Rating Change
RBC Capital reiterated its Sector Perform rating on Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) on October 09, 2026.
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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform Rating on Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
RBC Capital reiterated its Sector Perform rating on Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) on October 09, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) · reiterate
- Firm
- RBC Capital
- Rating
- Sector Perform to Sector Perform
- Price at event
- $946.92
- Market capitalization
- $392.0B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- RBC Capital maintained its Sector Perform rating on Costco, suggesting performance in line with its consumer defensive sector.
Market Context
Costco Wholesale Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector. The stock currently trades at $946.92 with a market capitalization of $392.0B. The stock has gained 8.6% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from RBC Capital provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Costco Wholesale Corporation.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Costco Wholesale Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Argus Research | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 25, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Sector Perform rating mean for COST?
A rating of Sector Perform from RBC Capital reflects the analyst's outlook on Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the COST forecast page.
