For the most part, companies that consistently raise their dividends tend to do so at modest, if not incremental, rates. By contrast Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has enjoyed blasting its payout well higher, as its recent annual raises have tended to hover around the mid-teen percentages. Sure enough, in mid-April, ...
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At the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, it's not just tech and internet stocks that have been winning for shareholders. Even companies in old, boring industries can post outstanding gains. Just look at Costco (NASDAQ: COST). This magnificent retail stock has crushed it for shareholders ...
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Many investors have a list of stocks they are keeping their eye on. Some might be stocks already in the portfolio that could be added to, and others could be stocks to keep an eye on as future portfolio additions. Keeping track of potential stock buys can help investors make more informed decisions, ...
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Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) stock is down around 8% from its all-time highs. A normal drawdown would be around 20%, with a really big one touching the 40% mark. Both have happened multiple times in the past. So now may not be the best time to buy Costco if you have a value bent. But if you are a ...
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Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has a habit of proving the skeptics wrong. Having started 2024 at a premium price compared to its rivals, the warehouse retailer has gone on to outperform peers again while touching new highs. Shares are up a blazing 45% in the past 12 months compared to Walmart's 20% gain. Costco ...
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Over long periods of time, investing in stocks can lead to magnificent gains. That's exactly what Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has done for its investors. In the past 30 years, shares have returned 13,300%, including dividends. That gain would have turned a $10,000 investment into more than $1.3 million today ...
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Investors are starting to pay attention to yield signs these days, but not the ones you see on the road. Income-generating stocks may not have the same appeal as they used to, with safer money market funds often yielding better than 5% right now, but it wouldn't surprise anyone if folks begin bidding ...
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Membership-based wholesale retailer Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) said on Wednesday it is increasing its quarterly dividend. This increased payout adds to a growing history of cash payments to shareholders. The company's regular dividend goes back 20 years. In addition, Costco occasionally pays out ...
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Most investors are probably familiar with Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST). With fiscal 2023 net sales of $238 billion, it's the world's third-biggest retailer, behind only Walmart and Amazon. It's a consumer favorite thanks to its low prices. This top retail stock has also been an investor favorite, ...
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When it comes to the retail sector, the best companies often connect deeply with their frequent customers. Those stores that understand that and foster their customer relationships tend to have enduring businesses. Retailers that forget what made them great, meanwhile, sometimes end up destroying their ...
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Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) stock has cooled off since hitting an all-time high of $787 in March. The stock is currently sitting at $702, or 8% below the previous peak. Analysts at Gordon Haskett are cautious on several top retail stocks, including Costco. The firm is still positive on the shares ...
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Warehouse club retailer Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has been very kind to its investors over the years. The stock has gained 52% over the last year, more than doubled in three years, and soared 712% higher in a decade, all assuming reinvested dividends along the way. Across most time frames, Costco's ...
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Costco (NASDAQ: COST) investors aren't used to being disappointed. The warehouse retailer's stock has trounced the S&P 500 over the last five years even while the company sent billions to its shareholders through special dividend payouts. Factoring in those payments places Costco's returns at over 230% ...
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Many investors absolutely love Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) stock. But the late, great Charlie Munger might have been the most head-over-heels for this warehouse-style retail chain. Shortly before he passed away, he did an interview with the Acquired podcast and explained some of the desirable traits ...
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The market loves a good stock split. When a company decides to split its shares, it is a reflection of the company's success and also indicates management's confidence in its future. In other words, it's almost always top stocks demonstrating strong performance that go for stock splits. The two newest ...
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When I buy a stock, I try to remind myself that I am buying a small part of a business and that I intend to hold my stocks for the long term. Warren Buffett famously said that his favorite holding period is forever. While that's aspirational more than anything, it's an important reminder that success ...
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It's not just companies with exposure to the hypergrowth artificial intelligence space that have registered huge returns. Even a boring retailer, such as Costco (NASDAQ: COST), is up big. Its shares have more than tripled just in the last five years. For comparison's sake, the S&P 500 is up 86% during ...
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You can tell just by a glance at its share price chart that Wall Street loves Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) right now. The warehouse retailer is trading near all-time highs, having jumped over 50% since early 2023. That's a better performance than many popular tech stocks have managed during this time. ...
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Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is trading at close to 50 times its trailing earnings. Although not near its 52-week high anymore, the stock still looks expensive given its level of profitability. During the past 12 months, Costco shares surged 50%, soaring past the S&P 500 and its 32% gains over that ...
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