Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

84.20 -0.33  -0.39%  Feb 10, 11:00PM Go Pro
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Key Stats

Market Cap 36.49B
Revenue Growth 12.42%
Profit Margin 1.48%
Earnings Yield 3.94%
Dividend Yield 1.10%
Earnings Per Share TTM 3.32
PE Ratio 25.36
Price / Sales Ratio 0.40
52 Week High 88.68
52 Week Low 69.54
Beta 0.66
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5:04 PM RT @herbgreenberg now this is a switch: was in a relatively slow $COST and ridiculously busy $BBY. by reuvenohr
4:35 PM $COST much better investment than $AMZN by BrianNichols
10:26 AM Bulk buy this one through its double bottom with handle trigger of 86.28 $COST http://chart.ly/fqcc6n9 by chartsmart
9:46 AM For those following me: Check the results of predictions made on 2/2/2012 for $COST $SLE $BXP $TMK $XL $UTX $EA $NVDA $QCOM $PCS $FE $XEL by Predictor
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Profile

Exchange: NASDAQGS       Sector: Services       Industry: Discount, Variety Stores

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates an international chain of membership warehouses, mainly under the ""Costco Wholesale"" name, that carry quality, brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices than are typically found at conventional wholesale or retail sources. Costco is open only to members and offers three types of membership: Business, Gold Star (individual) and the Executive membership. As of July 2009 it is the third largest retailer in the United States, where it originated, and the ninth largest in the world. As of October 2007, Costco is the largest retailer of fine wine in the world. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.

1 Year Total Return Performance

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Fundamental analysis of a business involves analyzing its financial statements and health, its management and competitive advantages. The key financial statements of a company are the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.

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