
A sleeping giant might finally be awaking after spending nearly a full year repeatedly hitting the snooze button. Shares of Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST) began 2026 with a quick 10% gain on the back of stellar December sales data and technical signals pointing toward a bullish breakout. Is there still time to buy this retail favorite? If recent events are any indication, COST investors could be in for an exciting year.