Is Artificial Intelligence the Biggest Bubble in History?
Is it any surprise 31 billionaires (including: Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and more) are quietly unloading their OWN stocks at record pace? They're getting OUT of AI (and Tech Stocks) before it's too late. But why? And WHERE are they moving their cash for the biggest profits, in 2025?
Financials
| Curr Year EPS Estimate | 18.17 |
| Profit Margin | 2.93% |
| Operating Margin | 3.67 |
| Return on Assets | 0.08 |
| Return on Equity | 0.30 |
| Revenue | 258.8B |
| Earnings Per Share | 17 |
| Revenue Per Share | 573.20 |
| Gross Profit | 32,095,000,576 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.01 |
General
| Name | Costco Wholesale Corp |
| Ticker | COST |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Discount Stores |
| Currency | USD |
| Country | USA |
| Fiscal Year End | August |
| Full Time Employees | 333,000 |
About Costco Wholesale Corp
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. The company offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories. It offers merchandise, such as sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company also operates gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers; and offers business delivery, travel, grocery, and various other services online. It also operates e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
Dividend
Costco Wholesale Corp pays out a dividend of $4.75 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.46%.
COST's next dividend payment will be made to shareholders on February 21, 2025.
They pay out 26.32% of their earnings out as a dividend.
Recent Dividends
| Feb 21, 2025 | $1.16 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $1.16 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $1.16 |
| May 10, 2024 | $1.16 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $1.02 |
| Jan 14, 2024 | $15 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $1.02 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | $1.02 |
| May 19, 2023 | $1.02 |
NATO is deploying eyes in the sky and on the Baltic Sea to protect vital cables. Here's why and how
ABOARD A FRENCH NAVY FLIGHT OVER THE BALTIC SEA (AP) — With , the French Navy surveillance plane scouring zoomed in on a cargo ship plowing the waters below — closer, closer and closer still until the camera operator could make out details on the vessel's front deck and smoke pouring from its chimney.
A food bank netted a huge haul of 13,000 fresh salmon. The catch? The fish were still alive
AUBURN, N.Y. (AP) — A New York food bank was offered a huge donation of fresh fish this month — but it came with a catch.
Elon Musk's Critical Metals Warning: What Investors Need to Know - Ad
Elon Musk has repeatedly warned about the looming critical metals crisis, calling materials like nickel, copper, and PGMs essential to Tesla's future. One Canadian discovery in Quebec is drawing comparisons to Russia's Norilsk Mine and has the potential to reshape global supply chains. With heavyweight backers and a fully funded exploration plan, this opportunity demands attention.
Stock market today: Asian stocks advance ahead of the Fed's rate decision as panic over AI fades
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks advanced Wednesday in thin Lunar New Year trading following a rebound on Wall Street driven by tech stocks as the panic over Chinese AI company DeepSeek faded.
Microsoft reports 10% quarterly profit growth as it works to show AI investments paying off
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday that its profit for the October-December quarter grew 10% from the same time last year as it works to capitalize on the huge amounts of money it has spent to advance its artificial intelligence technology.
Ex CIA Predicts 40% "Double Crash" -- April 11 - Ad
I strongly advise taking action ahead of this NEW kind of economic crash... What makes this new crash so uniquely dangerous is that it could erase bank accounts.... My best followers are already following the steps laid out in this video. Prepare now, or suffer when the market implodes by 40% in a single day as soon as April 11. You've been warned.
Shipments of uranium ore can resume under agreement reached with the Navajo Nation
Shipments of uranium ore from just south of the Grand Canyon are expected to resume in February after the Navajo Nation reached a settlement with the mining company, clearing the way for trucks to transport the ore across the largest Native American reservation in the U.S.
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Consumer Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks.
Unlocking a Polymetallic Discovery Like No Other - Ad
With drill results rivaling the best in the world and a fully funded 2025 program, this polymetallic stock is poised for major growth. Industry icons Robert Friedland and Rob McEwen are already in. Will you be next?
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Recover As DeepSeek Troubles Mount For US Tech Stocks: Analyst Suggests BTC Could Hit Fresh Highs Over Upcoming Two Weeks
Leading cryptocurrencies pared early losses on Monday as DeepSeek concerns weighed on risk-on markets.
Tesla, Meta, Microsoft, IBM, Nvidia: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, TSLA, META, MSFT, IBM, NVDA were among the stocks that dominated investor attention on the day Federal Reserve chose to keep the interest rates steady.
He Called Every Bull And Bear Market In Crypto Since 2012 ... Here's What He Says Is Next - Ad
Juan Villaverde may be America's top crypto expert. According to Juan's timing model, we are entering what could be the biggest bull market in crypto's history. With America's first crypto president in office, it could be the biggest gains the market has ever seen. And one special coin could skyrocket.
Tesla Stock Rises 5% After-Hours On FSD And New Vehicle Promises Despite Q4 Revenue Miss
Tesla Inc stock rose as much as 5% after hours over the company's promises of launching new and "more affordable" models in the first half of 2025, in addition to other promises regarding the deployment of autonomous vehicles and licensing of the company's full self-driving (FSD) driver assistance software to rivals.
F5 Sees Big Wins in Multi-Cloud, AI Security, and IT Refresh, Analysts Forecast More Upside
F5 Inc (NASDAQ: FFIV) reported strong Q1 results, beating revenue and EPS estimates. The stock gained as analysts raised price targets and expectations for further growth from IT budgets, data center refresh, and AI demand.
Elon Musk: "AI Will Run Out of Electricity ... in 2025" - Ad
This AI boom is going to push America's power grid to the brink... Elon Musk even recently said that AI could run out of electricity by 2025. This crisis may just reveal one of the greatest investment ideas we are ever going to find. My research has recently uncovered two companies that could make a massive difference today.
Senate confirms Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency as Trump vows to cut climate rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles.
Czech Central Bank Considering 5% Bitcoin Reserve
The Czech National Bank (CNB) could become the first Western central bank known to allocate a portion of its reserves to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).
Crypto Stocks Surge Amid Market Boom - Ad
Crypto stocks are on fire as Bitcoin hits all-time highs. One under-the-radar company is leading the charge, managing $2.1 billion in client assets and seeing record trading volumes. With crypto adoption skyrocketing, this could be a game-changing opportunity.
Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump's moves against federal employees and programs
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Changeover among federal government agencies is normal when a new administration comes to Washington. But President has implemented in the first days of his second administration, from firing career agency employees to freezing trillions in federal grant funds and halting diversity, equity and inclusion programs that could result in wide-ranging layoffs.
Starbucks reports better-than-expected quarterly sales as turnaround efforts begin
on Tuesday reported better-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter as some of its turnaround efforts start to take hold.
More AI Patents Than Nvidia, OpenAI and Tesla Combined? - Ad
Most people have no idea this company exists. That's because it's on the inside of your smartphone, your computer, and everything else... 99% of Americans don't even know its name. Billionaires have been buying this $50 AI stock hand over fist...
Coinbase Taps Trump's Campaign Manager, Chris LaCivita To Tackle Crypto Policy In Washington
Coinbase adds former Trump campaign manager and Senator Sinema to advisory team, highlighting crypto's efforts for influence and clear regulations.
UK Faces Triple Threat as Economic Uncertainty Hits
The United Kingdom faces a decline in stock market listings, demographic crisis, and diminishing tax revenue with an exodus of high earners.
Love or Hate Him -- You Have To See What Elon Could Do Next - Ad
It's not electric vehicles, green energy or space travel that Elon Musk will be remembered for.
Apple Surprises Users With Starlink Beta, Teams Up With Elon Musk's SpaceX And T-Mobile To Bring Satellite Texting For iPhone Users In iOS 18.3
Apple has partnered with SpaceX and T-Mobile to bring Starlink satellite texting to iPhones, with a limited beta test rolling out via iOS 18.3, marking a major step toward expanding connectivity in remote areas.
Ontario leader calls for snap election to fight Trump's threatened tariffs
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The leader of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, on Wednesday triggered a snap election, saying he needs a strong four-year mandate to fight the .
JFK, 9/11... And Now This? - Ad
Jim Rickards says we'll never forget April 11, 2025. Jim outlines a crash so terrible it may even have the power to wipe out the checking and savings accounts at your bank... Along with 40% of the market. Jim is one of America's best geopolitical analysts... All you need to know is in a quick summary of his latest book.
Hong Kong's snake soup is slithering away but still simmers in a decades-old kitchen
HONG KONG (AP) — As Hong Kong prepares to welcome the Year of the Snake on Wednesday, Chau Ka-ling displays a moving serpent with practiced ease, holding it like a pet in her decades-old restaurant in the city.
Datadog Faces Revenue And Margin Headwinds In 2025, Analyst Downgrades Stock
Stifel analyst Brad Reback downgraded Datadog from Buy to Hold and lowered its price target to $140, citing concerns over modest growth despite a contract renewal with OpenAI.
The Next Nvidia? - Ad
Wall Street legend has just uncovered one tiny Maryland company that could become the next Nvidia. Few in the media are talking about this story yet...but in the next 6 months that's all they'll talk about.
7 AI Infrastructure Stocks Plunge Over 20%, Outpace Semiconductor Rout As DeepSeek Upends Investment Landscape
The launch of DeepSeek affects the AI boom including the power, cooling and data center giants that once rode the AI euphoria, which now have single-day losses exceeding 20%.
MrBeast And Group Of Investors, Including Roblox CEO, Lock In Over $20 Billion For TikTok Takeover
A group of American investors, including YouTube star MrBeast and Roblox CEO David Baszucki, has secured over $20 billion for a potential TikTok takeover, but ByteDance has yet to respond to their bid.
Is This Defi Coin Your Next "10-Bagger" Investment? - Ad
Our #1 pick in decentralized finance is largely overlooked by mainstream investors (for now). This governance token could skyrocket as DeFi adoption surges with the smart money and institutions.
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Yet Another Stock Market Crash, Pitches Bitcoin Investments -- Here's What The 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Said
Renowned investor and author Robert Kiyosaki on Monday predicted a major stock market crash in February and advised investors to focus on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), gold, and silver.
M23 rebels expand their control of Goma in eastern Congo
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Rwanda-backed rebels captured large parts of Goma, the biggest city in , including its airport, the United Nations said, as Rwanda's president on Wednesday joined calls for a ceasefire in the decadeslong conflict amid mounting international pressure.
2025's No. 1 Trump Era Trade - Ad
Elon Musk is warning about a major shortage we will face in 2025. Trump is targeting one specific resource as the solution to the problem. One American company is virtually the only company set up to solve this situation... generating billions in sales.
Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, officials said Thursday.
Should Sundance stay in Utah? State leaders and locals rally to keep the independent film festival
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — With the 2025 underway, Utah leaders, locals and longtime attendees are making a final push — that could include paying millions of dollars — to keep the world-renowned film festival as its directors consider .
Buffett, Bloomberg, & 48 Congress Members Are Buying 1 Sector - Ad
Why are Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, Michael Bloomberg, "The Walmart Family", Bill Gates, and 48 members of Congress shifting their stocks in a frenzy? And why are they all piling into ONE unique corner of the market... The last time we saw the world's wealthiest investors move their cash into this corner of the market, Stocks exploded 2,020%, 5,609% Even as high as 8,437% in just ONE year. Now, it's all happening again.
Fartcoin Loses Shine Against SHIB, DOGE, Plunges 50% In 7 Days: Is This A Prime Buying Opportunity?
Fartcoin (CRYPTO: FARTCOIN) has dropped significantly from highs set one week ago, but traders on social media remain adamant about the meme coin’s future prospects.
Information, charts or examples are for illustration and educational purposes only and not for individualized investment management This message contains commercial elements, such as advertising. We only send these offers to those who have opted in to our newsletter. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For these reasons we strongly suggest trading in a DEMO/Simulated account. The information provided by us is for educational and informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties concerning the products, practices or procedures of any company or entity mentioned or recommended and have not determined if the statements and opinions of the advertiser are accurate, correct or truthful. If you use, act upon or make decisions in reliance on information contained or any external source linked within it, you do so at your own peril and agree to hold us, our officers, directors, shareholders, affiliates and agents without fault.