Costco, O’Reilly, and Walmart: Together, These Retail Bulls Spell COW. - Barron's
1. COST is part of retail stocks deemed 'best-in-class' by UBS analyst. 2. Retail stocks declined 3% in 2025, but COST shows strong customer loyalty. 3. COST's earnings multiple is high, reflecting its predictability and trust. 4. COST shares have surged 230% in the last five years amid market turbulence. 5. Analysts see strong prospects for retailers like COST during uncertain economic times.