Key Points Costco's dividend yield is about 0.6% right now. The stock trades at a premium P/E ratio, but the company has delivered consistently strong growth. 10 stocks we like better than Costco Wholesale › You may think that, since Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) shares are up only 4% year to date, they shouldn't be considered overly expensive. Yet compared to its main competitors, including Walmart , Costco commands a valuation premium that might be worth paying only if you're a certain type of investor. Investors have been paying a premium for Costco stock for a while now, and it has been more than justified, as it has consistently delivered for its shareholders. Even though Costco's stock is nearly $200 off its 52-week high of $1,096.
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