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Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) investors have seen a total return of 2,320% over the last 15 years, significantly outperforming the S&P 500, which gained 663% during the same period. As of June 26, Costco’s stock traded at 55.8 times trailing earnings and 59.6 times free cash flow.
Costco exhibits strong financial performance, with its return on invested capital (ROIC) nearly double that of competitors like Walmart and Target. The company continues to show growth in cash profits and effective use of capital, benefiting shareholders through consistent business improvements.
Investors considering a $1,000 investment in Costco should note that the Motley Fool’s Stock Advisor recently listed other stocks with potentially higher returns, which did not include Costco.
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