Costco Stock Is Moving Wednesday After The Close: What's Going On?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) reported a 9.4% year-over-year increase in net sales for March, totaling $23.48 billion, and a 6.4% increase for the first 31 weeks of the year, reaching $146.64 billion. Comparable sales rose by 7.7%, with e-commerce sales surging 28.3%. The company also raised its quarterly dividend from $1.02 to $1.16 per share. Following the news, COST shares saw a slight increase in after-hours trading.
April 10, 2024 | 8:39 pm
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Costco announced a significant increase in March sales and raised its quarterly dividend, indicating strong financial health and confidence in future performance.
The reported increase in sales and the raised dividend are positive indicators of Costco's financial health and operational efficiency. The positive sales growth, especially in e-commerce, and the dividend increase are likely to be viewed favorably by investors, potentially leading to a short-term uptick in Costco's stock price. The after-hours trading activity already suggests a positive market reaction.
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