Costco (COST) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+21.20%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$858.55

Current price$1,040.55

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,212.00

YTD rank#177 of 500

SectorConsumer Staples

Official websitecostco.com

Price chart

COST vs its sector

Consumer Staples sector average+15.52%

COST YTD+21.20%

Difference+5.68 pts

Stocks in sector33

Outperforming its sector. COST is 5.68 points ahead of the Consumer Staples sector average, which covers 33 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Costco (COST) is up +21.20% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #177 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $858.55 and trades at $1,040.55 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,212.00 today. That puts it 5.68 points ahead of the Consumer Staples sector average of +15.52%.

Recent performance

Costco (COST) has gained 13.19% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 15.54%, and gained 9.94% over the past three months (ahead of the index by 12.46%). It is trading 4.62% below its 52-week high of $1,090.97, set on 2026-05-19.

Latest COST news

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COST YTD return FAQ

What is Costco (COST)'s YTD return in 2026?

Costco (COST) is up +21.20% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Costco (COST)'s price at the start of 2026?

Costco (COST) closed at $858.55 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $1,040.55 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Costco (COST) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Costco (COST) ranks #177 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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