Amazon Rolls Out More Grocery Services
Amazon made waves last year when it paid $13.7 billion for an entree into the $800 billion U.S. grocery market. The feeling in the marketplace was that no business was out of Amazon's reach, and their purchase of Whole Foods and immediate lowering of prices showed that the e-commerce retail giant meant business.
Now, Amazon appears to be ratcheting up the competition in the space, by launching a free curbside pickup service for customers who shop online or on the app. Orders over $35 have free pickup an hour after the order goes through, and there is a $4.99 fee for orders needed within 30 minutes.
This puts Amazon in direct competition with Kroger Stores and Wal-Mart, both of which have already started to roll out such services at their stores. According to Amazon, customers of the new pickup service will get designated parking spots at stores, though they must be members of Amazon’s subscription club Prime to use the service.
COST sees MACD Histogram just turned negative
COST saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on November 10, 2025. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 41 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 41 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 17, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on COST as a result. In of 69 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
COST moved below its 50-day moving average on November 05, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where COST declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for COST entered a downward trend on November 21, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 49 cases where COST's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where COST advanced for three days, in of 366 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
COST may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 61, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. COST’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (13.661) is normal, around the industry mean (7.888). P/E Ratio (49.369) is within average values for comparable stocks, (31.371). COST's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (5.006) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (2.495). Dividend Yield (0.006) settles around the average of (0.028) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.453) is also within normal values, averaging (1.487).
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