Costco Set to Release Key Earnings Report Amidst Investor Anticipation
Costco Wholesale is set to release its quarterly earnings report on December 12, 2024, with expectations of an EPS of $3.80. Investors are keenly awaiting insights that could impact future guidance, following a strong 57.49% stock increase over the past year. Analysts rate Costco as ‘Outperform’ with a one-year price target of $973.65. As the earnings report approaches, market reactions may hinge more on guidance than earnings figures alone.
Costco and Insulet Stocks Hit New Highs Amid Strong Earnings
Costco and Insulet stocks have surged to new highs, with Costco reporting a 7.2% increase in October sales and Insulet exceeding earnings expectations. Costco’s shares rose 1.6%, boosted by Bernstein’s price target increase, while Insulet’s stock jumped 12% following strong quarterly earnings. Investors are keenly watching these companies’ growth trajectories as they continue to perform well in the stock market.
Costco Stock Declines Despite Exceeding Revenue and Earnings Expectations
Costco’s fiscal 2024 third-quarter results exceeded expectations with a 9.1% increase in revenue and a 29% rise in earnings per share. Despite the positive performance, the decision to keep membership fees unchanged raised questions about potential fee adjustments. Analysts remain optimistic about Costco’s stock, with a consensus target price of $805.82 and a majority recommendation to Buy, highlighting the company’s growth potential.
Retailers Prepare to Announce Earnings, Costco and Abercrombie & Fitch See Stock Surges
Costco, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ross Stores, and Dick’s Sporting Goods are gearing up to announce their earnings, with investors closely monitoring their guidance. Target reported strong Q4 earnings but offered weak Q1 guidance, causing its stock to soar. Analysts anticipate Costco to achieve earnings of $3.62 per share on revenue of $59.11 billion, while Abercrombie & Fitch exceeded expectations for the holiday quarter. Despite positive results, Abercrombie stock fell 3.6% on Wednesday, reaching around 135.