COST

COST

Costco Wholesale Corp
Retail
$999.89 +1.29% As of Apr 20, 6:39 AM
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Trade Idea

Strategy
Bull Call
Strikes
$1000/1005
Expiration
May 29
Target ROI
100.0%
Trade Reasoning
The current price of COST at $1002.80 is positioned attractively between the strike prices of the bull call spread, allowing for a high probability of profit as the stock is poised to rise towards the upper strike of $1005. With no identified technical risk factors, this entry point is favorable, enabling us to capitalize on the upward movement while maintaining limited risk. The ATM spread structure offers an appealing risk/reward profile, maximizing potential profits while leveraging disciplined exit strategies to minimize losses. Maya's edge comes from disciplined trade management—knowing when to exit is just as important as when to enter. Subscribe to get real-time open and close alerts that take the guesswork out of trading.

Technical Analysis

MACD Confirms COST Downtrend at $999.89

Bearish
Apr 20, 2026 at 6:39 AM $999.89 (+1.29%)

The stock of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) climbed 1.29% to close at $999.89 on April 20.

From a technical standpoint, the outlook appears mixed:

Moving Averages Price hovers around the 9-day EMA ($994.95), while the 21-day ($995.36) provides a key reference.
Momentum RSI at 52.9 is in neutral territory but trending higher. MACD reads 1.05 against its 3.04 signal line (bearish).
Volatility Bollinger Band width at 7.7% indicates low volatility.

Technical levels: $955.61 support, $1031.87 resistance.

COST Sees Bearish MACD Divergence at $999.89

Bearish
Apr 19, 2026 at 12:06 AM $999.89 (+1.29%)

COST MACD Death Cross Forms at $999.89

Bearish
Apr 18, 2026 at 12:05 AM $999.89 (+1.29%)

Bearish MACD Cross Pressures COST at $999.89

Bearish
Apr 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM $999.89 (+1.29%)

COST Breaks Down Through EMAs to $987.21

Bearish
Apr 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM $987.21 (+0.25%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp 38
Trade Date Apr 20, 2026
Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only. Options trading involves substantial risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.