What's Going On With Costco Shares Thursday?

Costco Wholesale Corporation COST shares are trading lower on Thursday after Walmart Inc. WMT reported earnings for the 2025 fiscal-year fourth-quarter and issued soft guidance.

What To Know: Walmart issued guidance for the 2026 fiscal-year first-quarter, expecting adjusted earnings per share between 57 cents and 58 cents, versus analysts’ estimate of 64 cents. The company also anticipates a net sales increase of 3% to 4%.

Additionally, Walmart expects a 0.5% to 2.0% increase in adjusted operating income. The company said its guidance for net sales and adjusted operating income reflects factors like its acquisition of VIZIO and the challenge of lapping a leap year.

Costco shares may be trading lower after Walmart issued soft guidance, as both companies operate in the same sector, and investors may view Walmart's soft outlook as a sign of broader industry headwinds. As major retail players, challenges faced by Walmart may also raise concerns for Costco.

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COST Price Action: At the time of writing, Costco shares are trading 1.90% lower at $1,042.23, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

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