Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) dominates global retail through its membership model, selling discounted goods in warehouses worldwide. Despite a $392 billion market cap, recent investor caution has seen the stock drop 7.6% in three months. Costco’s long-term performance is also down, lagging behind peers like Dollar General (DG) which has seen significant growth.

Challenges like rising costs, tariffs, and competition have impacted Costco’s stock, but the company’s fiscal 2025 Q4 earnings exceeded expectations. Revenue rose 8.1% to $86.16 billion, with EPS increasing to $5.87. Despite recent struggles, analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus on COST, with a price target of $1,078 suggesting a 21.6% upside.

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