Costco Wholesale Corporation is projected to rise to $1,163.89 by 2027, a +16% move from its current price of $1,003.69. COST is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $991.28 | $1,003.75 | $1,016.38 | +0.01% |
| May 30 | $986.23 | $1,003.82 | $1,021.72 | +0.01% |
| May 31 | $982.38 | $1,003.88 | $1,025.86 | +0.02% |
| Jun 1 | $979.15 | $1,003.94 | $1,029.36 | +0.03% |
| Jun 2 | $976.33 | $1,004.01 | $1,032.47 | +0.03% |
| Jun 3 | $973.79 | $1,004.07 | $1,035.30 | +0.04% |
| Jun 4 | $971.47 | $1,004.14 | $1,037.91 | +0.04% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $971.47 | $1,004.14 | $1,037.91 | +0.04% |
| Week 2 | $958.67 | $1,004.58 | $1,052.69 | +0.09% |
| Week 3 | $949.07 | $1,005.03 | $1,064.29 | +0.13% |
| Week 4 | $941.11 | $1,005.48 | $1,074.24 | +0.18% |
| Week 5 | $934.21 | $1,005.92 | $1,083.15 | +0.22% |
| Week 6 | $928.05 | $1,006.37 | $1,091.30 | +0.27% |
| Week 7 | $922.45 | $1,006.82 | $1,098.90 | +0.31% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. It offers merchandise across categories including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising appliances, small electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal, automotive, stamps, tickets, apparel, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry. The company is also involved in warehouse ancillary operations, which include gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers.
In addition, it engages in e-commerce, business centers, travel, and other businesses.
Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1983 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
Costco Wholesale Corporation launched on January 1, 1983.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is trading at $1,028.24 per share, with a market capitalization of $456.18B and a rank of 23.
The stock sits in a bullish technical backdrop with RSI(14) at 50, and key moving averages at SMA50 $1,007.99 and SMA200 $957.32. Near-term support is at $974.80 and resistance at $1,094.32. The 30-day range runs from $948.89 to $1,114.22, reflecting a relatively contained trading band over the past month.
Forecasts indicate a rising price trajectory over time, with 2026 forecasting an average price of $1,028.24 and a 2026 min of $854.50 and max of $1,374.72. By 2030 the average is $1,723.05 with a max of $2,354.00 and a min of $1,343.62, accompanied by a 67.6% ROI. The path continues to 2040 (avg $4,239.80, max $6,474.51, min $3,007.72; ROI 312.3) and 2050 (avg $9,023.93, max $14,766.77, min $5,970.00; ROI 777.6).
A major floor 8.5% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (1.9% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 9.0% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 13.3% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key COST support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of COST market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $1,031.86 | Sell | $1,024.27 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $1,045.34 | Sell | $1,031.91 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $1,027.27 | Sell | $1,028.02 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $1,007.92 | Sell | $1,012.22 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $990.47 | Buy | $992.51 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $957.56 | Buy | $972.51 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.11 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.74 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -68.78 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -95.55 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -4.16 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -0.51 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.29 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 4.45 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | 0.17 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 16.32 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 41.49 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -18.19 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 60.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 1004.58 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 16.51 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 13.26 | Info |
The near-term technical setup is described as BULLISH overall, with the RSI at 50 reflecting balanced momentum.
The market is trading above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, with SMA50 at $1,007.99 and SMA200 at $957.32, suggesting a constructive tilt in the short run.
Support sits at $974.80 while resistance stands at $1,094.32. The 30-day price range extends from $948.89 to $1,114.22, indicating a defined but expanding trading band in the month ahead.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $854.50 | $1,003.69 | $1,337.12 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $950.82 | $1,163.89 | $1,491.30 | +16% | Neutral | |
| $988.02 | $1,231.50 | $1,619.15 | +23% | Bullish | |
| $1,122.90 | $1,420.82 | $1,906.92 | +42% | Bullish | |
| $1,262.60 | $1,618.87 | $2,211.18 | +61% | Bullish | |
| $1,480.69 | $1,921.44 | $2,665.36 | +91% | Bullish | |
| $1,634.39 | $2,144.64 | $3,016.79 | +114% | Bullish | |
| $1,641.97 | $2,177.11 | $3,101.70 | +117% | Bullish | |
| $1,793.28 | $2,401.23 | $3,461.52 | +139% | Bullish | |
| $1,904.24 | $2,573.81 | $3,751.26 | +156% | Bullish | |
| $2,740.78 | $3,863.09 | $5,898.59 | +285% | Bullish | |
| $5,417.38 | $8,187.91 | $13,397.64 | +716% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $854.50 | $1,003.69 | $1,173.20 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $851.73 | $993.59 | $1,181.57 | -1.01% |
| July 2026 | $860.42 | $1,009.52 | $1,211.86 | +1.60% |
| August 2026 | $879.27 | $1,036.28 | $1,253.04 | +2.65% |
| September 2026 | $876.19 | $1,036.49 | $1,260.73 | +0.02% |
| October 2026 | $876.12 | $1,039.93 | $1,271.74 | +0.33% |
| November 2026 | $898.49 | $1,069.68 | $1,314.28 | +2.86% |
| December 2026 | $907.44 | $1,083.44 | $1,337.12 | +1.29% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month COST forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Costco Wholesale Corporation's 2026 outlook centres on $1,003.69, within a $854.50 to $1,337.12 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, COST could reach as high as $1,491.30, with a base case around $1,163.89 and support toward $950.82 — roughly +16% from $1,003.69. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect COST to range from $988.02 to $1,619.15 through 2028. The $1,231.50 average target implies a +23% move from current prices. That is up +6% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The COST price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $1,420.82 (low $1,122.90, high $1,906.92) — a potential gain of +42% on today's $1,003.69. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2030, COST is projected to trade between $1,262.60 and $2,211.18, averaging $1,618.87 — a potential gain of +61% from today's $1,003.69. That is up +14% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Costco Wholesale Corporation's 2031 outlook centres on $1,921.44, within a $1,480.69 to $2,665.36 range. That is up +19% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +91% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, COST could reach as high as $3,016.79, with a base case around $2,144.64 and support toward $1,634.39 — roughly +114% from $1,003.69. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect COST to range from $1,641.97 to $3,101.70 through 2033. The $2,177.11 average target implies a +117% move from current prices. That is up +2% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The COST price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $2,401.23 (low $1,793.28, high $3,461.52) — a potential gain of +139% on today's $1,003.69. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, COST is projected to trade between $1,904.24 and $3,751.26, averaging $2,573.81 — a potential gain of +156% from today's $1,003.69. That is up +7% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Costco Wholesale Corporation's 2040 outlook centres on $3,863.09, within a $2,740.78 to $5,898.59 range. That is up +50% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +285% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, COST could reach as high as $13,397.64, with a base case around $8,187.91 and support toward $5,417.38 — roughly +716% from $1,003.69. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in COST today (≈ 0.996324 COST) could be worth
$8,157.81
+$7,157.81 (+716%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected COST price of $8,187.91 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in COSTwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in COST on May 27, 2025 (≈ 0.982521 COST) would be worth
$986.15
-$13.85 (-1.4%) today · 0.99× · US Dollar
Based on a COST entry price of $1,017.79 vs. today's $1,003.69.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $1,074.01 | $934.53 | -6.5% |
| 1 month ago | $998.01 | $1,005.69 | +0.6% |
| 3 months ago | $986.74 | $1,017.18 | +1.7% |
| 6 months ago | $913.59 | $1,098.62 | +9.9% |
| 1 year ago | $1,017.79 | $986.15 | -1.4% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $378.23 | $2,653.65 | +165.4% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our COST forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $2,000.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $2,000.00: $887.31B
The multi-year forecast points to a sustained bullish trajectory. By 2030 the average price is projected at $1,723.05, with a 67.6% ROI, up from a neutral start in 2026. The 2040 forecast shows an average of $4,239.80 and a 312.3% ROI, signaling substantial upside potential if the trend persists.
By 2050 the average strengthens to $9,023.93 with a 777.6% ROI, underscoring the potential for meaningful long-horizon gains.
Max forecast levels also illustrate upside: 2030 max $2,354.00, 2040 max $6,474.51, and 2050 max $14,766.77. These figures reflect sizeable discretionary upside under favorable conditions, though they are not guarantees and depend on future market dynamics. The outlook is bullish for COST, but uncertainty remains and results can vary with macro and consumer spending conditions.
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Avg price is $1,723.05 with a max of $2,354.00 and a min of $1,343.62; ROI 67.6%.
The forecast shows a bullish path with an average of $1,723.05 by 2030 and a 67.6% ROI, rising further to a 2040 average of $4,239.80 and a 312.3% ROI, then to an average of $9,023.93 by 2050 with a 777.6% ROI. Note that these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The 2030 forecast has a max of $2,354.00, with an average of $1,723.05 and a min of $1,343.62.
Avg price $4,239.80; max $6,474.51; min $3,007.72; ROI 312.3.
Avg price $9,023.93; max $14,766.77; min $5,970.00; ROI 777.6.
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