Costco Wholesale’s stock price increased by 3.1% following the release of third-quarter results that exceeded analysts’ expectations. The retail chain reported high single-digit growth in store sales across all regions and a 14.8% increase in online revenue. Total revenue reached $63.2 billion, up 8% year-over-year, while earnings per share rose 13.2% to $4.28, surpassing forecasts by 71 basis points.

Despite solid financial performance, the company faces risks from an economic slowdown, weaker consumer spending in the U.S., a soft job market, and new tariffs that may impact the discount retail sector. For the full 2025 fiscal year, analysts expect earnings per share to grow by 11.6% to $17.97.

The consensus rating for the stock is “Moderate Buy”: out of 32 analysts, 14 recommend a “Strong Buy,” four a “Moderate Buy,” and 14 a “Hold.” The average price target is $1,092.44, implying a 10.2% upside potential, while the highest estimate of $1,225 suggests a 23.6% increase from current levels.