Costco (COST) Earnings Expected to Grow — Should You Buy?

Costco Wholesale (COST) is expected to post stronger earnings when it reports results for the quarter ended November 2025, as revenue forecasts rise and optimism mounts among analysts. According to the Zacks Investment Research consensus, Costco is projected to report quarterly earnings of US$4.24 per share, marking an 11% year‑over‑year increase. Revenues are anticipated to reach around US$67.15 billion, up roughly 8% from the same quarter last year. But there are a few caveats. The “Most Accurate Estimate” — a more recent, refined version of the consensus — is actually slightly lower than the Zacks consensus, resulting in an estimated Earnings ESP (Earnings Surprise Prediction) of –0.69%. That suggests a lower probability of a meaningful upside surprise. On top of that, Costco currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4, which reduces the statistical likelihood of a stock rally even if results come in strong. That rating implies analysts are lukewarm about the share price’s potential to jump beyond expectations. In short: while the topline forecast for revenue and EPS indicates growth, the slender upside in analyst revisions and a mediocre rating suggest the stock may not deliver a big surprise — making it hard to call it a “must‑buy” solely based on these estimates. #Costco #EarningsPreview #StockMarket #RetailStocks #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM