How to buy Costco shares in 2025
Costco ($COST) operates membership-only warehouse clubs, offering a wide range of merchandise including bulk groceries, electronics and household goods at competitive prices.👉 Read on to learn about Costco and how to buy $COST shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Costco stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether COST or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Costco is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Costco stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including COST.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy COST shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for Costco or COST
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for COST shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Costco shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase COST shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Costco shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
Costco company overview
Costco Wholesale Corporation is a global retail giant known for its membership-only warehouse clubs which provide customers with high-quality goods at low prices. Founded in 1976, Costco has grown to become one of the largest retailers worldwide, offering products across a wide range of categories, including groceries, electronics, apparel and furniture. With its bulk-buying model and emphasis on efficiency, the company focuses on offering value to its members while maintaining lower operating costs.
Costco share price performance
The Costco share price was US$994.50 (-1.99%) as of market close.
Key metrics for Costco
Get a breakdown of Costco’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$994.50 |
| Market capitalisation | US$441.24B |
| PE Ratio | 58.06 |
| Earnings per share | US$17.13 |
| Day change | -1.99% |
| 52-week high | US$1078.23 |
| 52-week low | US$706.17 |
Data updated as of April 21, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in Costco
Put your favourites on repeat - like Costco - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
Does Costco pay dividends?
Yes, Costco pays dividends.
| Dividend yield | 0.52% |
Data updated as of April 21, 2025.
What is the Costco price target?
The average price target for COST is US$1043.89 across 9 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 67% of analysts suggesting to buy, 33% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell Costco shares?
The process of selling Costco shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own COST shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Costco
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy Costco shares?
Like any investment, Costco may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $COST shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to COST?
Walmart Inc. ($WMT): Walmart is a global retail leader offering a wide range of products at low prices through its network of stores and online platform, competing closely with Costco in retail. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. ($BJ): BJ's operates a membership-based warehouse club model similar to Costco, with a focus on offering bulk products, groceries and household items at discounted prices. Target Corporation ($TGT): Target is a large discount retailer in the U.S. that provides a variety of consumer goods, groceries and home products, sharing Costco’s focus on value and customer experience.
What are some ETFs that hold COST?
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF ($VDC): This ETF tracks the performance of the consumer staples sector and includes Costco among its top holdings, along with other retailers like Walmart and Procter & Gamble. SPDR S&P 500 ETF ($SPY): SPY is one of the most widely held ETFs, tracking the S&P 500 index, which features Costco as part of its diversified mix of U.S. large-cap companies. iShares U.S. Consumer Services ETF ($IYC): Targeting the U.S. consumer services sector, this ETF holds Costco alongside other consumer-oriented companies such as Amazon and Home Depot, focusing on retail and service businesses.
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Costco Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for Costco
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of Costco, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$974.72 at last market close.
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