COST

COST

Costco Wholesale Corp
Retail
$998.43 +1.26% As of Feb 25, 1:06 AM
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Trade Idea

Strategy
Bull Call
Strikes
$955/960
Expiration
Feb 27
Target ROI
100.0%
Trade Reasoning
The technical indicators for COST are strongly bullish, with a positive and rising MACD signaling momentum in the upward direction, supported by short-term EMAs that are also positive and rising. This is an ideal entry point as the stock is currently at $955.95, just below our lower strike price of $955, allowing us to capitalize on the anticipated upward movement. The ATM bull call spread structure offers an attractive risk/reward profile, enabling us to limit our risk while targeting significant returns as the stock price rises towards the higher strike of $960. 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.
Bullish Factors
MACD Positive and Rising.
• Short-term EMAs are positive.
• Short-term EMAs are rising.

Technical Analysis

Squeeze Play: COST Preps for Breakout at $998.43

Neutral
Feb 25, 2026 at 1:06 AM • $998.43 (+1.26%)

The stock of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) climbed 1.26% to close at $998.43 on February 25.

From a technical standpoint, the outlook appears mixed:

Moving Averages Bullish EMA alignment intact with price above the 9-day at $992.17 and 21-day at $981.17.
Momentum RSI at 59.0 is showing no strong directional bias. MACD reads 14.76 against its 17.53 signal line (bearish).
Volatility Stock has been in a TTM Squeeze for 13 days, indicating compressed volatility and potential for a significant move.

The bullish trend is intact, but fading MACD momentum suggest waiting for a pullback.

Traders are watching $945.53 on the downside and $1021.39 on the upside.

Breakout Alert: COST Squeeze Intensifies at $998.12

Neutral
Feb 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM • $998.12 (+1.23%)

TTM Squeeze Alert: COST Primed for Big Move at $986.02

Neutral
Feb 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM • $986.02 (+0.08%)

Explosive Move Brewing? COST Squeezes at $985.27

Neutral
Feb 22, 2026 at 1:46 AM • $985.27 (-0.26%)

COST Volatility Dries Up Near $985.27, Direction TBD

Neutral
Feb 21, 2026 at 12:27 AM • $985.27 (-0.26%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp 1
Trade Date Jan 20, 2026

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