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Guru Analysis for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), a key player in the Consumer Staples sector, continues to attract institutional attention.
As of Q3 2026, a total of 14 Super Investors (Gurus) hold positions in the company, with a combined stake valued at approximately $5.36 B.
Top institutional holders include Ken Fisher and Cliff Asness.
Institutional sentiment is currently Strongly Bullish. This is evidenced by a $138.4 M net inflow during the quarter.
Recent activity highlights Manning & Napier Group who increased their stake by 168.8%. Conversely, Tom Gayner reduced exposure by 13.8%.
Key Holders
Top 5 by Value
Top 5 by Conviction
Recent Activity Breakdown (Q3 2026)
Guru Consensus (Q3 2026)
FAQs for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
Major holders include Ken Fisher ($3 B), Cliff Asness ($1.17 B), Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) ($81.03 M). According to the latest reported data, 14 tracked investment managers collectively hold approximately 4.84 M shares.
According to the latest 13F reporting period, sentiment appears Bullish (Net Buying). There was a net inflow of $138.4 M, with 6 managers increasing positions and 1 managers reducing holdings.
During the most recent reporting period, 1 managers trimmed their positions, while 0 fully exited COST. The total reported sell value was $4.92 M.
Yes, 1 managers opened new positions in COST, and 5 increased their existing holdings. The total reported buy value was $143.32 M.