COSTConsumer Defensive · Discount Stores

Costco Wholesale

DeepValues Research covers Costco Wholesale (COST) with 11 research reports since Feb 15, 2026. The latest Deep Value Intelligence report (Sep 23, 2026) ends with a Bearish stance (2.42/5), with the stock at $899 against a headline intrinsic value of $326. Sector: Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores. Bearish since Sep 23, 2026 (previously Neutral); 1 stance change across 4 scored reports since Feb 15, 2026.

Latest stanceBearish2.42
Reports11since Feb 15, 2026
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Stance history

Bearish since Sep 23, 2026 (previously Neutral); 1 stance change across 4 scored reports since Feb 15, 2026.

  1. Neutral
  2. Neutral2.42
  3. Neutral2.42
  4. Bearish2.42

Research timeline

  1. Deep Value Intelligence

    Costco Wholesale (COST) Deep Value Intelligence Report

    Bearish (2.42/5) on Costco Wholesale (COST), Sep 23, 2026. Price $899 vs intrinsic value $326. Costco remains an exceptionally strong operating business…

    Bearish2.42EN37 min
  2. Deep Value Intelligence

    Costco Wholesale (COST) Deep Value Intelligence Report

    Neutral (2.42/5) on Costco Wholesale (COST), May 28, 2026. Price $995. Costco is a very high-quality retailer with an unusually durable business model…

    Neutral2.42EN中文40 min
  3. Deep Value Intelligence

    Costco Wholesale (COST) Deep Value Intelligence Report

    Neutral (2.42/5) on Costco Wholesale (COST), Mar 26, 2026. Price $980. Costco (COST) is a textbook "wonderful company at a terrible price." Boasting an…

    Neutral2.42EN37 min
  4. Deep Value Intelligence

    Costco Wholesale (COST) Deep Value Intelligence Report

    Deep Value Intelligence report on Costco Wholesale (COST), Mar 14, 2026. Price $1,008. Costco is a culturally irreplaceable enterprise priced for…

    EN中文34 min
  5. Research note

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    Software and platform companies often monetize via APIs with flexible billing. Common approaches include tiered/freemium plans and pay-as-you-go usage…

    EN8 min
  6. Research note

    Return on Invested Capital: A Fundamental Analysis with S&P 500 Leaders

    Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) stands as a paramount metric in financial analysis, offering a clear lens through which to evaluate a company's…

    EN33 min
  7. Research note

    Earnings

    Key differences Accrual vs. cash: Gross, operating and net profits are accrual‑accounting numbers; FCF and owner's earnings are cash‑based. Scope: Each…

    EN3 min
  8. Research note

    Buffett's Five Key Metrics

    Definition: The profit remaining after deducting all expenses, taxes, and costs from revenue. It appears as the final line on the income statement…

    EN4 min
  9. Deep Value Intelligence

    Costco Wholesale (COST) Deep Value Intelligence Report

    Neutral on Costco Wholesale (COST), Feb 15, 2026. Costco is a "Forever Stock" trading at a "Euphoria Price." The business is firing on all cylinders: 1…

    NeutralEN31 min

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