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Under the terms of the deal, Costco will offer Peloton's Bike+ in 300 of its U.S. stores for $1,999, and on Costco.com for $2,199 between Nov. 1 and Feb. 15. Costco is one way to get there, Dion Camp Sanders, Peloton's chief emerging business officer, told CNBC in an interview. The deal with Costco gets Peloton onto the shelves of a retailer with a strong fan following and wealthier customers. According to Numerator, 36% of Costco's customers have a household income of more than $125,000. As of this month, hotel members can earn points for completing workouts on the Peloton Bike and Row during their stay.

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☆ I compared Costco locations in the suburbs and the city. Here were the biggest differences.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

As a New York City resident, I've been hesitant about becoming a Costco member. I finally joined over the summer and decided to compare city and suburb locations. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementI now live in New York City and, after joining Costco, assumed I would order products online. Still, I needed to know: Is a New York City Costco the same as the suburban Costco I've visited in the past?

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☆ As Costco sells platinum, experts explain how the precious metal differs from gold
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Costco sells a broad selection of gold and silver products, and now it's adding platinum to the mix. The wholesaler has already sold through multiple rounds of platinum coins and bars in the past week. AdvertisementCostco shoppers have been snapping up a broad selection of gold and silver products over the past year. Costco now offers platinum products online, including both bars and coins. Related storiesGoldCore's business is primarily in gold and silver, but Russell told BI that platinum makes up a "very small percentage" of what the company sells.

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☆ I compared Costco locations in the city and the suburbs. Here were the biggest differences.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Elsewhere, TD Cowen raised its price target on Costco to $975. 7:04 a.m.: TD Cowen raises Costco price target TD Cowen is even more bullish on Costco after hosting the company's leadership for a post-earnings meeting. Analyst Brian Bedell reiterated his buy rating and lifted his price target by $3 to $27, implying about 13% upside. With that, analyst Stephen Scouten upgraded Amerant to overweight from neutral and raised his price target by 50 cents to $25.60. — Pia Singh 5:50 a.m.: TD Cowen upgrades Accenture Investors should buy shares of Accenture as the company's recovery gains steam, according to TD Cowen.

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☆ Costco's members are getting younger as millennial and Gen Z shoppers flock to wholesale clubs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Costco is the latest warehouse club to tout its growing popularity with millennial and Gen Z shoppers. Sam's Club has reported similar trends as younger shoppers look to stretch their budgets. AdvertisementOne of the hottest clubs for millennials and Gen Z continues to be the wholesale club. AdvertisementThe news echoes results from Sam's Club, the Walmart-owned club store, where Gen Z membership has grown by 68% in the past two years. Related stories"That generation believes it's cool to save money, and we agree with them," Sam's Club CEO Chris Nicholas told CNBC in June.

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☆ Costco says its new member ID scanners at entrances are good for business — and shoppers too
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Costco installed ID scanners at more than half of its US warehouses and says the system is working. The company also said members have largely shrugged off the latest increase to the annual fee. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. If you are a Costco worker who wants to share your perspective, please contact Dominick via email or text/call/Signal at 646.768.4750. Responses will be kept confidential, and Business Insider strongly recommends using a personal email and a non-work device when reaching out.

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☆ Costco says its $1.50 hot dogs and $4.99 chickens are helping members stomach the annual fee increase
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Costco says it hasn't seen a meaningful drop in sign-ups or renewals after the member fee increase was announced. "We've stayed true to our principles of really trying to help the member and deliver the value," he said. AdvertisementCostco says members have largely shrugged off the latest fee increase. Millerchip also noted that Costco delayed the fee increase by about two years compared with its typical average cycle, due to the impacts on consumers from the pandemic and inflation. For the full fiscal year, membership fees totaled $4.8 billion, representing half the total operating income for the period, and the company expects the benefit from the fee increase to begin showing up in the next six to 12 months.

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☆ We're upping our price target on Costco after another steady quarter fortifies our thesis
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

The report didn't blow us away, but it still offered plenty of reminders on why Costco investors should stick around. Total revenue in its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter totaled $79.7 billion, missing analysts' expectations of $79.97 billion, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. Costco has succeeded for decades, but the high inflation of recent years has made the company's value-focused ethos really shine. Put it all together, we're increasing our price target on the stock to $950 a share from $875. In the quarter, Costco's membership renewal rate in the U.S. and Canada came in at 92.9%, a tick lower than the 93% rate observed in the third fiscal quarter, while worldwide held constant at 90.5%.

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☆ Costco is raising its membership fee for the first time in 7 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Costco said Wednesday that it's raising its annual membership fee. AdvertisementCostco's annual membership fee is getting more expensive. The membership prices are the same amount regardless of currency — a Gold Star membership in Canada runs 60 Canadian dollars, for example. The increase is the first time that Costco has raised its membership fee since 2017. In May, Costco CFO Gary Millerchip said that a fee increase would happen at some point, adding that it was a question "of when we increase the fee, rather than if we increase the fee."

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☆ How Costco is expanding e-commerce on 3 fronts and what's next for the record-high stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Everybody, including Costco, is chasing Amazon, which accounts for 45% of all U.S. e-commerce sales, according to JPMorgan in a research note Monday. While unlikely to compete at the level of Amazon or Walmart online in the near future, Costco could carve out a lucrative e-commerce lane with its loyal, value-orientated customers. Engaged members want to spend more online at Costco "given the value/quality and cash back," the analysts added. Costco has an "incredible opportunity to better target customers and leverage its rich database of perfect data and is still in its early innings" of e-commerce, JPMorgan said. Adding to the e-commerce story, JPMorgan cited the Costco Logistics network, which has amped up "e-commerce fulfillment of bulky items."

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☆ Even high-income Americans are shopping at discount retailers as economic outlook sours
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The reason for that is mostly the American consumer, with spending accounting for about 70% of gross domestic product. On Thursday, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said that his customers are slowing down the rate of their purchases. Consumer payments, as measured through credit cards, checks and ATM withdrawals, have grown by 3.5% since last year, he said. I’m being careful, slowing things down,’” Moynihan said, referring to both consumers and businesses, at a financial conference in New York. This survey shows that consumers feel just the opposite — optimistic about their own financial standing but not about the macroeconomic environment.

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☆ Costco's new CFO says $1.50 hot dog and soda combo is here to stay
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Same old hot dog. Just two months into his tenure, Costco's new finance chief Gary Millerchip has provided an update on the price of the chain's iconic $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. Speaking to CNN's Nathaniel Meyersohn, Millerchip said the price will be staying at the same place it has been since 1995. "I also want to confirm the $1.50 hot dog price is safe," he reportedly said. "Some businesses that are doing well with margin ... those things help us be more aggressive in other areas, or, as you mentioned, hold the price on the hot dog and the soda a little longer — forever," he said.

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☆ Costco’s $1.50 hot dog price is ‘safe’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Costco’s new chief financial officer has a reassuring message for inflation-weary customers: don’t worry about the price of the $1.50 hot dog-soda combo. “To clear up some recent media speculation, I also want to confirm the $1.50 hot dog price is safe,” Costco CFO Gary Millerchip said on an earnings call with analysts Thursday. With Costco’s leadership change — and other longtime deals like Trader Joe’s 19-cent bananas and Planet Fitness’ $10 membership ending amid rising inflation — some had speculated about the future of Costco’s $1.50 hot dog. If Costco’s hot dog deal kept pace with inflation, it would be three times as expensive today — nearly $4.50. The $1.50 hot dog is a powerful marketing tool for Costco and is synonymous with Costco’s brand.

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☆ Here are the next drivers of Costco growth after a great quarter and a stock near records
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Costco has multiple levers of growth at its disposal, which should lead to a further boost in the stock even after its already impressive year-to-date gains. "If you're disappointed, go to another stock," Jim Cramer said during Friday's Investing Club's Morning Meeting . Jim said investors should not be concerned about the pullback because the stock often drops the day after earnings. COST 1Y mountain COST 1-year stock performance. In addition to exceeding estimates on the top and bottom lines in its fiscal 2024 third quarter, Costco turned in a better-than-expected 6.5% comparable sales increase.

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☆ Cramer says to buy Costco after the stock's post-earnings dip
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday told investors it's a good idea to buy Costco , whose earnings on Thursday beat Wall Street's expectations but the stock still slipped in extended trading. "And if Costco keeps falling, just keep buying more, because there's nothing else like this company — never will be." Cramer said he's confident about the big-box retailer's path to success and isn't worried about its recent change in management. Costco has a new CEO in Ron Vachris and a new finance chief, Gary Millerchip. Cramer added that he thinks Millerchip, who previously served as the chief financial officer of Kroger, is a solid executive.

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☆ Costco shares dip despite earnings beat. There's no cause for investor concern
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

On an annual basis, Costco's EPS grew 29%. After closing at a record $815.34 per share Thursday, Costco's stock declined about 1.5% in extended trading. Core merchandise was flat on a reported basis, but a two-basis-point improvement when excluding the impact of gasoline. Costco's reporting segment for so-called "other" items saw a 57-basis-point benefit on a reported basis and a 56-basis-point benefit ex-gas. Costco's inflation update remained encouraging.

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☆ Costco says it's not ready to raise its $60 membership fee — for now
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Costco isn't ready to raise its membership fee, but says it's still a matter of when, not if. Membership fees represent more than half the company's operating income. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementCostco is once again kicking the can on raising its membership fee. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Costo's quirky culture means the finance chief won't get his own parking spot
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Costco's new CFO won't inherit his predecessor's parking spot, as he hasn't served enough time there yet. Some employees have stayed at the company for over 30 years, and several execs started out working on the shop floor. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementCostco's CFO, Robert Galanti, retired in March after 40 years at the company, but the new CFO won't be so quick to fill in his parking spot. Reserved parking spaces at Costco are based on tenure rather than seniority, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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☆ Jim Cramer sees Ford and Costco nearing buy levels. Here's the story behind each
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Ford and Costco are approaching good levels to pick up additional shares, according to Jim Cramer. "Costco shares have given back some recent gains but business is strong," said Jeff Marks, the Club's director of portfolio analysis. Ford fundamentals Shares of Club name Ford rose 2.8% to $13.65 each Wednesday after vehicle sales in the first quarter grew 6.8%. "These numbers do not show the profitability of Ford," Jim said Wednesday, suggesting investors should value the company at higher levels. Ford shares need to catch up to crosstown rival General Motors , he argued.

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☆ 5 reasons to own Costco despite premium valuation and near record high stock price
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

BMO Capital Markets increased its Costco price target to $770 per share from $700 and kept its buy-equivalent outperform rating on the stock. After last week's release of solid January sales, Costco got a slew of price target raises. COST YTD mountain COST stock price year to date. Costco shares are high in price and also expensive on a valuation basis. Costco stock caught a series of analyst price target increases following last week's strong sales report for the retail month of January.

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☆ Expecting more sell-offs? These low-volatility fortresses can defend your portfolio and grow
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Tuesday's inflation data sent the broader market reeling, making stable stocks more attractive for investors worried about further losses. Because of this, CNBC Pro screened for low-volatility, fortress-like names that can perform well if the drawdown continues. She pointed to growth of a media business as something that could help Costco win market share and create a better margin profile. While more than three out of every five analysts polled by FactSet has a buy rating on the stock, the typical price target reflects shares pulling back by 1.5%. The average price target reflects the likelihood for more rallying ahead with an upside of nearly 15%.

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☆ Friday analyst calls: Street sticking with Pinterest, Citi upgrades Liberty Global, United Airlines could surge
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

United Airlines' shares got a premarket lift following an upgrade at Evercore, and Bank of America dropped its price target on Expedia. He raised the price target to $300 from $225, which implies shares could gain 14.6% from Thursday's close. He also lowered his price target to $181 from $156, which implies 13.5% upside potential from Thursday's close. ET United Airlines shares could surge 56%, according to Evercore Evercore upgraded shares of United Airlines to outperform from in-line. He reiterated his $48 price target on shares, which suggests around 18% upside from the stock's closing price on Thursday.

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☆ Here are Jim Cramer’s rapid-fire takes on 5 stocks in the news Tuesday
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Matthew J. Belvedere | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Broadcom – JPMorgan reinstated coverage on Broadcom , also a Club stock, following a period of restrictions. Jim said of Broadcom: "Those who don't own this stock, I'd still buy it." "Gross margins are really good. "They are really cyber terror. They are actually terror," Jim said, meaning Palantir focuses its big data protection against cyber terrorists.

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☆ We just got the clearest sign yet that grocery price increases are slowing down
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Food inflation is slowing down heading into 2024, according to the largest supermarket chain in the US. Executives at Kroger said they expect food inflation "in the low single-digits'" in the new year. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Food inflation peaked over the last two years in June 2022, when federal data showed prices rising 9%. Walmart is also expecting relief from food inflation, CEO Doug McMillon said earlier this month.

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