$46.71

1.72 (3.82%)

11/21/2008 4:00 PM

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)

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The Company operates membership warehouses that offer low prices on a limited selection of nationally branded and selected private label products in a range of merchandise categories in no-frills, self-service warehouse facilities.

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Buffett Stock (46), Washington (12), It's a Noun! (77), Multinational Company (16), S&P 500 (469), Food and Staples Retailing (43), Nasdaq 100 (88), Among Most Trustworthy Companies (83), Large Cap (279), Retail - Membership Required (3), Retail (24)
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Costco Wholesale Corp At A Glance

Current Price:	$46.71
Last Trade Time:	11/21/2008 4:00 PM
Open:	$45.22
Previous Close:	$44.99
Daily Range:	$43.88 - $46.91
52-Week Range:	$30.70 - $75.23
Volume:	10,841,707
Market Cap:	$19.42B
P/E Ratio:	15.25
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8 Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)

Avatar owshx (< 20) Submitted: 6/19/08 5:16 PM

Costco, Big Lots, and Wal-Mart are all going to move upward onward for as long as gas prices keep climbing, the housing market is in the dumps, and the dollar keeps dropping. The middle/lower class are starting to feel the pain in their wallets. Some think that this US economic slowdown will be shor...More

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2 Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)

Avatar rhg1298 (< 20) Submitted: 1/29/08 7:33 PM

Love this company.

Let me say it again, I Love this company.

But, the price is out of touch with reality. It takes time; lot's of time to identify candidate sites for stores, purchase the land, and get the building in the ground and operating.

At its current s...More

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Recs 0 (COST) Gronkt (79.38) Submitted: 11/17/08 7:16 PM : Start Price: $47.32 COST Score: -9.70 Sure, you might see more bargain hunters in a recession, but I don't think Costco makes its money by selling giant food bags. A look at their website confirms my suspicion that this place wants to be Sears with tall ceilings (and giant food). I just don't think any new or increased customer base is going to outweigh the hit they take to electronics, appliances, discretionary things. Also, I'd agree with some of the others here when they say the price is ahead of itself. Clearly a fan favorite with the green thumb crowd, this place has to live up to its own optimistic valuation. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 1 (COST) uclayoda87 (99.77) Submitted: 11/16/08 12:08 AM : Start Price: $47.38 COST Score: 10.68 Along with Wal-Mart and Amazon these may be the main buying centers in the future. The forward looking P/E ratio is about 14, which would likely improve further with less competition and an average economy. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (COST) AndrewJMGreen (< 20) Submitted: 11/14/08 1:59 PM : Start Price: $49.40 COST Score: 9.42 In the presence of discretionary spending tightening around NA market, I believe companies like Costco will benefit due to its vast selection of goods and value for its customers. Yes, spending will be negatively impacted by increases to unemployment, and other economic variables, however, Costco can offers its customers daily necessities are competitive prices.... I think in this climate they will be hurt just like other retailers in a soft economy; however, they have a strong business model that will attract cost conscious customers... Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (COST) steelyarddays (< 20) Submitted: 11/14/08 1:56 AM : Start Price: $48.99 COST Score: 10.54 People are trying to save money. Membership is growing. Savings are significant Excellent products are now being offered in smaller quantities. Customer satisfaction guaranteed. One of the few retailers that has maintained growth and positive numbers. Great buying opportunity now. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (COST) guiron (90.48) Submitted: 11/12/08 11:41 PM : Start Price: $48.64 COST Score: 8.13 Will do well throughout tough times. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out.
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	TrackChrisDavis	< 20	06/03/08		1Y	$70.05	-33.31%	-45.56%	+12.25
	TrackSoros	< 20	03/31/08		NS	$64.47	-27.54%	-42.54%	+14.99
	TrackGaryBSmith	79.82	03/28/08		3W	$63.87	-26.87%	-42.34%	+15.47
	TrackBuffett	92.31	09/30/07		NS	$60.63	-22.96%	-50.30%	+27.34
	TrackEveillard	85.91	09/30/07		NS	$60.63	-22.96%	-50.30%	+27.34
	Track2007Wired40	90.38	03/27/07		1Y	$53.21	-12.21%	-46.92%	-34.71
	TrackMatrix	90.83	09/25/06		NS	$49.81	-6.22%	-42.43%	+36.21
	TrackWachovia	< 20	09/19/06		NS	$48.99	-4.65%	-42.60%	+37.96
	TrackHSBC	92.10	08/31/06		NS	$46.49	+0.46%	-42.05%	-42.51
	Track2006Wired40	98.45	06/27/06		1Y	$54.58	-14.41%	-38.78%	+24.37
	TrackJimCramer	85.65	02/28/06		3W	$50.20	-6.95%	-40.69%	+33.73

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