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Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model, predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given Costco's frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and allowing the retailer to generate strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and boasts over 60% market share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates another 280 warehouses, primarily in markets such as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.

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Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Thursday.</a>
In fact, many retail and discount store shares are trading lower after Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">issued soft first-quarter guidance.</a>
Walmart issued guidance for the 2026 fiscal year first quarter, expecting adjusted earnings per share between 57 cents and 58 cents, versus analysts' estimate of 64 cents. The company also anticipates a net sales increase of 3% to 4%.
Additionally, Walmart expects a 0.5% to 2.0% increase in adjusted operating income. The company said its guidance for net sales and adjusted operating income reflects factors like its acquisition of VIZIO and the challenge of lapping a leap year.
Stock markets dropped in morning trading, with all major US indices falling, The Guardian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/feb/20/walmart-forecast-shares-spending" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The report notes that Walmart&#8217;s lackluster forecast signals that US consumer spending is slowing down. It cites Brian Mulberry from Zacks Investment Management, a Walmart investor, who pointed this out as a warning.
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For the past two years, high interest rates and ongoing inflation have slowed U.S. consumer spending, per a report by Reuters. Additionally, President Donald Trump&#8217;s new tariff on Chinese goods, along with potential tariffs on products from India, Mexico, and Canada, has added uncertainty to the economy.
Thus, Target&#8217;s share price could be impacted by Walmart&#8217;s soft guidance, which signals slowing consumer spending and weaker retail performance.
Other competitors of Walmart, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) stock is trading lower by 2.17%, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) shares are down 1.60%, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) stock is trading lower by 1.78%, and Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) is down over 5%.
As Walmart sets the tone for the sector, its outlook may cause investors to reassess the sector&#8217;s overall growth prospects.
Price Action: TGT shares are trading lower by 1.52% to $128.77 at last check Thursday.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday after Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) reported earnings for the 2025 fiscal-year fourth-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43846469">and issued soft guidance</a>.
What To Know: Walmart issued guidance for the 2026 fiscal-year first-quarter, expecting adjusted earnings per share between 57 cents and 58 cents, versus analysts&#8217; estimate of 64 cents. The company also anticipates a net sales increase of 3% to 4%.
Additionally, Walmart expects a 0.5% to 2.0% increase in adjusted operating income. The company said its guidance for net sales and adjusted operating income reflects factors like its acquisition of VIZIO and the challenge of lapping a leap year.
Costco shares may be trading lower after Walmart issued soft guidance, as both companies operate in the same sector, and investors may view Walmart's soft outlook as a sign of broader industry headwinds. As major retail players, challenges faced by Walmart may also raise concerns for Costco.
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COST Price Action: At the time of writing, Costco shares are trading 1.90% lower at $1,042.23, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Shares of retail and discount store stocks are trading lower after Walmart issued soft Q1 guidance.

As egg prices soar nationwide, Trader Joe&#8217;s is maintaining the lowest consistent prices by buying directly from suppliers and leveraging private-label products, retail experts say.
The grocery chain sells a dozen eggs for $3.49, or about $0.29 per egg, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/12/how-to-find-low-prices-on-eggs.html">according to CNBC</a> on Wednesday. &#8220;Trader Joe&#8217;s is the clear winner when it comes to consistently having the lowest egg prices,&#8221; Kristin McGrath, Krazy Coupon Lady's shopping expert, told CNBC.
The national average for a dozen eggs now exceeds $4, up 65% from last year, <a href="https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/APU0000708111">according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</a>. January alone saw a 15.2% price increase, driving nearly two-thirds of monthly grocery cost increases.
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Rising prices have prompted major retailers to implement purchase limits. Trader Joe&#8217;s restricts customers to one dozen eggs daily, while Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) caps bulk purchases at two 60-count cartons. Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) and Aldi limit purchases to two dozen per trip, with Whole Foods and select Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) locations allowing three dozen.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture attributes the price surge to avian flu, which killed approximately 17.2 million egg-laying hens in November and December alone. The agency <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43663963/record-high-egg-prices-drive-inflation-higher-in-january">projects another 20.3% price increase in 2025</a>.
McGrath recommends several strategies for finding better prices, including using store apps for digital coupons, joining loyalty programs, and utilizing cash-back apps like Ibotta. &#8220;It changes every week as retailers are rolling with the punches and offering different promos to get people in their stores,&#8221; she said.
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Some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43709413/egg-prices-hit-record-highs-new-york-bodegas-get-creative-and-sell-three-packs-for-299">New York bodegas now sell individual eggs as customers struggle</a> with dozens costing up to $10. &#8220;These people don&#8217;t have enough money to buy a dozen eggs, so I have to sell them separately,&#8221; Fernando Rodriguez, owner of Pamela&#8217;s Green Deli in The Bronx, <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/12/us-news/nyc-bodegas-selling-loosie-eggs-as-prices-of-cartons-skyrocket/">told the New York Post</a>.
Walmart aims to maintain accessibility while managing shortages. &#8220;Although supply is very tight, we&#8217;re working with suppliers to try and help meet customer demand, while striving to keep prices as low as possible,&#8221; a Walmart spokesperson told <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/grocery-stores-are-rationing-eggs-supply-falls-prices-rise-rcna192104">NBC News</a>.&nbsp;
McGrath advises shopping early in the day, as retailers report popular price promotions often lead to stock sellouts.
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Travelport, a travel booking technology provider, has entered into a new long-term <a href="https://www.travelport.com/press-release/costco-travel-signs-new-deal-with-travelport-to-drive-membership-value-with-modern-retailing-technology">agreement with Costco Travel</a>, the travel branch of the retail powerhouse Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>). 
The partnership will enable Costco Travel to leverage Travelport's technology, enhancing the travel booking experience for millions of Costco members. 
The goal is to streamline travel planning by offering advanced technology and smarter search capabilities.
Thanks to the new partnership, Costco Travel will tap into Travelport's ability to offer a unified connection to a wide variety of retail-ready air travel content. 
This includes data from NDC, LCC, and EDIFACT, thus broadening the flight options available to Costco members.
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"Costco Travel is focused on delivering more value to its members by giving them more choice and better offers when planning their trips, and Travelport provides the seamless, modern travel retailing experience that their customers have come to expect," said Chief Commercial Officer of Agency at Travelport, Jason Toothman.
"Travelport is the perfect partner to help Costco Travel achieve these goals for its valued members because we are committed to simplifying complexities that come with aggregating content from multiple sources.&#8221;
Costco Travel will integrate Travelport's Travelport+ platform, which leverages AI technology to enhance the speed and accuracy of trip searches. 
This feature is expected to streamline the booking process, allowing Costco members to quickly discover the best travel options.
Under the multi-year agreement, Costco Travel will also gain access to Travelport Insights, a platform offering detailed market analysis and expert insights, helping Costco Travel stay ahead of demand trends, enabling smarter, data-driven decisions for both the company and its customers.
Price Action: COST shares are trading lower by 2.4% at $1,045.58 at last check Tuesday.
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Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich has called out the tax reduction plans of the Donald Trump-led administration in an X post, terming them as an &#8220;absolutely shameless giveaway,&#8221; that could shoot up the deficit by $4.6 trillion.
What Happened: The possible tax cuts for rich individuals and lower corporate tax rates are likely to widen the U.S. trade deficit, which the Trump 2.0 administration would most likely fund from the tariffs imposed on its trading partners.
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The data from the Center For American Progress Action Fund or CAPAF shows that cutting the corporate tax rate down to 15% would save all sectors and companies billions of dollars in tax.
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<li>Top 10 U.S. Companies: Reported more than $520 billion in profits according to their 2023 annual report can expect an annual tax cut of $23 billion. These include firms like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>), and JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>).</li>
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<li>Pharma: The five largest U.S. drug makers, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Merck &amp; Co Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) will receive an estimated $3.1 billion annual tax cut, despite over $50 billion in profits.</li>
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<li>Banking: The five largest Wall Street banks, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) will receive an estimated $4.1 billion annual tax cut, despite nearly $113 billion in profits.</li>
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<li>Grocery: The five largest grocery companies, Kroger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>), Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), Albertsons Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>), Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) will receive an estimated $1.7 billion annual tax cut, despite over $29 billion in profits.</li>
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Why It Matters: Trump has threatened all its trading partners with &#8220;reciprocal tariffs,&#8221; while already having implemented 25% on steel and aluminum imports.
According to economists like Craig Shapiro, who is a macro strategist at the Bear Traps Report, tariffs are the "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43587245/tariffs-are-the-only-way-to-fund-tax-cuts-without-deficit-expansion-argues-expert-as-it-takes-center-stage-in-donald-trumps-economic-plan">only way</a>" to fund tax cuts without expanding the federal deficit. 
Shapiro likened Trump&#8217;s governance to that of a &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43763438/trump-acting-like-a-mafia-don-says-this-economist-as-uncertainty-mounts-businesses-hold-back-in-fear-of-unforeseen-economic-shifts">Mafia Don</a>,&#8221; saying businesses are now uncertain about the economy&#8217;s direction. He noted fading &#8220;initial euphoria&#8221; and a &#8220;wait-and-see&#8221; approach from business leaders due to unclear policies, tariffs, trade agreement uncertainty, and fluctuating government spending. &#8211;
Price Action: On Friday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices, closed mixed. SPY fell 0.0049% to a value of $609.7, and QQQ was up by 0.42% to end at a value of $538.15, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), two major government contractors, are revising their diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies in light of President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Donald Trump's executive order</a>.
This order requires federal contractors to adhere to the prohibition of DEI programs, becoming a key consideration for businesses working within government-funded environments.
Coca-Cola is expected to adhere to the administration&#8217;s mandate, which will affect its beverage services on military bases and other government properties, reported <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-13/coca-cola-pepsico-planning-to-comply-with-trump-s-dei-policy?srnd=phx-industries-consumer&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>.
The move comes after Trump ordered federal agencies to dismantle DEI programs and urged private companies to end what he labeled as <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43214683/target-ends-dei-program-following-trumps-call-to-eliminate-illegal-preferences-expert-calls-it-brand-suicide-for-retail-giant-with-diverse-customer-base">"illegal DEI discrimination and preferences."</a>
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Some of the other prominent corporations that have taken similar decision regarding DEI include, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), and Target Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>).
Going a step further, Google parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) has taken down a statement from its SEC filings <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43517468/google-joins-meta-amazon-in-winding-up-dei-hiring-memo-reveals-details">regarding its obligation to DEI</a>.
Meanwhile, retail giant Costco Wholesale Corp.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) bucked the trend as the company&#8217;s shareholders reaffirmed their backing for its current DEI initiatives with unanimous support.
Coca-Cola reported fourth-quarter sales growth of 6% year-on-year to $11.5 billion and an adjusted EPS of $0.55, both <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43623639/coca-cola-pops-in-q4-revenue-soars-6-ceo-hails-all-weather-strategy">above the consensus estimates</a>.
The revenue increase included a 5% climb in concentrate sales and a 9% growth in price/mix.
PepsiCo on the other hand, reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue of $27.78 billion. Adjusted EPS of &nbsp;$1.96, beat the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43460249/pepsicos-q4-sales-miss-estimates-on-downcast-performance-in-north-america-stock-dives">consensus estimate of $1.94</a>.
Price Action: KO and PEP shares traded higher by 0.45% and 0.46% at $69.83 and $145.27 respectively at last check Friday.
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The United States will be showered with love as 56% of its adults are planning to celebrate this Valentine&#39;s Day. About 28% of the population will observe the occasion. Spending would be a total of $27.5 billion (an average of $188.81 per person, up from $185.81 in 2024),&nbsp;<a href="https://nrf.com/research-insights/holiday-data-and-trends/valentines-day" target="_blank">per NRF</a>. The amount is up from last year&#39;s $25.8 billion and slightly above the previous record of $27.4 billion set in 2020.&nbsp;
Naturally, the day of love will translate into a great day for business. But exchanging chocolates, greeting cards, flowers, and precious metals as gifts may seem clich&eacute;d to some people lately. Instead, impress your loved one in a unique way with stocks of companies that are likely to do good business this Valentine&#39;s Day.
Let&#39;s dive a little deeper.
<h2>Candies, Cards &amp; Flowers Continue to Remain Age-Old Gift</h2>
About 56% of consumers are planning to buy candies, followed by greeting cards (40%) and flowers (40%). Zacks Rank #3 (Hold)&nbsp;Simply Good Foods (SMPL) is likely to be one of the best bets this year. When it comes to ETF investing, companies within First Trust Nasdaq Food &amp; Beverage ETF&nbsp;FTXG and Invesco Dynamic Food &amp; Beverage ETF&nbsp;PBJ should do good business on this day of love.
<h2>Gifting Precious Metals Is Ageless</h2>
Gifting jewelry this Valentine&#39;s Day has become more popular than ever before. About 22% of the population plans to spend on jewelry. Total spending on jewelry could touch a high of $6.5 billion, per NRF. Forget gifting precious metal in physical form, gift gold bullion ETF&nbsp;SPDR Gold Shares&nbsp;GLD. It is up about 9% this year. Gold is considered to be a safe haven and may gain strength if stock volatility persists.
<h2>Gifting an Experience: An Emerging Trend</h2>
About 35% of people are planning an evening out and are likely to spend about $5.4 billion. In this regard, restaurant ETF&nbsp;AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF&nbsp;EATZ and experience ETFs like&nbsp;Amplify Travel Tech ETF AWAY&nbsp;should benefit. As far as stocks are concerned, Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) players&nbsp;Intercontinental Hotels Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ihg#NYSE">IHG</a>)and Darden Restaurants DRI are good bets.
<h2>Shopping Online: The Latest Fad</h2>
About 38% of consumers are planning to buy their Valentine&#39;s gifts online this year.&nbsp;ProShares Online Retail ETF&nbsp;(ONLN) is a beneficiary of the trend. With all the celebrations around, who can forget&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;AMZN, a hot destination for online shopping?
<h2>Dollar Store: A Winner Too?</h2>
Visiting department stores (34%) and discount stores (29%) would also remain in trend. Consumers will look for sales and promotions while celebrating Valentine&#39;s Day this year. Several discount retailers like Zacks Rank #2&nbsp;Costco&nbsp;COST may win from the trend and make&nbsp;VanEck Vectors Retail ETF&nbsp;RTH a gainer.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Costco Wholesale. Our analysis of options history for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) revealed 19 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 42% of traders were bullish, while 31% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $381,261, and 14 were calls, valued at $1,360,863.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $780.0 to $1160.0 for Costco Wholesale over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Costco Wholesale's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Costco Wholesale's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $780.0 to $1160.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Costco Wholesale 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739547028_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$39.05</td>
<td>$33.45</td>
<td>$39.1</td>
<td>$1035.00</td>
<td>$371.4K</td>
<td>110</td>
<td align="right">96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$86.55</td>
<td>$85.25</td>
<td>$85.25</td>
<td>$1040.00</td>
<td>$341.0K</td>
<td>314</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$105.8</td>
<td>$104.9</td>
<td>$105.8</td>
<td>$1160.00</td>
<td>$211.6K</td>
<td>161</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$31.3</td>
<td>$30.4</td>
<td>$31.2</td>
<td>$1160.00</td>
<td>$156.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$38.9</td>
<td>$37.95</td>
<td>$38.44</td>
<td>$1140.00</td>
<td>$111.4K</td>
<td>435</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Costco Wholesale</h3>
Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model, predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given Costco's frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and allowing the retailer to generate strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and boasts over 60% market share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates another 280 warehouses, primarily in markets such as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Costco Wholesale, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Costco Wholesale</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 283,975, the COST's price is down by -0.18%, now at $1074.96. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Costco Wholesale</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1069.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale, maintaining a target price of $1100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1100. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1070. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from DA Davidson keeps a Neutral rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1000. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Buy rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1075. 
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A wave of full-shopping boycotts has taken hold in parts of Europe, with consumers in the Balkans leading the charge against skyrocketing grocery prices. Now, a movement in the U.S. is adopting a similar strategy—but for an entirely different reason.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">European Consumers Push Back Against Rising Costs</h2>
Shoppers across the Balkans recently organized supermarket boycotts to protest soaring food prices and a worsening cost of living crisis. Under the leadership of the consumer rights organization Hello, Inspector, the campaign began in Croatia and swiftly expanded to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia.
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The boycott had an immediate impact. In Croatia alone, supermarket transactions dropped by 44%, and total sales plunged by 53%, according to tax authorities. In response, the Croatian government increased the number of price-capped essentials from 30 to 70. In an attempt to regain customers, grocery chains such as Kaufland and Konzum announced price reductions and frozen prices on a few products.
Even Montenegro's prime minister expressed support for the movement, stating that &#8220;as a citizen, I support such action.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Different Kind of Boycott Emerges in the U.S.</h2>
While Europeans are protesting high prices, Latinos in the U.S. are using a similar tactic to push back against the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43216758/well-go-as-far-as-im-allowed-trumps-plan-with-immigrants-starts-with-1-million-deportations">Trump administration&#8217;s immigration policies</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43214683/target-ends-dei-program-following-trumps-call-to-eliminate-illegal-preferences-expert-calls-it-brand-suicide-for-retail-giant-with-diverse-customer-base">rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs</a>. Calling for a stop to non-essential spending, the Latino Freeze Movement has urged Latinos to &#8220;hold the line&#8221; and refrain from patronizing American companies that they perceive to be failing immigrant communities.
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Videos circulating on social media show Latinos rejecting American products, with one clip depicting a family pouring Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) down the drain in protest. The movement encourages consumers to swap U.S. products for Latin American alternatives while boycotting companies like Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>).
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Economic and Political Impact</h2>
Latinos contribute $3.7 trillion to the U.S. economy, making their collective GDP the fifth largest in the world. The movement argues that a spending freeze could send a strong message to corporations and policymakers alike.
&#8220;Latinos and Latinas, stop spending money. Hold the line. We can all collectively make a big impact by simply holding and not spending our money,&#8221; the Latino Freeze Movement <a href="https://www.latinofreeze.com/">urges on its website</a>.
The boycott extends beyond consumer goods. Participants are encouraged to avoid big purchases, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43543459/i-love-canada-more-than-i-love-spotify-canadians-are-canceling-netflix-amazon-disney-and-spotify-en-masse-despite-the-tariff-pause">cancel subscriptions</a>, and focus spending on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36819134/mark-cuban-says-he-will-short-companies-who-think-diversity-is-negative-im-telling-you-what-i-think">businesses that support DEI</a> and immigrant rights. Companies like Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), Trader Joe&#8217;s, Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) are highlighted as supportive, while major brands like Coca-Cola face scrutiny over unverified claims of cooperation with immigration enforcement agencies.
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Full-Shopping Boycotts Sweep Europe Over High Prices—Now, One US Community Is Following Suit But For A Different Cause

Egg prices have soared in recent months and stores are taking action to limit purchases in the wake of rising bird flu cases that could see costs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/01/43372753/eggs-prices-soar-as-bird-flu-spreads-why-experts-expect-another-45-increase-in-2025">continue to rise.</a>
What Happened: The cost of eggs was up 15.2% in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43663963/record-high-egg-prices-drive-inflation-higher-in-january"> month of January,</a> the largest increase since June 2015, which made the food item one of the biggest factors of rising inflation in the latest CPI report.
A dozen eggs costs $4.95 nationwide on average and the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts the cost could rise another 45% in 2025 as bird flu cases rise.
Retailers including Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), Trader Joe's and Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) are limiting the number of eggs that consumers can buy in the wake of the surging prices and limited supplies, as <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/grocery-stores-limit-egg-purchases-thefts-increase-bird-flu/story?id=118732180">reported </a>by ABC News.
Bodegas in New York are taking matters into their own hands to offer a solution to consumers who need to buy a few eggs at a time and can't afford the $10+ cost per dozen eggs in the state.
Pamela's Green Deli in the Bronx is selling "loosie"-style eggs, similar to selling single cigarettes, to consumers, as <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/12/us-news/nyc-bodegas-selling-loosie-eggs-as-prices-of-cartons-skyrocket/">reported </a>by the New York Post.
"These people don't have enough money to buy a dozen eggs, so I have to sell them separately," Pamel's Green Deli owner Fernando Rodriguez told the Post. "When I saw how high the price of eggs has become, we decided to break it down into small bags."
Rodriguez said the store previously sold a dozen eggs for $2.49 before the recent spikes related to bird flu. A plastic bag of three eggs now sells for $2.99 at the store.
The store, which serves a large number of low-income consumers, is seeing demand for the loosies over buying a dozen eggs at a time. Rodriguez said around one-third of the store's customers are buying the three packs rather than the dozen eggs.
Rodriguez, who is from the Dominican Republic, said that his home country used to sell single eggs. "I know how difficult it is for families to afford eggs and milk."
Other bodegas are catching on to the practice and using the same method. According to the report, selling cigarettes individually is illegal and selling eggs out of the dozen could also be a potential illegal practice.
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Why It's Important: The USDA reports that 150 million poultry birds have been killed since 2022 as bird flu continues to spread across the country. The spike in bird flu is leading to less egg-producing birds and causing shortages.
The number of poultry birds killed has risen in recent months with seven million in November, 18 million in December and 23 million in January.
On Wednesday, the state of Ohio reported its first human case of bird flu with a farm worker in Mercer County being infected. There have been 68 human cases of bird flu in 11 states since 2024, as <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/02/13/bird-flu-ohio-first-human-case/78510403007/">reported </a>by USA Today.  
People who work with poultry, dairy cows and waterfowl are most at risk of becoming infected with bird flu, like the Ohio worker.
Cal-Maine Foods Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>), the nation's largest egg producer is likely to come under pressure as egg prices rise. The company's recent second-quarter financial results saw revenue of $954.7 million significantly beat a Street consensus estimate of $751.5 million.
The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share and revenue in four straight quarters according to data <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent021325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro</a>. The better-than-expected results come as the cost of eggs have soared for consumers.
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CALM

Egg Prices Hit Record Highs, New York Bodegas Get Creative And Sell Three Packs For $2.99

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with COST, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 30 uncommon options trades for Costco Wholesale.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $457,547, and 23 are calls, for a total amount of $5,404,670.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $755.0 to $1220.0 for Costco Wholesale over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Costco Wholesale options trades today is 230.83 with a total volume of 1,718.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Costco Wholesale's big money trades within a strike price range of $755.0 to $1220.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Costco Wholesale Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739202342_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$128.9</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$2.0M</td>
<td align="right">813</td>
<td align="right">361</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$127.0</td>
<td>$125.5</td>
<td>$127.0</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td align="right">813</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$32.6</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$1045.00</td>
<td>$656.7K</td>
<td align="right">225</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$128.0</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$128.0</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$499.2K</td>
<td align="right">813</td>
<td align="right">361</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$128.45</td>
<td>$130.0</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$260.0K</td>
<td align="right">813</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Costco Wholesale</h3>
Costco operates a membership-based, no-frills retail model, predicated on offering a select product assortment in bulk quantities at bargain prices. The firm avoids maintaining costly product displays by keeping inventory on pallets and limits distribution expenses by storing its inventory at point of sale in the warehouse. Given Costco's frugal cost structure, the firm is able to price its merchandise below competing retailers, driving high sales volume per warehouse and allowing the retailer to generate strong profits on thin margins. Costco operates over 600 warehouses in the United States and boasts over 60% market share in the domestic warehouse club industry. Internationally, Costco operates another 280 warehouses, primarily in markets such as Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the UK.
In light of the recent options history for Costco Wholesale, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Costco Wholesale Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 340,621, the COST's price is up by 0.38%, now at $1047.8. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 24 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Costco Wholesale</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1069.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for Costco Wholesale, targeting a price of $1070. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1075. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale, which currently sits at a price target of $1100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Outperform rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from DA Davidson keeps a Neutral rating on Costco Wholesale with a target price of $1000. 
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Behind the Scenes of Costco Wholesale's Latest Options Trends

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 15.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.52%. Currently, Costco Wholesale has a market capitalization of $465.03 billion. 
Buying $100 In COST: If an investor had bought $100 of COST stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $333.86 today based on a price of $1047.61 for COST at the time of writing.
<h3>Costco Wholesale's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738958409_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Costco Wholesale 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $900 to $1000.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Costco Wholesale, Raises Price Target to $1000

Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan maintains Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $1000 to $1075.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Costco Wholesale, Raises Price Target to $1075

Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintains Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $1040 to $1070.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Costco Wholesale, Raises Price Target to $1070

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) stock is hovering around its 52-week high, up nearly 14% this year, partly due to its recent $34 million acquisition of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43515894/walmart-stock-hits-new-all-time-highs-company-goes-shopping-for-malls">Monroeville Mall</a> in Pittsburgh. Despite increased investment positions by many funds in Q4, over-optimistic momentum indicators hint at a likely pullback.
What Happened: The stock surged to a 52-week high of $102.58 apiece in trade on Wednesday before the acquisition announcement on Thursday.
As of Thursday&#8217;s close at $102.46 per share, the company&#8217;s simple daily moving averages hinted at a bullish uptrend, owing to strength in the stock, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. The share price was much above its 200-day simple moving average of $77.99, and 50-day average of $93.811. It is also higher than its eight-day average of $99.60 and the 20-day average of $95.54.
The momentum indicators were also very strong. While the positive MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator of 2.60 suggested the potential for upward momentum in the near term, the relative strength index of 79.66 showed that the stock was overbought with a pullback or correction is becoming increasingly likely.
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Who Bought And Sold Walmart In Q4: While the 13F <a href="https://13f.info/cusip/931142103/2024/4/compare/2024/3">filings</a> just disclosed the changes for 2,036 holders as of Thursday, more disclosures for the quarter were still expected.
Among those disclosed, Jennison Associates LLC added 6.86 million WMT shares to its portfolio, increasing its stake by 37% with its investment valued at $2.289 billion as of the fourth quarter end. Similarly, Bank of New York Mellon Corporation added 3.927 million shares or 14%, valuing its investment at $2.893 billion by the end of Dec. 31.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company</td>
<td>Holdings (as of Sept. 30)</td>
<td>Holdings (as of Dec. 31)</td>
<td>Change (in %)</td>
<td>Value As Of Dec. 31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bank of New York Mellon Corporation</td>
<td>28.093 million</td>
<td>32.020 million</td>
<td>14%</td>
<td>$2.893 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jennison Associate</td>
<td>18.479 million</td>
<td>25.339 million</td>
<td>37%</td>
<td>$2.289 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Proficio Capital Partners LLC</td>
<td>84,658</td>
<td>1.600 million</td>
<td>1790%</td>
<td>$8.169 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allspring Global Investments Holdings</td>
<td>1.621 million</td>
<td>1.330 million</td>
<td>-18%</td>
<td>$119.718 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nordea Investment Management</td>
<td>3.097 million</td>
<td>2.517 million</td>
<td>-19%</td>
<td>$227.676 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abrdn Plc</td>
<td>1.607 million</td>
<td>1.484 million</td>
<td>-8%</td>
<td>$133.895 million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Valuation Picture: Walmart stock was 1.77 times more expensive with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 37.175 as compared to the industry average of 20.93, according to Benzinga Pro.
However, its rival Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) was the most expensive among all its peers with a forward P/E of 57.804, representing a 2.76 times higher valuation as compared to its competitors.
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</tr>
<tr>
<td>Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</td>
<td>37.175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>)</td>
<td>57.804</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>)</td>
<td>14.225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)</td>
<td>12.034</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)</td>
<td>11.947</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Price Action: WMT was up 0.33% in the premarket on Thursday. The stock has risen 13.4% on a year-to-date basis, whereas the exchange-traded fund tracking S&amp;P 500, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) advanced 3.35% in the same period. Over the last year, WMT rose by 81.02% and SPY was up 22.32%.
The average price target among 31 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UBER/analyst-ratings">analysts tracked by Benzinga</a> is $96.58 with a ‘buy' rating. The estimates range from $70 to $115 apiece. Recent ratings from Oppenheimer, Wells Fargo, and UBS suggest a $110.33 target, implying a potential upside of 7.19%.
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Market Summary

Technicals

Walmart Stock Rallies Nearly 14% In 2025 So Far As BNY Mellon, Jennison Add WMT In Q4: Technical Analysis Hints At A Looming Pullback

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintains Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $1100 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Costco Wholesale, Maintains $1100 Price Target

Press Releases

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フランスの左派が極右思想に打ち勝ったことを称賛するコメントを発表した。引退年齢の引き下げや最低賃金の引き上げといった政策の普及に焦点を当てた。
出来事日曜日、バーニー・サンダース（I-Vt.）は一連のツイートで、フランスの左派が極右思想に打ち勝ったことを称賛した。彼は、引退年齢引き下げや最低賃金引き上げなど、働く家族を支援する政策が成功の鍵であると説明した。
彼はこう書いている。「こちらが簡単な事実だ。政治家が働く家族と共に立つなら、働く家族も政治家と共に立つだろう。結果として、引退年齢の引き下げと最低賃金の引き上げは非常に人気があると分かった。フランスの左派が極右思想に立ち向かって勝利を収めたことを、心からお祝い申し上げます。」
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Congratulations to the French Left for taking on right-wing extremism and winning.
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日曜日、フランスの左派連合が最も多くの議席を獲得したものの、過半数には達しておらず、議会は混乱し、潜在的な政治的麻痺の可能性がある。この結果は、大統領エマニュエル・マクロンの選挙投げの結果であり、彼が選挙を呼びかけたものの逆効果となり、明確な多数派政権が確立されない結果となった。この結果は、パリ五輪が迫っていることを踏まえれば、フランスの経済を不安定化させ、対外的な外交にも影響を及ぼす可能性がある。多くの左派の支持者は、そのような打撃にもかかわらず、自分たちの連合が成功を収めたことを称賛していると、関連会社AP通信<a href="https://apnews.com/article/france-elections-far-right-macron-08f10a7416a2494c85dcd562f33401d1">が報じたところによる</a>。
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今回の出来事の重要性サンダース氏の発言は、働く家族に利益をもたらす政策への増大する支持を強調している。最近の調査の結果と一致しており、この調査は、アメリカ人の過半数が、まともな生活のためには時給26ドルの最低賃金が必要だと認識していることを明らかにしている。サンダース氏は、報酬低下なしに週32時間労働を提案しており、そのような政策の熱心な提唱者となっている。
サンダース氏のツイートは、労働者の権利と経済的正義への長年の取り組みを反映している。彼の立場は、現在の連邦最低賃金である7.25ドルの時給が、今日の経済において不十分であるという、アメリカの有権者の間で増大する合意に一致している。最近の<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/05/32590034/7-25hour-no-longer-enough-survey-shows-what-americans-want-as-minimum-wage-amid-tough-times">データフォープログレスの調査</a>によると、有権者は、アメリカ人が基本的な生活必需品を快適に手に入れるためには、時給26ドルを稼ぐことが必要だと考えている。
サンダース氏は、報酬削減なしに32時間労働を提案しており、これが革新的な概念ではないと主張している。彼は、技術が効率を高めた未来において、この「無料」の時間の負担は労働者が負うべきではないと考えている。彼の提案は、労働者が低賃金で長時間労働を強いられ、家族のイベントに参加できず、基本的な必需品を手に入れるのが依然として難しい状況を改善することを目指しており、本Benzinga記事<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/03/37826905/bernie-sanders-pushes-for-a-32-hour-workweek-with-no-loss-in-pay-but-who-will-pay-you-for-those-">によって</a>も報告された。
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<li>ウォール街は、 Genesco Inc（NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>）が4456百万ドルの収益に対して1株あたり2.70ドルの四半期損失を報告すると見込んでいます。これは<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>のデータによります（<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>）。株式の後場で下落し、株価は1.1％安の26.99ドルとなりました。</li>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc（NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>）は、第1四半期の楽観的な決算と売上高の発表を行いました。 Dellの第1四半期の純収益は、21.67億ドルのコンセンサス予想を上回る222.4億ドルとなり、前年同期比6％の増加です（Benzinga Proによる）。同社は株1株あたり1.27ドルを調整後の純利益とし、これはアナリストの予想を1.26ドルを上回るものです。その結果、Dell株は後場取引で17.8％減の139.76ドルとなりました。</li>
<li>アナリストは、 BRP社（NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOOO#NASDAQ">DOOO</a>）が14億6000万ドルの収益に対して株1株あたり66セントの四半期純利益を発表すると予想しています。同社は今日の株式市場が開く前に決算を発表する予定です。BRP株は、アフターマーケット取引で0.2％上昇し、66.50ドルとなりました。</li>
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