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Costco Q4 Profit Tops Estimates, But Tariff Refund Masks Modest Core Beat
Costco beat Q4 earnings estimates, but a $0.15 tariff refund drove most of the surprise. Excluding that benefit, the beat was just $0.07. Shares were nearly flat in premarket trading.
Costco's Q4 Test: Traffic Data, Not Food-Court Speculation, Will Drive Stock
Costco hasn't confirmed its returning food-court item, but investors shouldn't focus on menu speculation. The real test is Q4 earnings, with traffic and membership data due Sept. 24.
IXI ETF Offers Defense but at a Premium Price
IXI's low beta offers shelter from market swings, but a 23.8x earnings multiple means investors are paying a premium for that safety.
Costco Limits Kirkland Motor Oil Purchases Amid Supply Constraints
Costco has capped purchases of Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil at two units per seven days per membership, sparking speculation about supply constraints ahead of its fiscal Q4 earnings release.
Live Cattle Futures Surge 2% as DOJ Expands Beef Price Probe to Major Grocers
Live cattle futures rose 1.96% to 214.30 cents/lb as the DOJ widened its beef pricing inquiry to eight major grocers. Tyson Foods shares tumbled 7.56% after forecasting a larger beef segment loss.
Costco Stock Climbs Premarket as Telsey's $1,135 Target Faces Valuation Test
Costco shares ticked up 0.1% premarket as Telsey's bullish $1,135 target faces scrutiny amid a rich 47.5x valuation. Strong sales growth backs the case, but margin pressures persist.
Costco's Premium Valuation Pressures Shares Despite Robust Sales
Costco shares slipped 0.4% despite 10.7% July sales growth, as its 47.4x trailing P/E remains a key concern. Analysts' $1,077 target implies 14.3% upside.
Target Stock Rebounds After Costume Controversy Erases $2.9B
Target (TGT) shares edged up 0.6% Wednesday, recovering from a $2.9B market value loss triggered by a controversial Halloween costume. Analysts remain cautious.
Target Stock Plunges 3.8% as $25 Costume Backlash Erodes $2.9B in Value
Target shares dropped 3.8% after a $25 Halloween costume backlash erased $2.9B in market value. The retailer pulled the product and apologized.
Costco's Medicare Push Could Tap 5M Members, But Economics Stay Vague
Costco and SCAN plan Medicare Advantage and supplement products for about 5 million eligible people, roughly 6% of its paid members. Shares rose 1.52% Friday, but enrollment and financial terms remain undisclosed.
Walmart's $83B Selloff Masks Tariff-Driven Profit Surge
Walmart's stock plunged 9.15%, wiping $83.2B in market value, as investors focused on weak U.S. comp sales and profit quality, with 43% of operating income growth from tariff refunds.
Costco Stock Slips as Medicare Pilot Adds Pressure to Rich Valuation
Costco shares dropped 1.8% as a Medicare pilot with SCAN puts pressure on its 47x valuation. The program could expand its health services reach.
Albertsons trims store count as margins tighten; ACI Edge cost plan unveiled
Albertsons plans to close 12 stores (0.5% of its base) as margins tighten, with Q1 identical sales down 0.8% and a $200M cost program to drive savings.
Global Markets Wary as Iran Tensions Persist; European Stocks Flat
European shares were little changed on Friday as investors remained cautious over unresolved U.S.-Iran tensions, while Salesforce rallied on a bullish JPMorgan note and GB Group tumbled on a revenue warning.
Smaller Staples Stocks Propel XLP ETF Past S&P 500
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) rose 1.08% on August 13, outpacing the S&P 500 by 0.38 percentage point, driven by strong gains from smaller holdings.
Target Hits 52-Week High as Back-to-School Strategy Gains Traction
Target (TGT) closed at a 52-week high of $152.02, up 1.55%, as investors bet on a strong back-to-school season. The stock now trades 12% above analysts' average target, raising stakes for upcoming earnings.
Costco's July Sales Rise 10.7%, But Valuation Concerns Cap Stock Gains
Costco's July sales climbed 10.7% to $23.12B, but shares were flat as the market weighs a rich 47.7x P/E against steady comps of 6.6%. Analysts' $1,090 target implies a 48x forward multiple.
Walmart's Q2 Margin Expansion Faces Investor Scrutiny
Walmart heads into its Aug. 20 earnings with a growth-stock valuation, but margin expansion and e-commerce profitability will be key tests.
Costco's Path to $1 Trillion Hinges on Sustaining Premium Valuation
Costco trades near $423B market cap, needing 136.5% growth to hit $1T. Sustaining its premium P/E ratio is critical as earnings growth alone may not suffice.
Costco Shares Jump 3.6% on Staples Rally, Valuation Exceeds 50x Earnings
Costco shares climbed 3.6% to $986.08 on a broad staples rally, but the stock's trailing P/E of 49.6x is well above its 10-year median. June comparable sales rose 7.0%, driven by 21.5% digital growth.
Walmart's Valuation Test: Private-Label Push Faces Scrutiny After 4% Weekly Drop
Walmart shares fell 4.2% for the week, raising questions about its premium valuation. The retailer's private-label growth strategy faces a key test.
Costco Gas Savings: $65 Membership Recouped in 102 Gallons
A review of Costco's fuel pricing indicates members can offset the $65 annual fee after purchasing 102 gallons, underscoring the value of its gas program.
Walmart's COO Shift Tests Premium Valuation as Stock Edges Higher
Walmart shares edged up 0.3% last week, outperforming the S&P 500's 1.6% decline, as a leadership change puts its premium valuation under the microscope.
Cramer Backs Walmart as Q2 Forecast Tests $642 Billion Valuation Gap
Jim Cramer calls Walmart's recent dip an incredible buying opportunity. The retailer's Q2 forecast requires profit growth to outpace sales, while its $642B valuation gap highlights market bets on e-commerce and ad revenue.
Costco's Low Churn Strategy Justifies Premium Valuation, RBC Says
Costco's low employee turnover and high membership renewal rates create a retention moat, but its 46.5x P/E ratio is a significant valuation hurdle, according to RBC Capital.
Semis Rebound; Micron's $250B US Bet Fuels AI Rally Despite Oil Jitters
Micron's massive US investment plan boosted AI-chip stocks, with the Nasdaq climbing 1.3%. Oil prices fell, easing inflation fears, but geopolitical risks remain.
Memory and Chip Stocks Lead Market Rally Beyond Nvidia
Memory and chip stocks led a broad market rally, with Micron's huge U.S. investment boosting AI supply chain names. Risks from inflation and Fed policy persist.
Costco Shares Slip as June Sales Growth Decelerates; Investors Eye Key Test
Costco shares dropped 4% after June comparable sales growth eased to 7.0% (ex-gas/forex), even as net sales hit a 2026 high of $29.24 billion. Analysts eye valuation risks.
Costco's P/E Multiple Nearly Triples Dollar General's: Bernstein Picks Both
Bernstein names Costco and Dollar General as top retail picks for the second half of 2026, with Costco trading at a P/E nearly three times that of Dollar General.
Sam's Club Open on July 4, Targets Costco Shoppers with Discounted Memberships
Sam's Club is open on July 4, offering discounted memberships to attract Costco shoppers. The move could help Walmart boost membership revenue, which rose 5.6% last quarter.