Is Now a Good Time to Buy Costco Wholesale Stock?

Costco has underperformed the S&P 500 in 2026 with an 11.5% gain versus the index's 13.7%, but the article argues it remains a solid long-term investment due to its recession-resistant business model, strong 92.2% membership renewal rate, and history of outperforming the S&P 500 over 5 and 10-year periods. The stock pays a quarterly dividend (0.6% yield) plus occasional special dividends, with an upcoming earnings report on September 26 that could influence near-term price movement.