Costco shows strong membership growth but faces valuation challenges, limited upside, and competition. Click here to read an ...

Costco's upcoming Q3 2025 earnings will reveal how the membership fee hike affects renewal rates amid consumer cost concerns. Click to read why COST is a Hold.

Costco Wholesale Corporation COST reported a 10.4% year-over-year increase in membership fee income in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, totaling $1,240 million. A key factor behind this growth ...

COST's robust growth and loyal membership base keep it strong, but its lofty valuation may call for patience from investors.

The recent fee increase also drove Costco’s membership costs to a point where a Sam’s Club membership is now considerably cheaper. Related: Costco makes major investment to fix member problem ...

Even after raising membership fees in September 2024—for example, the “Gold Star” membership increased from $60 to $65—renewal rates have stayed impressively above 90%.

With tariffs threatening to raise prices, is a Costco membership still a smart buy in 2025? Here’s what shoppers need to know before renewing or starting.

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Upgrading to an Executive Membership at Costco allows you to earn rewards. But is it really worth the annual fee? We did the math so you know which membership to buy.