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Costco Wholesale Corporation

COST Consumer Staples
$982.35 +$6.66 (0.68%)
Market Cap: $435.69 B
Gurus Holding
16
Popularity Rank
#83
% of Shares Held
1.03%
Net Activity (Q1 2026)
+$184.89 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 Q1 2026, a total of 16 Super Investors (Gurus) hold positions in the company, with a combined stake valued at approximately $4.48 B.

Top institutional holders include Ken Fisher and Cliff Asness.

Institutional sentiment is currently Strongly Bullish. This is evidenced by a $184.89 M net inflow during the quarter.

Recent activity highlights Manning & Napier Group who increased their stake by 750.0%. Conversely, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) reduced exposure by 97.2%.

Key Holders

Top 5 by Value

$3.21 B
$1.02 B
$155.02 M
$39.01 M
$27.52 M

Top 5 by Conviction

Recent Activity Breakdown (Q1 2026)

+$878.32 M
Total Buy Value
New Buys 2
Additions 6
-$693.43 M
Total Sell Value
Reductions 6
Sold Out 2

Guru Consensus (Q1 2026)

Based on recent activity
Net Sellers
8
Net Buyers
8

FAQs for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

Major holders include Ken Fisher ($3.21 B), Cliff Asness ($1.02 B), Steven Cohen ($155.02 M). According to the latest reported data, 16 tracked investment managers collectively hold approximately 4.56 M shares.

According to the latest 13F reporting period, sentiment appears Bullish (Net Buying). There was a net inflow of $184.89 M, with 8 managers increasing positions and 8 managers reducing holdings.

During the most recent reporting period, 6 managers trimmed their positions, while 2 fully exited COST. The total reported sell value was $693.43 M.

Yes, 2 managers opened new positions in COST, and 6 increased their existing holdings. The total reported buy value was $878.32 M.

Portfolio Manager % Portfolio Activity Shares Value Report Date
1.09% Add 1.4% 3,219,856 $3.21 B Q1 2026
0.47% Add 211.9% 1,027,658 $1.02 B Q1 2026
0.20% Add 364.9% 155,579 $155.02 M Q1 2026
0.33% 39,150 $39.01 M Q1 2026
0.12% Reduce -9.0% 27,618 $27.52 M Q1 2026
0.03% Reduce -97.2% 19,456 $19.39 M Q1 2026
0.13% Reduce -37.9% 19,337 $19.27 M Q1 2026
0.05% Reduce -13.4% 17,357 $17.3 M Q1 2026
0.03% New Buy 17,013 $16.95 M Q1 2026
0.07% Add 5.8% 6,901 $6.88 M Q1 2026
0.91% Reduce -15.0% 6,373 $6.35 M Q1 2026
0.05% 4,624 $4.61 M Q1 2026
0.03% Add 1.0% 2,963 $2.95 M Q1 2026
0.00% Reduce -86.2% 208 $207,257 Q1 2026
0.00% New Buy 208 $207,257 Q1 2026
0.00% Add 750.0% 34 $33,884 Q1 2026
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