GET DAILY SIGNALSCostco (COST, $305.93) misses Q3 earnings estimate; but reports y-o-y growth in sales
Costco Wholesale Corp. posted third quarter earnings that fell behind analysts’ expectations.
The retail company’s adjusted earnings for the three months ending May 10 dropped -7.5% year-over-year to $1.89 per share, below the Street consensus estimate by around a nickel.
The coronavirus pandemic costs increased to $283 million, which is 47 cents per share.
However, revenue rose +7.3% year-over-year to $37.27 million. The average transaction climbed +9.3% from last year. Membership revenues increased+ 5% to $815 million The company’s U.S. stores remained open during the pandemic since it sells essential goods (among other items).
Tickeron's A.I.-powered scorecard rates Costco as HOLD.
Current price $306.00 crossed the resistance line at $300.88 and is trading between $309.90 support and $300.88 resistance lines. Throughout the month of 04/27/20 - 05/28/20, the price experienced a +0.48% Uptrend. During the week of 05/20/20 - 05/28/20, the stock enjoyed a +2% Uptrend growth.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Aroon Indicator entered a Downtrend today. In 36 of 112 cases where COST Aroon's Indicator entered a Downtrend, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 32%.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator exceeded the 0 level on May 27, 2020. Traders may consider buying the ticker or exploring call options. In 61 of 96 cases where the ticker's Momentum Indicator exceeded 0, its price rose further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 64%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) just turned positive. Considering data from situations where COST's MACD histogram became positive, in 29 of 43 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 67%.
The price moved above its 50-day Moving Average, which indicates a change from a Downtrend to an Uptrend. In 33 of 44 similar backtested cases where COST's price crossed above its 50-day Moving Average, its price rose further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 75%.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where COST advanced for three days, in 215 of 378 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 57%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
Tickeron has a positive outlook on this ticker and predicts a further increase by more than 4.00% within the next month with a likelihood of 81%. During the last month, the daily ratio of advancing to declining volumes was 1.51 to 1.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 79 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly 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 (8.23) is normal, around the industry mean (8.85). P/E Ratio (36.31) is within average values for comparable stocks, (47.03). COST's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (4.13) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.45). Dividend Yield (0.83) settles around the average of (1.30) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.89) is also within normal values, averaging (0.66).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 57 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly weaker than average sales and a marginally 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is 35 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. COST’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 31 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 Seasonality Score of 30 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 3 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating risk-aware approach on strong performance. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 86, placing this stock better than average.
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COST in +4.62% Uptrend, growing for three consecutive days on November 02, 2026
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where COST advanced for three days, in 212 of 348 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 61%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
COST moved above its 50-day moving average on October 06, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for COST crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 12, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 8 of 19 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 42%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 168 of 331 cases where COST Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 51%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for COST moved out of overbought territory on November 03, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 18 of the 46 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 39%.
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 40%.
COST broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 11 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 57, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 28 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. COST’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 34 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating 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 PE Growth Rating for this company is 48 (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 Valuation Rating of 100 (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: COST's P/B Ratio (13.483) is slightly higher than the industry average of (5.780). COST has a moderately high P/E Ratio (51.193) as compared to the industry average of (24.375). COST's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (4.478) is slightly higher than the industry average of (2.171). Dividend Yield (0.006) settles around the average of (0.010) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.353) is also within normal values, averaging (1.008).
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