Costco Stock (COST) Outlook on Dec. 12, 2025: Earnings Beat, Analyst Price Targets, Tariff Risks, and What Comes Next
Costco reported fiscal Q1 net sales of $65.98 billion, up 8.2% year over year, and net income of $2 billion, or $4.50 per share, beating estimates. Comparable sales rose 6.4%, with U.S. comps up 5.9%. Despite the beat, investor reaction was muted amid concerns over valuation and macroeconomic uncertainty. Record food-court and bakery volume highlighted strong holiday demand.