Costco Wholesale Corp
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merch… Read more
Market Cap & Net Worth: Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) has a market capitalization of $444.64 Billion ($444.64 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #26 globally and #18 in its home market, demonstrating a 0.36% increase in market value over the past year.
Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Costco Wholesale Corp's stock price $1001.74 by its total outstanding shares 443869411 (443.87 Million).
Costco Wholesale Corp Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026
Costco Wholesale Corp's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $60.63 Billion to $444.64 Billion (21.73% CAGR).
Index Memberships
Costco Wholesale Corp is a constituent of 5 market indices:
| Index | Total Market Cap | Weight (%) | Rank by Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
|
$53.10 Trillion | 0.96% | #15 of 503 |
|
NASDAQ Composite
IXIC
|
$33.26 Trillion | 1.31% | #9 of 3165 |
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Nasdaq 100
NDX
|
$27.96 Trillion | 1.55% | #9 of 101 |
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S&P 100
OEX
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$37.25 Trillion | 1.36% | #14 of 101 |
|
S&P RETAIL SELECT INDUST
SPSIRE
|
$3.40 Trillion | 1.49% | #2 of 76 |
Weight: Costco Wholesale Corp's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.
Costco Wholesale Corp Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline
This chart shows how Costco Wholesale Corp's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
1.39x
Costco Wholesale Corp's market cap is 1.39 times its annual revenue
0.40x
Higher than industry averageLatest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
47.26x
Costco Wholesale Corp's market cap is 47.26 times its annual earnings
9.73x
Higher than industry averageWhat These Ratios Tell Investors:
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
- Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
- Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | Revenue (USD) | Net Income (USD) | P/S Ratio | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $60.80 Billion | $118.72 Billion | $2.35 Billion | 0.51x | 25.87x |
| 2017 | $74.40 Billion | $129.03 Billion | $2.68 Billion | 0.58x | 27.77x |
| 2018 | $82.29 Billion | $141.58 Billion | $3.13 Billion | 0.58x | 26.26x |
| 2019 | $119.90 Billion | $152.70 Billion | $3.66 Billion | 0.79x | 32.77x |
| 2020 | $159.07 Billion | $166.76 Billion | $4.00 Billion | 0.95x | 39.75x |
| 2021 | $241.49 Billion | $195.93 Billion | $5.01 Billion | 1.23x | 48.23x |
| 2022 | $195.49 Billion | $226.95 Billion | $5.84 Billion | 0.86x | 33.45x |
| 2023 | $291.29 Billion | $242.29 Billion | $6.29 Billion | 1.20x | 46.30x |
| 2024 | $406.70 Billion | $254.45 Billion | $7.37 Billion | 1.60x | 55.21x |
| 2025 | $382.77 Billion | $275.24 Billion | $8.10 Billion | 1.39x | 47.26x |
Competitor Companies of COST by Market Capitalization
Companies near Costco Wholesale Corp in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.
Key companies related to Costco Wholesale Corp by market ranking:
- Walmart Inc. Common Stock (NASDAQ:WMT): Ranked #19 globally with a market cap of $550.25 Billion USD.
- Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT): Ranked #413 globally with a market cap of $52.60 Billion USD.
- Walmart Inc (SA:WALM34): Ranked #682 globally with a market cap of $29.99 Billion USD ( R$182.64 Billion BRL).
- Dollarama Inc (PINK:DLMAF): Ranked #698 globally with a market cap of $29.23 Billion USD.
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Walmart Inc. Common Stock | NASDAQ:WMT | $550.25 Billion | $125.99 |
| #413 | Target Corporation | NYSE:TGT | $52.60 Billion | $117.05 |
| #682 | Walmart Inc | SA:WALM34 | $29.99 Billion | R$41.85 |
| #698 | Dollarama Inc | PINK:DLMAF | $29.23 Billion | $108.45 |
Costco Wholesale Corp Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026
Between 2015 and today, Costco Wholesale Corp's market cap moved from $60.63 Billion to $ 444.64 Billion, with a yearly change of 21.73%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $444.64 Billion | +16.17% |
| 2025 | $382.77 Billion | -5.89% |
| 2024 | $406.70 Billion | +39.62% |
| 2023 | $291.29 Billion | +49.00% |
| 2022 | $195.49 Billion | -19.05% |
| 2021 | $241.49 Billion | +51.82% |
| 2020 | $159.07 Billion | +32.67% |
| 2019 | $119.90 Billion | +45.70% |
| 2018 | $82.29 Billion | +10.60% |
| 2017 | $74.40 Billion | +22.37% |
| 2016 | $60.80 Billion | +0.28% |
| 2015 | $60.63 Billion | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On Mar 17th, 2026 the market cap of Costco Wholesale Corp was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $444.64 Billion USD |
| MoneyControl | $444.64 Billion USD |
| MarketWatch | $444.64 Billion USD |
| marketcap.company | $444.64 Billion USD |
| Reuters | $444.64 Billion USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.