What's Going On With Costco Stock Thursday?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) shares rose after reporting a 9.4% year-over-year increase in March sales to $23.48 billion and a quarterly dividend increase from $1.02 to $1.16 per share. Total comparable sales increased by 7.7%, with e-commerce sales surging 28.3%. The company's net sales for the first 31 weeks of the year reached $146.64 billion, up 6.4% from the previous year. Telsey Advisory Group maintained an Outperform rating on Costco with a price target of $800.
April 11, 2024 | 1:22 pm
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Costco reported a significant increase in March sales and raised its quarterly dividend, indicating strong financial health and confidence in future performance.
The increase in sales and the raised dividend are strong 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 positive impact on Costco's stock price. The maintenance of an Outperform rating by Telsey Advisory Group further supports the positive outlook.
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