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Costco Wholesale Corporation

COST Consumer Staples
$1,106.21 +$14 (1.28%)
Market Cap: $490.19 B
Gurus Holding
14
Popularity Rank
#134
% of Shares Held
1.09%
Net Activity (Q3 2026)
+$138.4 M

Guru Ownership Trend

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)

+$143.32 M
Total Buy Value
New Buys 1
Additions 5
-$4.92 M
Total Sell Value
Reductions 1
Sold Out 0

Guru Consensus (Q3 2026)

Based on recent activity
Net Sellers
1
Net Buyers
6

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.

Portfolio Manager % Portfolio Activity Shares Value Report Date
0.86% Add 1.2% 3,291,669 $3 B Q3 2026
0.41% Add 22.0% 1,253,747 $1.17 B Q2 2026
0.11% New Buy 89,013 $81.03 M Q3 2026
0.57% Add 54.3% 84,382 $76.82 M Q3 2026
0.24% Reduce -13.8% 33,748 $30.72 M Q3 2026
0.10% Reduce -4.0% 26,503 $24.79 M Q2 2026
0.05% Add 39.1% 24,136 $22.58 M Q2 2026
0.03% Add 15.7% 19,680 $18.41 M Q2 2026
0.79% Reduce -1.5% 6,280 $5.87 M Q2 2026
0.05% Add 0.1% 5,162 $4.7 M Q3 2026
0.04% Add 0.6% 3,420 $3.11 M Q3 2026
0.03% 2,963 $2.77 M Q2 2026
0.00% 232 $211,199 Q3 2026
0.00% Add 168.8% 86 $85,663 Q3 2026
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