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Costco COST · NASDAQ

$989.11 +1.13% (+$11.10)

Market cap
$433.7B
Enterprise value
$418.2B
P/E
47.0x
Forward P/E
43.2x
PEG
3.4x
P/S
1.4x
P/FCF
46.2x
EV/EBITDA
35.8x
ROIC
18.6%
Gross margin
17.5%
Net margin
3.0%
Dividend yield
0.57%
Payout ratio
26.6%
Net debt/EBITDA
-1.3x
Beta
0.87
Free float
99.8%

About the company

Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American retail company that operates a chain of warehouses and membership-based stores worldwide. The company offers a wide range of products, including groceries, electronics, apparel, home furnishings, consumer electronics, and other items at wholesale prices. Costco is known for selling larger packages and bundles, allowing customers to buy larger quantities at lower prices. The company also emphasizes the quality and value of its products and provides exceptional customer service. Costco is a popular shopping destination for both consumers and business customers seeking advantageous deals on a wide range of products. Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) shares are an attractive choice for investors who follow the retail industry and seek a stable and successful company with a global presence.

Sector

Consumer Defensive

Industry

Discount Stores

CEO

Ron Vachris

Employees

355,000

Headquarters

Issaquah

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