Costco Wholesale (COST) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 39 analyst ratings
Based on 15 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $1,000.00 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Maintained | Buy | $1,230.00 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Maintained | Buy | $1,079.00 from $1,091.00 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Maintained | Outperform | $1,143.00 from $1,144.00 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Outperform | $1,065.00 from $1,100.00 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $950.00 from $1,000.00 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Maintained | Neutral | $1,040.00 from $1,000.00 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $1,000.00 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Roth Capital | Maintained | Sell | $781.00 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Overweight | $1,015.00 from $1,100.00 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Hold | $955.00 from $1,011.00 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Maintained | Outperform | $1,050.00 from $1,100.00 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Freedom Broker | Maintained | Buy | $1,010.00 from $1,030.00 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| BTIG | Maintained | Buy | $1,125.00 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Buy | $1,095.00 from $1,200.00 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $1,160.00 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Freedom Broker | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $1,030.00 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| BTIG | Maintained | Buy | $1,125.00 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Maintained | Neutral | $1,000.00 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Overweight | $1,100.00 from $1,110.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for COST stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Costco Wholesale (COST) is $1,046.53, with a high estimate of $1,230.00 and a low of $781.00, across 15 analysts.
Is COST a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Costco Wholesale currently average a Buy rating: 26 buy, 11 hold and 2 sell, from 39 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for COST?
The average price target of $1,046.53 implies 9.08% upside from the last price of $959.44.
What is the latest analyst rating on COST?
On Oct 9, 2026, RBC Capital maintained Costco Wholesale at Sector Perform with a price target of $1,000.00.
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