Costco Wholesale Corp
NASDAQ:COST

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Price: 903.92 USD 1.49% Market Closed
Market Cap: 401.3B USD
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COST's latest stock split occurred on Jan 14, 2000

The company executed a 2-for-1 stock split, meaning that for every share held, investors received 2 new shares.

The adjusted shares began trading on Jan 14, 2000. This was COST's 2nd stock split, following the previous one in Oct 22, 1993.

Last Splits:
Jan 14, 2000
2-for-1
Oct 22, 1993
2-for-1
Pre-Split Price
N/A
Post-Split Price
24.8358
Before
After
Last Splits:
Jan 14, 2000
2-for-1
Oct 22, 1993
2-for-1

Costco Wholesale Corp
Stock Splits History

COST Stock Splits Timeline
Jan 14, 2000
Jan 14, 2000
Split 2-for-1
x2
Pre-Split Price
N/A
Post-Split Price
24.8358
Before
After
Oct 22, 1993
Oct 22, 1993
Split 2-for-1
x2
Pre-Split Price
N/A
Post-Split Price
24.8358
Before
After

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Costco Wholesale Corp
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Economic Moat
Wide
Market Cap
401.1B USD
Industry
Retail

Costco Wholesale Corp., a titan of the retail industry, emerged from humble beginnings to redefine how consumers experience value shopping. Founded in 1976 by James Sinegal and Jeffrey Brotman, Costco's journey began with a simple yet powerful ethos: to provide quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices. Unlike traditional retailers, Costco operates on a membership-only model, charging customers an annual fee for the privilege of accessing its wide range of products. This membership system generates a steady stream of revenue and fosters a sense of exclusivity among its shoppers, who are greeted with everything from electronics and groceries to luxury goods and vacation packages. The company's vast warehouses, designed for efficiency and cost savings, allow customers to purchase goods in bulk, further enhancing the value proposition. What truly sets Costco apart is its business model, which emphasizes high sales volume and rapid inventory turnover, allowing it to negotiate competitive prices with suppliers. A cornerstone of its success is the razor-thin markup strategy; Costco is known for capping markups on all goods, ensuring that customers find bargains they may not encounter elsewhere. The company's operations extend into ancillary businesses, including gas stations, food courts, and optical centers, each contributing marginally to profits but significantly to customer loyalty and foot traffic. By maintaining a streamlined selection of items—typically favoring high-quality, private-label brands—Costco achieves economies of scale that reinforce its cost leadership. Its dedication to employee satisfaction, with industry-leading wages and benefits, reflects a corporate philosophy that happy employees lead to happy customers, further driving its robust membership renewals and financial stability.

COST Intrinsic Value
486.01 USD
Overvaluation 46%
Intrinsic Value
Price
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