Costco Investment Soared 585.15% to $6,851 Over Past Decade
A $1000 investment in Costco ten years ago would now be worth $6,851.53, reflecting a 585.15% gain versus the S&P 500’s 266.59% and gold’s 288.56% returns. As of mid-February 2026, Costco operates 923 warehouses globally and derives 98% of fiscal 2025 revenue from store sales and 2% from membership fees.
1. Decade-Long Stock Performance
A $1000 investment in February 2016 would be worth $6,851.53 as of February 16, 2026, delivering a 585.15% gain compared with the S&P 500’s 266.59% and gold’s 288.56% gains over the same period.
2. Global Warehouse Footprint
As of January 15, 2026, Costco operates 923 warehouses worldwide, including 633 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 114 in Canada, 42 in Mexico and 44 across Europe and Asia, underpinning its membership-driven model.
3. Revenue Model Breakdown
For fiscal 2025, store sales accounted for 98% of total revenue while membership fees provided the remaining 2%, supported by three tiers—Business, Gold Star and Executive—that reinforce a stable recurring revenue base.
4. Future Growth Drivers
Analysts expect further upside as strong membership renewal rates, expansion of the Kirkland Signature brand, rapid e-commerce adoption, supply-chain efficiencies and robust cash flow sustain Costco’s low-price leadership and earnings growth.