Costco (COST) Stock Slides to ~$924: Analyst Takeaways and Competitor Comparison (Oct 16, 2025)
Costco shares fell 3.4% to $924 on Oct. 16 despite fiscal Q4 net sales rising 8% to $84.4 billion and net income reaching $2.61 billion, both above forecasts. Same-store sales excluding gas increased 6.4%, and membership fee revenue jumped 14% to $1.72 billion. Walmart and Target also declined, while BJ’s Wholesale was flat. Wall Street’s 12-month price target for Costco averages $1,054.