Here’s What Analysts Are Saying About Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is one of the best natural and organic food stocks to buy now. Bernstein reaffirmed a Buy rating on Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) on February 12 with a price target of $1,155. The firm previously released a rating update on February 9, raising the price target on the stock to $1,155 from $1,146 while maintaining an Outperform rating on the shares.

The firm told investors that fiscal Q4 found U.S. retail at an interesting juncture, with consumer sentiment remaining weak and food inflation rebounding despite egg price deflation on one hand, and a rotation out of growth and technology stocks buoying the sector year-to-date on the other. It added that there are puts and takes on the macro that are making it hard for investors to chart a course through fiscal year 2026, including drug pricing, SNAP, tariff reversals, tax refunds, and a potential World Cup bounce.

In a separate development, Evercore ISI reaffirmed an Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) and raised the price target on the stock to $1,050 from $1,025.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) operates membership-only big box warehouse club stores with comprehensive offerings, including natural and organic foods, beverages, groceries, and more.

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