Costco Wholesale Corporation

Costco Wholesale Corporation is a US retail company based in Issaquah, Washington. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker COST. The company operates high-volume warehouse stores where only members can shop.

In Costco's model, the product range is deliberately kept narrow, and goods are generally sold in bulk packs at low profit margins. A significant part of its profitability comes from annual membership fees. Alongside food, cleaning products, electronics, clothing and household goods, the warehouses offer gas stations, pharmacies and optical services. The company's private label, Kirkland Signature, covers a wide range of products. Its warehouses operate mainly in the US and Canada, as well as in countries such as Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea and Australia.

Investors in Costco track membership renewal rates, same-store sales reported monthly, new warehouse openings and changes to membership fees. The COST page on Lzzo.com brings together the price in US dollars, a historical price chart and technical indicators.