Ca$htag$: Costco (COST) Earnings Face Valuation Test as Consumers Trade Down

Costco (COST) enters earnings facing a valuation test, with its P/E above 50 raising the bar for investors. LikeFolio's Landon Swan highlights strong membership trends but notes signs of consumer strain and increased “trading down.” Despite solid digital growth, COST must prove demand can justify its premium, especially after Walmart (WMT) weakness pressured shares.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about