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Costco stock set to rise over 27% in 12 months after strong earnings and membership growth

Analyst Insights
16 Oct 2026
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Costco stock set to rise over 27% in 12 months after strong earnings and membership growth

Costco's stock has gained momentum after mid-September, with analyst Ivan Feinseth raising his 12-month price target from $1,065 to $1,250, reflecting a potential 27.81% upside. The rally is supported by strong sales, membership growth, increased store traffic, infrastructure expansion, AI-enhanced shopping, and solid earnings beating forecasts. Overall, Wall Street analysts rate Costco as a 'Moderate Buy' with an average price target of $1,094.48 for late 2027, indicating steady growth ahead. The stock has already risen 14.45% year-to-date, boosted by an 8% rally following a strong quarterly earnings report showing 11% revenue growth to $95.72 billion, nearly $1 billion above expectations.

As of Oct 16, 2026 18:43 WIB, Costco trades at USD 979.15 on Pluang, below its 52-week high of $1.09K but well above the 52-week low of $849.63. Despite a modest 1-day gain of 0.12%, the stock's market cap stands strong at $433.38 billion. Pluang data shows a high sell order activity at 93%, contrasting with only 7% buy orders, highlighting a cautious sentiment among investors compared to the optimistic analyst price targets.

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