NASDAQ trade advice (A): US Consumer Discretionary stock | 4-5% gain | USA stock trading signal on 17 Feb 2026

Date
February 17, 2026
Analysed By
Naranj Capital Research Desk
Stock Market
NASDAQ, United States of America

Swing Trading Signals in US Stocks

  • Buy
  • Buy
    Range
  • Target
  • Stoploss
  • Upside
    Potential
  • Trade
    Duration
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • 1010 - 1020
  • 1060 - 1070
  • Below 965
  • 4% – 5%
  • 12 - 14 Days
  • Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image

    4% – 5%

    12 - 14 Days

  • Buy
    Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Buy
    Range
    1010 - 1020
  • Target
    1060 - 1070
  • Stoploss
    Below 965
  • Upside
    Potential
    4% – 5%
  • Trade
    Duration
    12 - 14 Days
  • Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image

    4% – 5%

    12 - 14 Days

    * Once the first target hit, reset the StopLoss at your buying price.

    Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Stock Overview

  • NASDAQ Code
  • Stock Name
  • Sector
  • 52 Weeks High
  • 52 Weeks Low
  • COST
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Consumer Discretionary
  • 1,071
  • 844
  • NASDAQ Code COST
  • Stock Name Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Sector Consumer Discretionary
  • 52 Weeks High 1,071
  • 52 Weeks Low 844
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Q1 FY26 Financials Highlights

    Metrics Q1 FY26 Q4 FY25 QoQ Change Q1 FY25 YoY Change
    Revenue $67,307M $86,156M -21.90% $62,151M 8.30%
    EBITDA $3,060M $4,115M -25.60% $2,744M 11.50%
    Free Cash Flow $3,162M $1,901M 66.30% $1,996M 58.40%
    Gross Margin 13.07% 12.91% +16 bps 12.94% +13 bps
    Operating Margin 3.66% 3.88% -22 bps 3.53% +13 bps
    EBITDA Margin 4.55% 4.78% -23 bps 4.42% +13 b

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

    • Management highlighted membership growth and digital engagement as key drivers, with membership fee income up ~14% and paid memberships surpassing 81 million. Renewal rates remained strong at 90%+, though rising digital sign-ups slightly impacted renewal trends.
    • Demand stayed solid, supported by steady traffic (+3.1%) and higher ticket size, with mid-single-digit comparable sales growth. Strength was broad-based across fresh food, bakery, gold, jewelry, and health & beauty.
    • Digital comparable sales surged 20%+, driven by app and website enhancements. Management views tech investments as long-term efficiency drivers.
    • Margin resilience came from merchandising and supply-chain improvements, offsetting wage and healthcare costs, while some results were impacted by one-off tax and accounting items.
    • Looking ahead, the focus remains on warehouse expansion, pricing discipline, and reinvesting in member value, with elevated capex supporting growth and digital initiatives.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) vs NASDAQ - Relative Performance

    The image showcases Costco Wholesale Corporation's 1-year performance relative to NASDAQ.
    Relative Performance - Last 1 Year
    COST —   NASDAQ —

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Price Performance

    Costco Wholesale Corporation - Price Performance
    Costco Wholesale Corporation - Price Performance

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Technical Analysis (Daily)

    Costco Wholesale Corporation - Daily Technical Analysis
    Costco Wholesale Corporation - Daily Technical Analysis

    • The stock price has recently broken out of the descending parallel channel and is now poised for a potential upward move.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Oscillators

    Indicator Value Zone
    RSI-14 68.23 Neutral
    CCI-14 147.52 Overbought
    ROC 4.18 Positive
    Stochastic RSI 88.34 Overbought
    William %R -4.6 Overbought

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs)

    EMA Value Stock Position
    5 EMA 997.65 Above
    10 EMA 989.89 Above
    20 EMA 970.53 Above
    50 EMA 944.44 Above
    100 EMA 937.89 Above
    200 EMA 937.57 Above

  • Conclusion - Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) Stock Price Forecast

    Based on our short term trading plan in US stocks, Costco Wholesale Corporation stock price target will be USD 1060 - USD 1070 in the next 12-14 trading sessions.

  • Share with
    0 0 votes
    Article Rating
    Subscribe
    Notify of
    guest
    0 Comments
    Inline Feedbacks
    View all comments
    Join Our Telegram Channel for Saudi Stock Market Update
    Saudi Stock Analysis
    Join Our Telegram Channel for USA Stock Analysis Update
  • Buy
  • Buy
    Range
  • Target
  • Stoploss
  • Upside
    Potential
  • Trade
    Duration
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • 1010 - 1020
  • 1060 - 1070
  • Below 965
  • 4% – 5%
  • 12 - 14 Days
  • Buy Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Buy
    Range
    1010 - 1020
  • Target 1060 - 1070
  • Stoploss Below 965
  • Upside
    Potential
    4% – 5%
  • Trade
    Duration
    12 - 14 Days
  • Buy
  • Buy
    Range
  • Target
  • Stoploss
  • Upside
    Potential
  • Trade
    Duration
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • 1010 - 1020
  • 1060 - 1070
  • Below 965
  • 4% – 5%
  • 12 - 14 Days
  • Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image

    4% – 5%

    12 - 14 Days

  • Buy
    Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Buy
    Range
    1010 - 1020
  • Target
    1060 - 1070
  • Stoploss
    Below 965
  • Upside
    Potential
    4% – 5%
  • Trade
    Duration
    12 - 14 Days
  • Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image
    Locked Image

    4% – 5%

    12 - 14 Days

    * Once the first target hit, reset the StopLoss at your buying price.
    * Trade durations are approximate; actual holding period may vary.

    Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Stock Overview

  • NASDAQ Code
  • Stock Name
  • Sector
  • 52 Weeks High
  • 52 Weeks Low
  • COST
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Consumer Discretionary
  • 1,071
  • 844
  • NASDAQ Code COST
  • Stock Name Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Sector Consumer Discretionary
  • 52 Weeks High 1,071
  • 52 Weeks Low 844
  • Company profile

    Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership warehouses in various countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and several others. They provide a wide range of products, from groceries and electronics to furniture and jewelry. In addition to their physical locations, Costco also offers online services such as business delivery and travel bookings. Founded in 1976, the company is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington.

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Q1 FY26 Financials Highlights

    Metrics Q1 FY26 Q4 FY25 QoQ Change Q1 FY25 YoY Change
    Revenue $67,307M $86,156M -21.90% $62,151M 8.30%
    EBITDA $3,060M $4,115M -25.60% $2,744M 11.50%
    Free Cash Flow $3,162M $1,901M 66.30% $1,996M 58.40%
    Gross Margin 13.07% 12.91% +16 bps 12.94% +13 bps
    Operating Margin 3.66% 3.88% -22 bps 3.53% +13 bps
    EBITDA Margin 4.55% 4.78% -23 bps 4.42% +13 b

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

    • Management highlighted membership growth and digital engagement as key drivers, with membership fee income up ~14% and paid memberships surpassing 81 million. Renewal rates remained strong at 90%+, though rising digital sign-ups slightly impacted renewal trends.
    • Demand stayed solid, supported by steady traffic (+3.1%) and higher ticket size, with mid-single-digit comparable sales growth. Strength was broad-based across fresh food, bakery, gold, jewelry, and health & beauty.
    • Digital comparable sales surged 20%+, driven by app and website enhancements. Management views tech investments as long-term efficiency drivers.
    • Margin resilience came from merchandising and supply-chain improvements, offsetting wage and healthcare costs, while some results were impacted by one-off tax and accounting items.
    • Looking ahead, the focus remains on warehouse expansion, pricing discipline, and reinvesting in member value, with elevated capex supporting growth and digital initiatives.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) vs NASDAQ - Relative Performance

    The image showcases Costco Wholesale Corporation's 1-year performance relative to NASDAQ.
    Relative Performance - Last 1 Year
    COST —   NASDAQ —

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Price Performance

    Costco Wholesale Corporation - Price Performance
    Costco Wholesale Corporation - Price Performance

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Technical Analysis (Daily)

    Costco Wholesale Corporation - Daily Technical Analysis
    Costco Wholesale Corporation - Daily Technical Analysis

    • The stock price has recently broken out of the descending parallel channel and is now poised for a potential upward move.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Oscillators

    Indicator Value Zone
    RSI-14 68.23 Neutral
    CCI-14 147.52 Overbought
    ROC 4.18 Positive
    Stochastic RSI 88.34 Overbought
    William %R -4.6 Overbought

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) - Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs)

    EMA Value Stock Position
    5 EMA 997.65 Above
    10 EMA 989.89 Above
    20 EMA 970.53 Above
    50 EMA 944.44 Above
    100 EMA 937.89 Above
    200 EMA 937.57 Above

  • Conclusion - Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) Stock Price Forecast

    Based on our short term trading plan in US stocks, Costco Wholesale Corporation stock price target will be USD 1060 - USD 1070 in the next 12-14 trading sessions.

  • Share with
    0 0 votes
    Article Rating
    Subscribe
    Notify of
    guest
    0 Comments
    Inline Feedbacks
    View all comments

    Join Our Telegram Channel for USA Stock Market Update

    USA Stock Analysis

    Details of Arijit Banerjee

    Arijit Banerjee CMT CFTe is a seasoned expert in the financial industry, boasting decades of experience in trading, investment, and wealth management. As the founder and chief strategist of Naranj Capital, he’s built a reputation for providing insightful research analysis to guide investment decisions.

    Arijit’s credentials are impressive, holding both the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) and Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) designations. These certifications demonstrate his expertise in technical analysis and financial markets.

    Through Naranj Capital, Arijit shares his market insights and research analysis, offering actionable advice for investors. His work is featured on platforms like TradingView, where he publishes detailed analysis and recommendations.

    If you’re interested in learning more about Arijit’s work or Naranj Capital’s services, you can reach out to them directly through their website