Costco Wholesale Corporation
COSTNASDAQGSTrackedESG Rated: 2/2 ProvidersMarket Data VerifiedConsumer StaplesHypermarkets And Super CentersMSCI: ASustainalytics: 21.0 · Medium
- Coverage
- Rated universe Carries an MSCI or Sustainalytics observation.
- ESG profile reviewed
- Last editorial update to this profile.
- Quote
- Last verified closeObservation time is shown beside the price.
- Methodology
- How we rateProvider ratings are shown separately, never blended.
Market overview
Down−USD 0.92 (−0.09%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 999.70
- Previous close
- USD 995.53
- Day high
- USD 1,003.00
- Day low
- USD 991.00
- Volume
- 2,162,295
- Market cap
- USD 440,740,872,192
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 936.11 | USD 943.37 | USD 935.00 | USD 937.50 | 1,448,200 | |
| USD 893.50 | USD 904.57 | USD 891.00 | USD 893.29 | 2,648,300 | |
| USD 893.50 | USD 894.00 | USD 882.90 | USD 887.52 | 2,407,900 | |
| USD 854.00 | USD 855.50 | USD 847.31 | USD 850.00 | 2,373,300 | |
| USD 901.13 | USD 931.67 | USD 896.00 | USD 915.31 | 5,207,200 | |
| USD 986.43 | USD 993.00 | USD 976.35 | USD 977.67 | 2,458,700 | |
| USD 996.01 | USD 997.45 | USD 969.00 | USD 971.23 | 1,781,500 | |
| USD 996.92 | USD 1,005.52 | USD 983.53 | USD 986.74 | 1,804,400 | |
| USD 1,005.90 | USD 1,012.83 | USD 1,002.00 | USD 1,008.43 | 1,469,700 | |
| USD 987.65 | USD 1,005.54 | USD 985.01 | USD 996.58 | 2,129,100 | |
| USD 970.31 | USD 985.38 | USD 968.30 | USD 984.75 | 2,346,200 | |
| USD 988.37 | USD 998.97 | USD 985.12 | USD 998.67 | 1,516,900 | |
| USD 1,034.95 | USD 1,041.79 | USD 1,026.10 | USD 1,041.25 | 1,606,600 | |
| USD 1,077.00 | USD 1,096.50 | USD 1,072.10 | USD 1,094.32 | 2,853,300 | |
| USD 955.00 | USD 959.21 | USD 936.51 | USD 946.11 | 2,816,300 | |
| USD 980.39 | USD 995.38 | USD 973.16 | USD 986.68 | 1,523,400 | |
| USD 927.00 | USD 952.64 | USD 924.84 | USD 951.67 | 2,785,800 | |
| USD 938.75 | USD 946.98 | USD 932.01 | USD 935.80 | 1,507,900 | |
| USD 945.00 | USD 950.86 | USD 937.01 | USD 947.85 | 2,437,300 | |
| USD 960.23 | USD 978.70 | USD 956.00 | USD 956.99 | 1,642,300 | |
| USD 938.49 | USD 938.88 | USD 920.31 | USD 928.48 | 2,163,000 | |
| USD 892.43 | USD 898.40 | USD 890.55 | USD 895.31 | 4,175,000 | |
| USD 920.00 | USD 925.34 | USD 914.75 | USD 923.52 | 1,952,600 | |
| USD 1,000.00 | USD 1,003.00 | USD 991.00 | USD 994.61 | 2,165,900 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Low prices on a variety of products
- Efficient operations
- Good corporate governance practices
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- May not be the best long-term investment
- High employee turnover
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Audited Methodology
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Financial & Valuation Fundamentals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) currently holds an MSCI ESG rating of A and a Sustainalytics ESG Risk Score of 21.0 (Audited Risk Band). Ratings evaluate environmental emissions, labor standards, board independence, and regulatory compliance.
Is Costco Wholesale Corporation considered an ESG leader or laggard in Consumer Staples?
Costco Wholesale Corporation is classified as an Average ESG performer by MSCI with a A rating, indicating performance in line with mainstream sector peers with opportunities for further disclosure and risk management.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Costco Wholesale Corporation?
Key material risks for Costco Wholesale Corporation include: May not be the best long-term investment; High employee turnover. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.