Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is included among the 15 Dividend Stocks with Low Payout Ratios and Strong Upside. Costco’s (COST) Global Growth Story Gains Momentum, Says Northcoast Niloo / Shutterstock.com On December 24, Northcoast upgraded Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) to Buy from Neutral and set a $1,100 price target. Analyst Chuck Cerankosky pointed to Costco’s strong competitive position in the US, along with clear room to expand overseas. He said the company’s internation ...