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Costco Wholesale Corporation

COST Consumer Staples
$1,001.74 $-6.69 (-0.66%)
Market Cap: $444.42 B
Gurus Holding
16
Popularity Rank
#91
% of Shares Held
0.99%
Net Activity (Q4 2025)
+$415.12 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 Q4 2025, a total of 16 Super Investors (Gurus) hold positions in the company, with a combined stake valued at approximately $4.39 B.

Top institutional holders include Ken Fisher and Renaissance Technologies.

Institutional sentiment is currently Strongly Bullish. This is evidenced by a $415.12 M net inflow during the quarter.

Recent activity highlights Renaissance Technologies who dramatically increased their stake. Conversely, Manning & Napier Group reduced exposure by 93.4%.

Key Holders

Top 5 by Value

$2.74 B
$284.17 M
$33.76 M
$28.86 M

Top 5 by Conviction

Recent Activity Breakdown (Q4 2025)

+$647.95 M
Total Buy Value
New Buys 2
Additions 3
-$232.82 M
Total Sell Value
Reductions 8
Sold Out 0

Guru Consensus (Q4 2025)

Based on recent activity
Net Sellers
8
Net Buyers
5

FAQs for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

Major holders include Ken Fisher ($2.74 B), Renaissance Technologies ($597.6 M), Cliff Asness ($284.17 M). According to the latest reported data, 16 tracked investment managers collectively hold approximately 4.38 M shares.

According to the latest 13F reporting period, sentiment appears Bullish (Net Buying). There was a net inflow of $415.12 M, with 5 managers increasing positions and 8 managers reducing holdings.

During the most recent reporting period, 8 managers trimmed their positions, while 0 fully exited COST. The total reported sell value was $232.82 M.

Yes, 2 managers opened new positions in COST, and 3 increased their existing holdings. The total reported buy value was $647.95 M.

Portfolio Manager % Portfolio Activity Shares Value Report Date
0.93% Add 1.0% 3,176,286 $2.74 B Q4 2025
0.93% Add 5221.0% 693,002 $597.6 M Q4 2025
0.15% Reduce -12.7% 329,534 $284.17 M Q4 2025
0.27% 39,150 $33.76 M Q4 2025
0.03% New Buy 33,467 $28.86 M Q4 2025
0.14% Reduce -87.0% 31,135 $26.85 M Q4 2025
0.10% Reduce -26.9% 30,342 $26.17 M Q4 2025
0.06% Add 24.9% 20,047 $17.29 M Q4 2025
0.91% Reduce -5.1% 7,500 $6.47 M Q4 2025
0.05% Reduce -22.8% 6,520 $5.62 M Q4 2025
0.04% 4,624 $3.99 M Q4 2025
0.02% Reduce -8.9% 2,933 $2.53 M Q4 2025
0.03% New Buy 2,894 $2.5 M Q4 2025
0.00% Reduce -26.2% 1,508 $1.3 M Q4 2025
0.01% 240 $206,962 Q4 2025
0.00% Reduce -93.4% 4 $3,463 Q4 2025
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