Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
What changed in recent filings
- Revenue +12% YoYQuarter ended May 10, 2026
- Institutions — 4 new · 1 added · 1 reduced13F · as of end of 2026 Q2
What changed in recent SEC filings — factual, not a buy/sell recommendation.
Institutions holding Costco Wholesale Corporation
How many of the institutions we track reported holding this stock, quarter by quarter.
2019 Q1: 2 → 2026 Q2: 6 institutions
Counts the 52 institutions we track that reported holding this stock — their full reported holdings, not just the largest positions. Not the total number of institutional holders in the US. Figures are as of quarter-end and disclosed up to 45 days later. Descriptive only — not investment advice.
Which institutions hold Costco Wholesale Corporation
Institutions we track that reported holding this stock in their most recent 13F.
- Bridgewater Associates0.10% of portfolio · since 2020 Q1
- Tudor Investment Corp0.03% of portfolio · since 2026 Q1
- Caisse de depot (Quebec)0.63% of portfolio · held as of 2026 Q2 or earlier
- National Pension Service (Korea)0.58% of portfolio · held as of 2026 Q2 or earlier
- Capital World Investors0.23% of portfolio · held as of 2026 Q2 or earlier
- Harris Associates (Oakmark)under 0.01% of portfolio · held as of 2026 Q2 or earlier
Based on 13F filings — quarter-end holdings, disclosed up to 45 days later. Holding a stock is a fact we report, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Company overview
A membership-based warehouse-club retailer, with a loyal customer base renewing at over 90% annually and membership fees as a core revenue source. An efficient supply chain, scale-based low pricing, and a low-margin/high-turnover strategy are strengths. But its low-margin structure makes profitability sensitive to rising operating costs like labor and energy, and online competition is a medium-term challenge.
What is the Retail sector?
Physical retail and supermarkets. Linked to consumer spending.
Costco Wholesale Corporation is classified under the Retail sector. See peers below.
Costco Wholesale Corporation key financials
Based on SEC filings · as of May 10, 2026
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COST revenue by segment summary
SEC 10-Q · segment totals cross-checked against total revenue
2026-05-10 revenue was $70.5B, +11.6% YoY.
The largest segment is United States, 72.9% of revenue — a highly concentrated structure.
Recent revenue growth was led mainly by the United States segment (about 70% of the increase).
Full segment weights, YoY changes, and an AI synthesis are available in the detailed analysis.
COST segment revenue mix trend
Quarterly change in segment revenue share · verified from SEC filings
10 quarters with a different segment breakdown were omitted (filing basis changed).
ETFs holding Costco Wholesale Corporation
Per SEC N-PORT · 2026-06-30 · by weight · factual
COST on Stocklore
- Revenue by segment — segment weights verified from SEC filings, YoY changes, growth drivers and concentration
- Financials & earnings quality — 6 metrics (FCF conversion, ROIC, net debt, etc.) to gauge profit quality
- 13F institutional holdings — holdings and weight changes of major institutions (45-day delay)
- Sector-relative metrics — Valuation and growth compared with the Retail average
Peers · Retail
COST FAQ
What is Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)?
A membership-based warehouse-club retailer, with a loyal customer base renewing at over 90% annually and membership fees as a core revenue source. An efficient supply chain, scale-based low pricing, and a low-margin/high-turnover strategy are strengths. But its low-margin structure makes profitability sensitive to rising operating costs like labor and energy, and online competition is a medium-term challenge.
What sector is Costco Wholesale Corporation in?
Costco Wholesale Corporation is classified under Retail. Physical retail and supermarkets. Linked to consumer spending.
What are Costco Wholesale Corporation's key financials?
As of May 10, 2026 in SEC filings: Revenue growth (YoY) 9.2%, Operating margin 4.0%, Net margin 3.0%, ROE 27.8%, Debt-to-equity 0.17x. Definitions and interpretation are available on Stocklore.
What are Costco Wholesale Corporation's main revenue segments?
The largest segment is United States, about 72.9% of revenue. Segment totals are cross-checked against total revenue from SEC filings.
Where can I analyze Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) stock?
On Stocklore you can see COST's financials & earnings quality, 13F institutional holdings, and sector-relative metrics in one place. This page is for information and tools — not a buy/sell recommendation.
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