Earnings beat lifts Costco stock price as bullish trend persists

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Costco jumps 3.01% after earnings beat

Highlights

Costco delivered sixth consecutive quarterly EPS beat in fiscal Q4 with $6.75 per share versus $6.53 consensus and revenue up 11.1% to $95.72 billion.
For fiscal 2026, net sales increased 10.1% year-over-year to $297.2 billion and net income rose 14%, with diluted EPS reaching $20.76.
Shares of Costco trade in a bullish structure above key moving averages, with a projected range of $1,024 to $1,075 and high probability of further upside.

Earnings beat and profit gains bolster sentiment as sales expand

Costco delivered its sixth consecutive quarterly EPS beat in fiscal Q4, posting $6.75 per share against a $6.53 consensus and achieving 11.1% revenue growth to $95.72 billion, according to 247wallst. This robust outperformance versus expectations indicates strong underlying sales execution and drives buying interest in the stock. Additionally, Fool reports that Costco's fiscal 2026 net sales rose 10.1% year-over-year to $297.2 billion, with net income increasing by 14% and diluted EPS reaching $20.76, reinforcing the company's strong profitability and ongoing growth trajectory.

Technical strength holds as oscillators send mixed momentum signals

On the technical front, COST is trading above the MA-20, MA-50 (hourly), and MA-200 (daily), reaffirming its bullish structure. The Ichimoku Kijun at $1,015 serves as immediate support. MACD signals strong buy momentum, while ADX indicates ongoing bullish strength. RSI and CCI are both neutral, and Stochastic RSI is currently in the oversold zone, suggesting a potential short-term rebound but not confirming a trend change. Bull/Bear Power indicates modest seller presence at −1.32, and the Awesome Oscillator remains neutral, resulting in mixed signals from oscillators despite pronounced price strength.

Consolidation likely as price nears key support and resistance

Over the next several sessions, the expected price range is $1,024 to $1,075, representing a typical volatility band relative to current levels. The baseline scenario calls for consolidation within this corridor. A bullish breakout above resistance could open the door to further upside, while a break below immediate support at $1,015 would increase the probability of additional short-term downside.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, notes that Costco’s strong quarterly results have triggered bullish momentum, but technical oscillators are sending mixed signals. He sees ongoing operational strength, yet remains cautious given the proximity to key support and the possibility of consolidation. The baseline outlook calls for neutral to mildly bullish action within the $1,024–$1,075 range unless key supports break. "Until $1,015 is lost or a true breakout materializes, I remain defensively positioned on Costco."

Earlier, analysts noted that Costco's stock exhibited a strong bullish trend while technical measures highlighted the need for caution as momentum appeared extended. The current analysis strengthens this view, as robust earnings growth and ongoing technical strength support a prevailing consolidation scenario, with $1,015 as a key support level to monitor for any near-term downside risk.

Source of Data: COST Price Analysis by TU

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