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Costco stock price today: COST hovers near $1,000 after January sales pop and fresh Wall Street calls

Costco stock price today: COST hovers near $1,000 after January sales pop and fresh Wall Street calls

Costco shares rose 0.6% Friday to about $995 after reporting January net sales of $21.33 billion, up 9.3% year-over-year. Oppenheimer and Baird raised their price targets to $1,100, citing strong sales momentum, while Roth MKM maintained a sell rating at $769. Comparable sales climbed 7.1%, with digital sales up 34.4%. The company cited calendar effects as a drag on January results.
6 February 2026
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Costco stock price closes near $1,000 after January sales jump and online surge

Costco stock price closes near $1,000 after January sales jump and online surge

Costco shares closed up 1.2% at $989.29 after January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with digital sales jumping 34.4%. The stock briefly topped $1,000 during the session, outperforming retail peers as tech stocks fell. Oppenheimer raised its price target to $1,100. Investors await Costco’s Q2 earnings call on March 5 for updates on margins and membership.
6 February 2026
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Costco stock holds firm after hours as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of January sales update

Costco stock holds firm after hours as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of January sales update

Costco shares closed up 0.99% at $977.92 Tuesday and edged to $978.00 after hours, as Mizuho Securities and Gordon Haskett raised their price targets. Investors await January sales results due Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. ET. The company declared a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13. Broader markets fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.84% and Nasdaq off 1.43%.
4 February 2026
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Costco pulls ‘no preservatives’ rotisserie chicken signs after additives lawsuit

Costco pulls ‘no preservatives’ rotisserie chicken signs after additives lawsuit

Costco removed “no preservatives” claims from its rotisserie chicken signs and online listings after two California consumers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the chicken contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan. The suit seeks to represent U.S. buyers, with a California subclass. Costco says the additives are for moisture and texture, not preservation. The complaint was filed Jan. 22 in federal court in San Diego.
3 February 2026
Costco stock jumps in midday trade as January sales report nears

Costco stock jumps in midday trade as January sales report nears

Costco shares rose 2.6% to $965.04 in midday trading Monday, rebounding from last week’s dip and outpacing retail peers. Analyst Joseph Feldman set a $1,100 price target, citing strong sales and membership growth. Investors await Costco’s January sales report, due Feb. 4. Net sales for the fiscal year’s first 18 weeks climbed 8.3% to $101.83 billion.
2 February 2026
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Costco stock ends at $940: Instacart’s Europe delivery launch and Fed pick set up next week

Costco stock ends at $940: Instacart’s Europe delivery launch and Fed pick set up next week

Costco shares fell 1.3% to $940.25 Friday, with about 2.4 million shares traded. The drop followed news that Donald Trump picked Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Costco and Instacart launched same-day delivery websites in France and Spain. The company’s next quarterly dividend of $1.30 will be paid Feb. 13 to shareholders of record as of Jan. 30.
31 January 2026
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Costco stock price slips as Wall Street wobbles; what to watch before COST’s sales update

Costco stock price slips as Wall Street wobbles; what to watch before COST’s sales update

Costco shares fell 0.5% to $955.91 Thursday, lagging the market as U.S. stocks slid on concerns over tech sector AI investments. The company will report January sales on Feb. 4, with a $1.30 per share dividend for holders as of Jan. 30. Wall Street’s main indexes hit their lowest levels in over a week. Initial jobless claims dropped to 209,000 last week.
29 January 2026
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Costco stock price slides as rotisserie chicken lawsuit lands ahead of dividend date

Costco stock price slides as rotisserie chicken lawsuit lands ahead of dividend date

Costco shares closed down 0.98% at $960.78 Wednesday and were flat after hours following news of a proposed class-action lawsuit over “no preservatives” claims on its rotisserie chicken. The company said it has removed the language from signs and its website. The lawsuit was filed Jan. 22 in federal court in California. Investors are watching Thursday’s ex-dividend date and upcoming earnings reports.
29 January 2026
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Costco stock dips as COST nears ex-dividend date; Fed decision and sales update next

Costco stock dips as COST nears ex-dividend date; Fed decision and sales update next

Costco shares fell 1.2% to $958.89 by midday Wednesday ahead of the stock’s Jan. 30 ex-dividend date for a $1.30 payout. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 before retreating as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and major tech earnings. Walmart, Target, and Amazon also traded lower. Costco’s January sales report is scheduled for Feb. 4.
28 January 2026
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    May 21, 2026, 9:31 PM EDT. Drug development inputs and services stocks, essential for pharmaceutical research and manufacturing, reported mixed Q1 results. Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA), specializing in biological sample management, posted disappointing results with $144.8 million revenue, missing estimates and the weakest among peers, causing its share price to drop 23.4% to $17.65. Conversely, West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST), maker of specialized packaging and delivery devices, delivered a strong quarter with $844.9 million revenue, beating estimates by 8.4%. Overall, the sector's revenues beat consensus by 1.6%, despite an average 2.5% share price decline post-earnings. Tailwinds include growth in biologics and gene therapies, while headwinds feature pricing pressure and regulatory risks.

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