With fiscal 2026 third-quarter (ended May 10) net sales of $69.2 billion, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is the world’s third-biggest retailer.
It’s a favorite among shoppers, who appreciate extremely low prices on high-quality merchandise
The business benefits from a robust competitive position. And the retail stock has delivered for investors. If you’d bought $10,000 worth of Costco shares 10 years ago, here’s how much you’d have today.
Over the last decade, Costco stock has produced a total return of 661% (as of June 1). A $10,000 starting capital allocation would be worth $76,110 today. It’s hard to have any complaints when you see this type of performance in your portfolio.