COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Stock
$922.92+0.15 (+0.02%)Close Sep 28, 2026
COST returned 12.78% a year from Jul 1986 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $1,261,410. It fell 61.72% from Sep 1991 to Jan 1995, and it took 5.7 years to get back to its high.
Jul 9, 1986 – Sep 28, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,261,410 | 12.78% | −61.72% | 0.54 |
| $10,000 became | $1,261,410 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 12.78% |
| Max drawdown | −61.72% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.54 |
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Growth of $10,000
- COST
Trailing returns
| Period | COST |
|---|---|
| 1M | −2.39% |
| 3M | −2.96% |
| 6M | −5.91% |
| YTD | +7.50% |
| 1Y | +1.35% |
| 3Y | +19.09% |
| 5Y | +16.83% |
| 10Y | +22.01% |
| 15Y | +19.92% |
| 20Y | +17.93% |
| 25Y | +15.78% |
| 30Y | +17.80% |
| Since 1986 | +12.78% |
Metrics
| Return | COST |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $1,261,410 |
| Total return | 12,514.10% |
| CAGR | 12.78% |
| Calendar years | COST |
| Best year | 77.61% |
| Worst year | −36.77% |
| Positive years | 30 of 39 |
| Risk | COST |
| Max drawdown | −61.72% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 30.93% |
| Risk-adjusted | COST |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.54 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.80 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.21 |
| Return | COST |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $1,261,410 |
| Total return | 12,514.10% |
| CAGR | 12.78% |
| Calendar years | COST |
| Best year | 77.61% |
| Worst year | −36.77% |
| Positive years | 30 of 39 |
| Risk | COST |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −61.72% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.2 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 30.93% |
| Risk-adjusted | COST |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.54 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.80 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.21 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −61.7% | Sep 1991 | Jan 1995 | May 1997 |
| −53.4% | May 2000 | Dec 2002 | Jul 2006 |
| −53.2% | Aug 1987 | Dec 1987 | Apr 1991 |
| −48.0% | Jul 2008 | Mar 2009 | Dec 2010 |
| −33.0% | Jul 1986 | Sep 1986 | Feb 1987 |
Annual returns
| Year | COST |
|---|---|
| 1986from Jul 9 | −25.57% |
| 1987 | 0.00% |
| 1988 | +14.50% |
| 1989 | +23.33% |
| 1990 | −15.14% |
| 1991 | +28.03% |
| 1992 | −27.86% |
| 1993 | +6.21% |
| 1994 | −33.12% |
| 1995 | +18.45% |
| 1996 | +64.75% |
| 1997 | +77.61% |
| 1998 | +61.76% |
| 1999 | +26.41% |
| 2000 | −12.47% |
| 2001 | +11.12% |
| 2002 | −36.77% |
| 2003 | +32.50% |
| 2004 | +31.14% |
| 2005 | +3.19% |
| 2006 | +7.91% |
| 2007 | +33.22% |
| 2008 | −23.99% |
| 2009 | +14.32% |
| 2010 | +23.68% |
| 2011 | +16.74% |
| 2012 | +28.40% |
| 2013 | +21.83% |
| 2014 | +20.46% |
| 2015 | +18.94% |
| 2016 | +0.28% |
| 2017 | +22.37% |
| 2018 | +10.60% |
| 2019 | +45.70% |
| 2020 | +32.67% |
| 2021 | +51.82% |
| 2022 | −19.05% |
| 2023 | +49.00% |
| 2024 | +39.62% |
| 2025 | −5.39% |
| 2026to Sep 28 | +7.50% |