Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund Has $46.96 Million Holdings in Costco Wholesale Corporation $COST

Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund boosted its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 32.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 50,729 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 12,450 shares during the period. Costco Wholesale makes up about 0.6% of Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest position. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund’s holdings in Costco Wholesale were worth $46,956,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Costco Wholesale during the 2nd quarter worth $5,692,035,000. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC raised its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale by 418,980.3% in the second quarter. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC now owns 2,359,422 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $2,335,686,000 after purchasing an additional 2,358,859 shares during the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Costco Wholesale by 96,316.6% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,378,758 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,364,888,000 after purchasing an additional 1,377,328 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Costco Wholesale by 1.7% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 43,356,271 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $42,920,107,000 after purchasing an additional 711,560 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. grew its position in Costco Wholesale by 9.8% in the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,291,557 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $4,248,384,000 after purchasing an additional 383,887 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.48% of the company’s stock.

More Costco Wholesale News

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

• Positive Sentiment: December net sales accelerated: Costco reported $29.86B in December net sales (up 8.5% YoY) with total-company comparable sales +7.0% and digitally-enabled sales up ~19%. The top-line strength is driving optimism about holiday momentum and FY2026 growth. Costco December Sales Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and coverage: Multiple firms reaffirmed bullish views (Telsey $1,100 PT, J.P. Morgan maintain Buy with $1,000 PT; new Deutsche Bank coverage is Buy). Upgrades and high price targets support upside expectations. Analyst Ratings & Price Targets
• Positive Sentiment: Retail momentum and commentary: Coverage from Benzinga, The Motley Fool and Investopedia highlights a “holiday blowout,” strong monthly sales data and shoppers favoring Costco’s value proposition — factors likely supporting near-term sentiment and multiple expansion. Why Costco Stock Popped Today
• Positive Sentiment: Investor speculation about capital returns: Some commentary (TipRanks) notes investors hunting for a potential special dividend given strong sales and cash flow — such prospects can boost short-term buying interest. Special Dividend Speculation
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation context: Commentary notes Costco still trades at a premium (high forward P/E) relative to many peers; strong sales help justify premium but keep valuation sensitivity to execution and margins. Valuation Comparison Commentary
• Neutral Sentiment: High visibility but mixed positioning: Jim Cramer noted granular portfolio moves (selling some Costco for a trust) while calling the company “too good” to fully exit — a nuanced endorsement that signals confidence but also profit-taking. Jim Cramer on Costco
• Negative Sentiment: Local development/legal risk: A lawsuit is attempting to block a new Paramus, NJ Costco, creating a near-term local legal headwind (unlikely to affect company-wide sales materially but worth watching for incremental legal/PR noise). Paramus Lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and institutional flows: Recent data show notable insider sales and mixed institutional activity (some large funds trimming positions), which could weigh on sentiment if sales continue. QuiverQuant Sales & Ownership Data

Insider Activity at Costco Wholesale

In other news, EVP Claudine Adamo sold 2,700 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, October 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $935.68, for a total value of $2,526,336.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,851 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,410,343.68. This represents a 28.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, insider Tiffany Marie Barbre sold 1,239 shares of Costco Wholesale stock in a transaction on Friday, October 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $934.62, for a total transaction of $1,157,994.18. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 5,155 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,817,966.10. This represents a 19.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders sold 8,946 shares of company stock valued at $8,175,048. Company insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.

Costco Wholesale Stock Up 3.7%

COST opened at $915.31 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $406.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 49.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.29 and a beta of 1.02. Costco Wholesale Corporation has a one year low of $844.06 and a one year high of $1,078.23. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $892.31 and a 200-day moving average price of $932.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 0.53.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, December 11th. The retailer reported $4.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.27 by $0.07. Costco Wholesale had a return on equity of 29.35% and a net margin of 2.96%.The business had revenue of $67.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $67.03 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $4.04 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts expect that Costco Wholesale Corporation will post 18.03 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 14th. Investors of record on Friday, October 31st were given a $1.30 dividend. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 31st. Costco Wholesale’s dividend payout ratio is 27.85%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a report on Monday, December 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on Costco Wholesale from $1,134.00 to $1,146.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Truist Financial decreased their target price on Costco Wholesale from $1,033.00 to $926.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, December 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on shares of Costco Wholesale from $1,218.00 to $1,171.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Guggenheim restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Costco Wholesale in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $996.00.

Costco Wholesale Profile

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.