Issaquah, Washington-based Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) operates a chain of membership-only big-box warehouse club retail stores. With a market cap of $438.5 billion, Costco operates through its outlets spread across North America, Asia, and Europe, and an e-commerce website.
The discount retailer has lagged behind the broader market over the past year. COST stock has gained 14.8% over the past 52 weeks and 8.2% on a YTD basis, compared to the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 20.6% surge over the past year and 9.6% returns in 2025.
