COST Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
10.81%
Last Quarter
$4.58
Past Year
$18.67
Growth Past 5yrs
15.09%
Next Quarter
$4.53
Estimate Next Year
$8.75
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$1,225.00
13.8% Upside
Mean Price Target
$962.59
-10.58% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$1.05
-99.9% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 19, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
COST Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, COST (NYSE: COST) reported an actual EPS of $4.58 for the quarter ending on Mar 05, 2026, compared to an estimated $4.55, resulting in a 0.66% surprise. In the prior quarter (Dec 11, 2025), COST recorded an actual EPS of $4.5 with a 5.39% surprise. See COST's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
COST has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Mar 05, 2026 showing a 0.66% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Dec 11, 2025 recorded a 5.39% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2026 | 4.58 | 4.55 | +0.66% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 4.5 | 4.27 | +5.39% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 5.87 | 5.8 | +1.21% |
| May 29, 2025 | 4.28 | 4.24 | +0.94% |
| Mar 06, 2025 | 4.02 | 4.09 | -1.71% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 4.04 | 3.79 | +6.60% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COST stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given COST stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 57 analysts have given their ratings
to COST out of which
38 analysts have given strong buy call,
7 analysts have given buy call,
11 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
1 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$962.59 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -10.58% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for COST highest price target?
Analysts suggest COST's stock price would rise to a high of $1,225.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for COST over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the COST stock price could move to $1.05.
What is the average target price for COST?
COST stock has an average analyst estimate of $962.59.
At its current price, how far is COST from its average target price?
COST shares are currently trading -10.58% below this price target.
What were COST’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $4.58 versus consensus estimates of $4.55, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $4.02.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
COST's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $4.53 and $8.75 for the whole year.
What has COST's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 10.81% EPS growth for COST in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 15.09% in the past five years.