Lagging the Market This Year, Is Costco Stock a Buy?

After a monster run in recent years, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has lagged the broader market in 2025. As of the latest close, the stock is up roughly mid-single digits year to date while the S&P 500 is up by low double digits, a gap that naturally tempts investors to revisit the story. Costco is the warehouse-club leader, built on a membership model that drives a combination of low-margin retail sales in massive volumes -- backed by recurring, high-margin fee income and enviable customer loyalty.The business continues to post solid results and steady traffic, and the company has shown it can grow through many economic backdrops. But the question for investors right now is less about quality and more about price. With the shares still trading at a frothy valuation, waiting for a better entry point may be the smart move.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool