The 97 rating InvestorsObserver gives to Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) stock puts it near the top of the Consumer Defensive sector.
In addition to scoring higher than 80 percent of stocks in the Consumer Defensive sector, COST’s 97 overall rating means the stock scores better than 97 of all stocks.
What do These Ratings Mean?
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What's Happening With Costco Wholesale Corporation Stock Today?
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) stock has gained 0.19% while the S&P 500 is lower by -5.89% as of 11:02 AM on Friday, Jun 12. COST has risen $0.58 from the previous closing price of $300.83 on volume of 946,980 shares. Over the past year the S&P 500 has risen 3.82% while COST has risen 16.06%. COST earned $8.37 a per share in the over the last 12 months, giving it a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.08.
