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Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has proven to be a lucrative investment, with a $10,000 investment in 1990 amounting to over $400,000 today. However, it currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of nearly 60, marking its highest valuation in over 30 years amid cooling growth prospects.
Analysts suggest considering three alternative investments: Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND), which recorded a 1.8% decline in same-store sales in Q1 2025 yet maintains consistent profitability; Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO), with an attractive P/E ratio of 8 and plans to open 15-20 new stores in 2025; and BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), trading over 50% cheaper than Costco yet planning to add 25-30 new locations and boasting a 90% membership renewal rate.
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