Jeremy Grantham's COST Position Overview
Jeremy Grantham (via Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC) currently holds 2,044 shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) worth $1.89 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Jeremy Grantham has maintained a long-term strategic position in COST, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2016, adding 315,023 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2015, reducing 696,600 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Jeremy Grantham's Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Trades by Jeremy Grantham
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +1.33 M | Add 0.00% | 1.33 M | $110.57 |
| Q3 2013 | +236,204 | Add 17.82% | 1.56 M | $115.12 |
| Q4 2013 | +175,399 | Add 11.23% | 1.74 M | $119.01 |
| Q1 2014 | +103,027 | Add 5.93% | 1.84 M | $111.68 |
| Q2 2014 | +40,300 | Add 2.19% | 1.88 M | $115.16 |
| Q3 2014 | +167,460 | Add 8.91% | 2.05 M | $125.32 |
| Q4 2014 | -16,318 | Reduce 0.80% | 2.03 M | $141.75 |
| Q1 2015 | -38,362 | Reduce 1.89% | 1.99 M | $151.50 |
| Q2 2015 | -696,600 | Reduce 34.95% | 1.3 M | $135.06 |
| Q3 2015 | -122,312 | Reduce 9.44% | 1.17 M | $144.57 |
| Q4 2015 | +46,827 | Add 3.99% | 1.22 M | $161.50 |
| Q1 2016 | -288,700 | Reduce 23.65% | 932,083 | $157.58 |
| Q2 2016 | -61,208 | Reduce 6.57% | 870,875 | $157.04 |
| Q3 2016 | +315,023 | Add 36.17% | 1.19 M | $152.51 |
| Q4 2016 | -284 | Reduce 0.02% | 1.19 M | $160.11 |
| Q1 2017 | -7,046 | Reduce 0.59% | 1.18 M | $167.69 |
| Q2 2017 | +33,452 | Add 2.84% | 1.21 M | $159.93 |
| Q3 2017 | +180,571 | Add 14.90% | 1.39 M | $164.29 |
| Q4 2017 | -10,731 | Reduce 0.77% | 1.38 M | $186.12 |
| Q1 2018 | +118,400 | Add 8.57% | 1.5 M | $188.43 |
| Q2 2018 | -76,728 | Reduce 5.11% | 1.42 M | $208.98 |
| Q3 2018 | -27,600 | Reduce 1.94% | 1.4 M | $234.88 |
| Q4 2018 | +62,291 | Add 4.46% | 1.46 M | $203.71 |
| Q1 2019 | -122,422 | Reduce 8.40% | 1.34 M | $242.14 |
| Q2 2019 | -629,104 | Reduce 47.10% | 706,697 | $264.26 |
| Q3 2019 | -111,424 | Reduce 15.77% | 595,273 | $288.11 |
| Q4 2019 | -256,352 | Reduce 43.06% | 338,921 | $293.92 |
| Q1 2020 | -182,426 | Reduce 53.83% | 156,495 | $285.13 |
| Q2 2020 | -144,691 | Reduce 92.46% | 11,804 | $303.20 |
| Q3 2020 | -700 | Reduce 5.93% | 11,104 | $355.01 |
| Q4 2020 | -9,696 | Reduce 87.32% | 1,408 | $377.13 |
| Q1 2021 | +7,300 | Add 518.47% | 8,708 | $352.43 |
| Q2 2021 | -8,708 | Sold Out | 8,708 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +7,912 | New Buy | 7,912 | $575.83 |
| Q2 2022 | +20,292 | Add 256.47% | 28,204 | $479.29 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,600 | Reduce 16.31% | 23,604 | $472.25 |
| Q4 2022 | -8,600 | Reduce 36.43% | 15,004 | $456.50 |
| Q1 2023 | -6,800 | Reduce 45.32% | 8,204 | $496.87 |
| Q2 2023 | -8,204 | Sold Out | 8,204 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2024 | +1,388 | New Buy | 1,388 | $886.52 |
| Q4 2024 | -27 | Reduce 1.95% | 1,361 | $916.01 |
| Q1 2025 | +740 | Add 54.37% | 2,101 | $945.78 |
| Q2 2025 | +100 | Add 4.76% | 2,201 | $989.94 |
| Q3 2025 | -157 | Reduce 7.13% | 2,044 | $925.63 |
Jeremy Grantham's Costco Wholesale Corporation Investment FAQs
Jeremy Grantham first purchased Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,325,158 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Jeremy Grantham has held Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Jeremy Grantham's largest addition to Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,325,158 shares worth $146.52 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Jeremy Grantham's firm, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC, owns 2,044 shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), valued at approximately $1.89 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) represents approximately 0.01% of Jeremy Grantham's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Jeremy Grantham's peak holding in Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) was 2,047,548 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.