Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is one of the stocks that Jim Cramer shared his take on. A club member asked if Cramer has any reservations about the management change at the company, given that the stock has been a “laggard all year”. Here’s what he had to say in response: “Look, I have concerns about everything… I was watching Costco today versus Walmart. It was really killing me. I know that Richard Galanti has departed as CFO. New CFO, I think does a good job. I know that the monthly signup ...

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in COST usually suggests something big is about to happen.We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 47 extraordinary options activities for ...

Key Takeaways Retailers like ROST, DG, COST and BURL benefit from cautious spending and steady discount store traffic.Lean operations, private labels, and AI adoption are boosting margins and responsiveness in discount retail.Easing monetary policy and improved sentiment may further lift demand for value-focused retail in 2026.The U.S. economy is currently in a transition phase, characterized by easing financial conditions and steadily improving consumer sentiment. The recent rate cut by the Federal Reserve ...

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Key Takeaways Walmart gains share across categories with AI, automation and high-margin profit streams.Costco grows sales and EPS with global expansion and a strong membership-driven business model.Lowe's drives growth via Pro services, digital upgrades, and strategic acquisitions like FBM and ADG.Heading into 2026, expectations of more stable economic growth and improving financial conditions are shaping investor strategy. Within this environment, blue-chip retail stocks such as Walmart Inc. (WMT) , Costco ...

Key Takeaways COST Q1 comps rose 6.4% on solid traffic, strong renewal rates and e-commerce growth.Membership fee income grew 14% as paid members hit 81.4M and executive members rose 9.1%.Digitally enabled sales surged 20.5%, driven by app growth, same-day delivery and AI investments.Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) released its first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Dec. 11, after the closing bell, drawing fresh attention from investors tracking the retail sector’s performance. Given its stable growth and ...

Shoppers carry Macy's bags outside of Macy's flagship store on Black Friday in New York, US, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Adam Gray | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAndre Lewis said he's "anxious 364 days of the year." Yet the rideshare and delivery driver wants to make it a special holiday season for his 7-year-old daughter."I told myself I'd keep it modest," said the 31-year-old, who lives in New York City. But he said his daughter wants a pink keyboard that lights up, and he'll buy it for her — "even if it's a lit ...

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Costco stock has been stuck in the mud despite continued sales momentum.Costco Wholesale (COST 2.70%) continued its streak of strong results when it reported its fiscal Q1 earnings, but its stock, nonetheless, remains stuck in the mud. It's now trading down nearly 5% year to date and is about 11% lower over the past year, as of this writing.Below, I'll take a closer look at the retailer's results and prospects to see if the stock can break out in 2026.Strong momentumCostco's momentum continued in fiscal Q1, ...