Why Is Everyone Talking About Costco Stock Right Now?

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By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Dec 18, 2025 at 8:09PM ESTNASDAQ: COSTCostco WholesaleMarket Cap$383BToday's Changeangle-down(-0.59%) $5.09Current Price$857.56Price as of December 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM ETThe company is capturing increasing market share from cost-conscious shoppers.There are a few reasons why folks are discussing Costco (COST 0.59%) stock, which I detail in this video. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 16, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 18, 2025. Read NextDec 18, 2025 •By Leo SunIs Costco (COST) Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?Dec 18, 2025 •By David Jagielski, CPACostco Beat Earnings Expectations in Q1. Here's Why It Could Still Struggle in 2026.Dec 17, 2025 •By Adria Cimino3 Reasons to Buy Costco Stock Like There's No TomorrowDec 16, 2025 •By Geoffrey SeilerCostco's Momentum Continues.
Is It Time to Buy the Stock?Dec 16, 2025 •By Reuben Gregg BrewerBest Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco vs. Dollar TreeDec 15, 2025 •By Rich SmithWhy Costco Stock Dropped TodayAbout the AuthorA Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.TMFParkevX@TMFParkevStocks MentionedCostco WholesaleNASDAQ: COST$857.56 (0.01%) $5.09*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.Advertisement
