Is Costco Wholesale Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) has seen strong recent performance, with its stock gaining 9.7% over the past three months and 14.3% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500. However, COST underperformed the S&P 500 over the past 52 weeks, dipping 4.7% compared to the index’s 13.7% returns. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” rating for Costco, expecting an 8% upside from current price levels.