Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Forecast
COST analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.05 / 5 from 40 analysts
- Price target
- $1,066.06 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +7.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 10, 2026 EPS estimate $4.87
- 52-week range
- $850.00 – $1,094.32
COST analyst ratings
40 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
COST price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
COST earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $4.91 | $4.71 | $5.34 | $4.50 | +9.1% | 25 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $5.12 | $4.97 | $5.32 | $4.58 | +11.8% | 25 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $22.80 | $22.10 | $23.92 | $20.76 | +9.8% | 33 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $25.07 | $24.16 | $26.23 | $22.80 | +9.9% | 30 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
COST revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $74.24B | $71.20B | $75.79B | +10.3% | 25 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $76.56B | $73.84B | $78.43B | +10.0% | 25 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $329.41B | $321.97B | $340.13B | +8.7% | 33 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $353.44B | $338.69B | $364.85B | +7.3% | 30 |
COST EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
COST revenue: reported and forecast
COST EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $4.86 | $4.87 | $4.85 | $4.91 | $4.91 | +1.0% | 11 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $5.10 | $5.10 | $5.08 | $5.12 | $5.12 | +0.3% | 8 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.67 | $22.78 | $22.80 | +0.5% | 18 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $24.93 | $24.96 | $24.91 | $25.06 | $25.07 | +0.5% | 11 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
COST earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; COST beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from COST
40 analysts cover Costco; their consensus rating is buy (4.05 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $1,066.06, 7.8% above the latest close of $989.11. Analysts expect earnings of $22.80 per share for FY2027, +9.8% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $25.07 per share on revenue of $353.4 billion. Costco beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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COST forecast FAQ
What is Costco's price target?
The average analyst price target for Costco is $1,066.06, 7.8% above the latest close of $989.11.
Is Costco a buy, hold or sell?
Of 40 analysts covering Costco, 20 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 13 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Costco's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $22.80 per share for FY2027 (range $22.10 to $23.92); for FY2028 the estimate is $25.07.
What is Costco's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $329.4 billion, growth of 8.7%; for FY2028 it is $353.4 billion.
When does Costco report earnings?
Costco is expected to report results for the quarter ending November 30, 2026 on December 10, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $4.87.
Does Costco usually beat earnings estimates?
Costco reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.