Joel Greenblatt's COST Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 16,049 shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) worth $14.86 M, representing 0.06% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 44 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in COST, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2019, adding 13,963 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2016, reducing 17,545 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2014 | +28,604 | New Buy | 28,604 | $141.76 |
| Q1 2015 | -28,604 | Sold Out | 28,604 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +11,059 | New Buy | 11,059 | $160.14 |
| Q1 2017 | -11,059 | Sold Out | 11,059 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +5,015 | New Buy | 5,015 | $159.92 |
| Q3 2017 | -2,043 | Reduce 40.74% | 2,972 | $164.20 |
| Q4 2017 | -2,972 | Sold Out | 2,972 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +10,107 | New Buy | 10,107 | $208.96 |
| Q3 2018 | -1,383 | Reduce 13.68% | 8,724 | $234.87 |
| Q4 2018 | -3,050 | Reduce 34.96% | 5,674 | $203.74 |
| Q1 2019 | -3,865 | Reduce 68.12% | 1,809 | $242.12 |
| Q2 2019 | +13,963 | Add 771.86% | 15,772 | $264.27 |
| Q3 2019 | -1,067 | Reduce 6.77% | 14,705 | $288.13 |
| Q4 2019 | +8,344 | Add 56.74% | 23,049 | $293.94 |
| Q1 2020 | -16,707 | Reduce 72.48% | 6,342 | $285.08 |
| Q2 2020 | +10,648 | Add 167.90% | 16,990 | $303.24 |
| Q3 2020 | -3,483 | Reduce 20.50% | 13,507 | $355.00 |
| Q4 2020 | -3,989 | Reduce 29.53% | 9,518 | $376.76 |
| Q1 2021 | -2,957 | Reduce 31.07% | 6,561 | $352.54 |
| Q2 2021 | -4,895 | Reduce 74.61% | 1,666 | $395.56 |
| Q3 2021 | +3,255 | Add 195.38% | 4,921 | $449.30 |
| Q4 2021 | +690 | Add 14.02% | 5,611 | $567.64 |
| Q1 2022 | +5,205 | Add 92.76% | 10,816 | $575.81 |
| Q2 2022 | +2,880 | Add 26.63% | 13,696 | $479.26 |
| Q3 2022 | -1,406 | Reduce 10.27% | 12,290 | $472.25 |
| Q4 2022 | +2,708 | Add 22.03% | 14,998 | $456.50 |
| Q1 2023 | -2,057 | Reduce 13.72% | 12,941 | $496.87 |
| Q2 2023 | -5,225 | Reduce 40.38% | 7,716 | $538.38 |
| Q3 2023 | +5,491 | Add 71.16% | 13,207 | $564.96 |
| Q4 2023 | -1,565 | Reduce 11.85% | 11,642 | $660.08 |
| Q1 2024 | +511 | Add 4.39% | 12,153 | $732.63 |
| Q2 2024 | -832 | Reduce 6.85% | 11,321 | $849.99 |
| Q3 2024 | +437 | Add 3.86% | 11,758 | $886.52 |
| Q4 2024 | -1,135 | Reduce 9.65% | 10,623 | $916.27 |
| Q1 2025 | +820 | Add 7.72% | 11,443 | $945.78 |
| Q2 2025 | +4,916 | Add 42.96% | 16,359 | $989.94 |
| Q3 2025 | -310 | Reduce 1.89% | 16,049 | $925.63 |
Joel Greenblatt's Costco Wholesale Corporation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) in Q4 2014, acquiring 28,604 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) for 44 quarters since Q4 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) was in Q4 2014, adding 28,604 shares worth $4.06 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 16,049 shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), valued at approximately $14.86 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 0.06% of Joel Greenblatt'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.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) was 28,604 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.