💼 Costco reaches a new high! 📈
Costco $COST is one of the world's largest retail chains, best known for its wholesale warehouse and membership model that gives customers exclusive access to a wide range of products at competitive prices. The company is known not only for its emphasis on quality merchandise and low prices, but also for its excellent customer service and member loyalty.
The company's stock broke a new all-time record, reaching $918.93today . This significant event confirms the company's strong performance and long-term investor optimism. In 2024 alone, the stock is up more than 39 %! 🚀 This success is built on Costco' s robust business model , which has proven itself even in challenging economic times.
Costco is not only increasing its presence in the market, but also improving the customer experience thanks to new measures such as the introduction of membership card scanners or the strengthening of e-commerce. Sales from the online store increased by an astonishing 20 %, which brings new dynamic growth.📊
Also of interest is the fact that despite higher food prices, which have been bemoaned by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Costco is reporting 7,1% sales growth, with sales of $19.26 billion in July.
This success only confirms that Costco has a unique model that appeals to a wide range of consumers, not only because of the benefits of membership, but also because of strong customer loyalty.
Even though the stock is currently valued quite high, Costco maintains its market-leading position due to its ability to grow in a variety of economic conditions. It pays to keep an eye on developments in the
e-commerce, where Costco is expanding rapidly.
What is your opinion of Costco?
I don't follow the company. The stock has a pretty high P/E, but the share price is rising nicely. I'm not buying, though.
I don't understand who's buying this. Given the nature of the company, I would kind of assume that it would have the same base of conservative investors as MCD, KO, PG, etc. But when I look at the current valuation and fundamentals of the company, which are completely out of touch with reality, I really don't get it. EPS last 5 years went down about 15%pa (next 5 years about 10%), price has gone down 230% in that time. Back in 2019 the P/E was 30 today it's at about 55 (F/PE 50) net margin has gone from 2.40% to 2.8%, operating margin from 3.10% to 3.56%. I'm not buying back any shares, there is a measly dividend (except for the irregular bonus), Earnings Yield is about 2% (annual bonus 4.5%). Can someone please explain this to me?