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  1. Oct 31, 2026, 9:51 PM ET · Payout

    Mizuho analysts say Costco should put its money back into the business instead of giving out a special dividend.

    Neutral

    Mizuho analysts point to gaps in Costco's online business and suggest reinvestment over a special dividend. Costco announced no change, so the comment leaves its outlook unchanged.

  2. Oct 16, 2026, 4:59 PM ET · Market

    Costco announced changes in its leadership and new bonus plans for executives based on sales and profits.

    Neutral

    Costco set fiscal 2027 executive bonus targets tied to sales, pre-tax income, and environmental and social goals. It reports no new business results, so the filing does not change Costco's business outlook.

  3. Oct 14, 2026, 10:51 PM ET · Payout

    Costco (COST) shares are getting attention after announcing a $1.47 cash dividend.

    Good for COST

    Costco declared a quarterly cash dividend, and its September sales rose. Together, the payment and sales growth make this story favorable for Costco.

  4. Oct 14, 2026, 4:24 PM ET · Payout

    Costco will pay a cash dividend of $1.47 per share on November 13, 2026.

    Neutral

    Costco declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.47 per share. With no earlier amount or new business results for comparison, the filing does not show a change in Costco's outlook.

  5. Oct 14, 2026, 11:20 AM ET · Market

    On Wednesday, eight out of eleven sectors dropped, while the safer ones did better.

    Neutral

    Costco rose 1.29% as Consumer Staples gained. The report gives no company-specific business news, so its prospects are unchanged.

  6. Oct 14, 2026, 11:19 AM ET · Market

    Eight out of eleven sectors dropped on Wednesday, with Health Care and Consumer Staples doing the best.

    Neutral

    Costco rose 1.29% as consumer staples gained, but the article gives no Costco business news. The share move alone does not change its outlook.

  7. Oct 9, 2026, 11:20 AM ET · Market

    Nine out of eleven sectors went up on Friday, with Real Estate making the biggest gains.

    Neutral

    Costco's shares fell 0.25% in Friday trading. The report gives no company news, so the move alone does not change its business outlook.

  8. Oct 8, 2026, 12:54 PM ET · Market

    The $90 Medicare payment is small, but older people have a big impact on the economy.

    Neutral

    Older adults account for a large share of U.S. spending, which could matter for Costco. The rebate is small, and the story gives no Costco sales figures or proof that older shoppers are spending more.

  9. Oct 7, 2026, 11:11 AM ET · Market

    On Wednesday, 9 out of 11 sectors dropped, with safer ones like Health Care doing better.

    Neutral

    Costco shares rose 0.84% as consumer staples rose 0.29%. This trading-day report gives no company news that changes Costco's business outlook.

  10. Oct 5, 2026, 11:08 AM ET · Market

    On Monday, eight out of eleven sectors went up while the top performers were mixed.

    Neutral

    Costco rose 0.09% even as consumer staples shares slipped 0.04%. These small daily moves do not report a change to Costco’s business.

  11. Oct 2, 2026, 11:08 AM ET · Market

    8 Of 11 Sectors Rise Friday As Growth Leads

    Neutral

    Costco shares fell 0.13% as consumer staples shares slipped 0.05%. The report gives no company news, so this trading snapshot does not change its business outlook.

  12. Sep 28, 2026, 11:14 AM ET · Market

    On Monday, eight out of eleven sectors dropped, but defensive ones like Energy and Health Care did well.

    Neutral

    Costco shares rose 0.70% as consumer staples shares gained 0.35%. The report describes one trading session, not a change in Costco’s business outlook.

  13. Sep 25, 2026, 3:33 AM ET · Market

    Keep an eye on Costco, Scholastic, and 3 other stocks as we head into Friday.

    Good for COST

    Costco beat Q4 profit and revenue estimates, which I read as positive for Costco's business and demand picture.

  14. Sep 24, 2026, 6:19 PM ET · Results

    Costco Wholesale shares the full details from its earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2026.

    Good for COST

    Costco reported strong Q4 sales and membership gains; I read this as positive for the company because it funds warehouse growth and digital expansion.

  15. Sep 24, 2026, 4:23 PM ET · Market

    Costco shared its latest business results and financial health.

    Neutral

    Costco filed an 8-K with its fiscal Q4 and year releases, but the supplied text shows no operating numbers, so the filing does not change our read.

  16. Sep 24, 2026, 7:17 AM ET · Results

    Companies will share their earnings on September 24, 2026.

    Neutral

    Costco is set to report an estimated $6.52 per share on $94.87 billion revenue after the bell; those are previews, not actual reported results.

  17. Sep 24, 2026, 5:13 AM ET · Market

    Today’s stock futures fell as Bessent says Iran's airline rules are effective, with eyes on ABNB, ORCL, and COST.

    Neutral

    Costco will report results after the close; the story only shows expectations, so it does not change our reading of the company.

  18. Sep 24, 2026, 3:53 AM ET · Market

    Keep an eye on Darden Restaurants, TD Synnex, and 3 other stocks as Thursday approaches.

    Neutral

    Analysts expect Costco to report $6.53 per share on $94.82 billion in sales after the close; with no reported results and only a 0.1% share slip, the preview is neutral.

  19. Sep 24, 2026, 3:53 AM ET · Market

    Keep an eye on Darden Restaurants, TD Synnex, and 3 other stocks as Thursday approaches.

    Neutral

    Costco is expected to report after the close; the premarket note merely repeats estimates and a tiny share change, so it does not change Costco's picture.

  20. Sep 24, 2026, 1:49 AM ET · Paperwork

    Will the S&P 500 start the day higher or lower?

    Neutral

    Costco is scheduled to report earnings today; the article gives no results, so this mention does not change how we read Costco.

  21. Sep 20, 2026, 3:54 PM ET · Paperwork

    This week, four big events could affect the S&P 500 and Dow Jones.

    Neutral

    Costco is just listed as the main earnings release to watch; the article offers no result or trend that changes Costco's outlook.

  22. Sep 20, 2026, 3:53 PM ET · Results

    Costco's stock is close to a big drop; will its earnings help it bounce back?

    Neutral

    Costco reports Q4 earnings Thursday; solid sales and cash sit against weak price action and cautious analysts, so the news does not clearly change the company's view.

  23. Sep 18, 2026, 6:13 AM ET · Results

    Experts on Wall Street change their predictions for Costco before it shares its fourth quarter earnings.

    Good for COST

    Analysts raised earnings and sales estimates ahead of Costco's Q4 report, which supports a positive read for the company into the results.

  24. Sep 16, 2026, 10:26 PM ET · Market

    Iran's Parliament Speaker makes fun of the Fed's rate increase, saying it can't fix the problem.

    Neutral

    Costco raised motor oil prices and set purchase limits; higher oil and the Fed rate rise create opposing pressures, so this report leaves Costco's standing unchanged.

  25. Sep 15, 2026, 5:00 AM ET · Market

    More middle-aged Americans are going bankrupt than at any time since 2017 because of debt and rising costs.

    Neutral

    Costco raised motor-oil prices and capped purchases; that offsets cost pressure but the consumer distress in the story cancels out a clear positive or negative for Costco.