Transaction details
Teresa A. Jones, who serves as an Executive Vice President at Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST), sold 850 shares of the companys common stock on January 21, 2026. The shares were divested at a weighted average price of $986.2567, producing total proceeds of $838318. Trade prices for the block ranged between $986.220 and $986.480.
Following the sale, Jones retained direct ownership of 4227.804 shares of Costco stock.
Corporate update and performance data
In tandem with the filing on the insider sale, Costco announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share, payable on February 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 30, 2026.
The company reported strong top-line results for December, with net sales increasing by 8.5% and core U.S. comparable sales rising 6.3%.
Analyst reactions
Several brokerages issued or reiterated ratings and price targets following the December sales release. UBS maintained a Buy rating with a $1,205.00 price target, citing the strength in December comparable sales. Jefferies also reiterated a Buy rating and set a $1,050.00 target, pointing to favorable trends in ticket size and customer traffic. Bernstein reaffirmed an Outperform rating with a $1,146.00 price target. DA Davidson continued to carry a Neutral rating and a $1,000.00 price target, noting steady December sales growth.
Context and limitations
The report documents the specific insider sale, the companys dividend declaration, and December sales metrics as well as the named analysts comments and price targets. The filings and announcements provide discrete data points but do not disclose any motives behind the insider transaction or forward-looking company guidance beyond the items reported.