Current Price and Recent Performance
Costco stock closed at $922.03 on December 3, 2025, with the current trading price hovering around $922.26 as of December 4, 2025. The stock has shown relative stability in early December, trading within a narrow range between $905 and $923 for the month.
Over the past year, COST has recovered from lower levels, demonstrating resilience through market cycles. The five-year performance is particularly noteworthy, with the stock appreciating 157.8% since December 2020, reflecting the company's ability to navigate economic challenges and capitalize on consumer demand for value-oriented retail.
Technical Analysis and Market Sentiment
Current technical indicators present a mixed picture for COST investors. Short-term moving averages (SMA 3, 5, 10, and 21) are generating buy signals, suggesting potential upside momentum. However, longer-term moving averages (SMA 100 and 200) are showing sell signals, indicating some caution for longer-term positioning.
Market sentiment remains neutral with the Fear & Greed Index at 39, reflecting underlying fear in the broader market. Volatility is relatively low at 1.58%, suggesting that while sentiment is cautious, price swings are not extreme. The stock recorded 13 green days out of the last 30 trading days (43%), indicating mixed directional momentum.
Price Forecasts and Outlook
Short-term price predictions suggest modest upside potential. Analysts forecast COST could reach $978.44 by January 3, 2026, representing approximately 6.09% appreciation from current levels. Within the next five trading days, the stock is expected to reach a high of $931.12 on December 6, 2025.
For the full year 2025, COST is anticipated to trade within a range of $918.85 to $981.90. Longer-term forecasts through 2029 suggest continued appreciation, with predictions indicating prices could reach $1,512 by late 2028 and potentially $2,402 by December 2029, though such long-term forecasts carry significant uncertainty.