Costco Is One of the Largest Consumer Goods Companies by Market Cap. But Is It a Buy?
Considering Costco Wholesale (COST), boasting a market capitalization of $430 billion and projected net sales of $62 billion for Q3 of 2025, it ranks among the top consumer goods companies globally. Over the past 30 years, it has proven to be an exceptional investment, delivering a total return of approximately 16,390% (as of July 15). However, is this retail stock a worthwhile purchase at present?