns 2,553 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 2,206 shares during the period. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new stake in shares of Costco Wholesale in the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Costco Wholesale in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Hurley Capital LLC lifted 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 worth $31,000 after buying an additional 18 shares during the last quarter. 68.48% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Costco Wholesale

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

Positive Sentiment: Q2 results showed continued momentum — revenue and EPS beat, membership growth and traffic were highlighted by management as drivers of the quarter’s performance. This underpins expectations for continued sales growth. Costco Reports $68.24B FQ2 Sales
Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: BTIG raised its price target after the quarter (maintained Buy), citing strong membership income and traffic — a buy‑side signal that can help offset headline risk. BTIG Raises Costco Target
Positive Sentiment: Operational tailwinds: new warehouse openings (e.g., Liberty Hill, TX and planned Port St. Lucie location), expanded in‑warehouse experiences and strong product drops (Off‑White hoodies reported to drive foot traffic) support continued member engagement. Liberty Hill Costco Off‑White Hoodies
Neutral Sentiment: Daiwa adjusted its price target higher but kept a neutral rating — a modest vote of confidence but not a clear buy signal. Daiwa Raises Price Target to $975
Neutral Sentiment: Insider activity: an EVP sold ~730 shares (disclosed SEC filing). The size is small relative to Costco’s market cap and likely not a major directional signal. Executive Form 4
Negative Sentiment: Legal overhang: multiple filings allege Costco must return tariff-related overcharges to customers after the Supreme Court struck down certain Trump‑era tariffs — plaintiffs seek class status and demand refunds if the retailer receives government reimbursements. The suits create uncertainty over potential liabilities, PR risk and administrative costs. Reuters: Costco customers sue
Negative Sentiment: Legal framing escalates in some coverage — outlets describe the suits as potentially broad and damaging to margin structures, which could pressure sentiment even though ultimate liability is uncertain and will depend on litigation outcomes and whether Costco receives government refunds. 24/7 Wall St: Profit model threatened

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently weighed in on COST. Daiwa Securities Group raised their price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale from $917.00 to $975.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Friday, February 20th. Guggenheim restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Robert W. Baird set a $1,100.00 price objective on Costco Wholesale in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $1,050.00 price objective on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,039.13.

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Costco Wholesale Company Profile

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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.