COST

COST

Costco Wholesale Corp
Retail
$1028.24 -2.12% As of May 26, 1:02 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

Momentum Shifts Higher in COST at $1028.24

Bullish
May 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM $1028.24 (-2.12%)

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) closed down 2.12% at $1028.24 on May 26.

From a technical standpoint, the outlook appears mixed:

Momentum RSI at 50.0 is in neutral territory but trending lower. MACD reads 15.10 against its 12.96 signal line (bullish).
Moving Averages Price hovers around the 9-day EMA ($1047.40), while the 21-day ($1032.51) provides a key reference.
Volatility Bollinger Band width at 11.1% indicates normal volatility.

The $969.60-$1083.48 range defines near-term boundaries.

COST Momentum Breakout Confirmed at $1028.24

Bullish
May 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM $1028.24 (-2.12%)

Bullish Divergence Emerges for COST at $1028.24

Bullish
May 24, 2026 at 12:58 AM $1028.24 (-2.12%)

COST Technical Momentum Improves at $1028.24

Bullish
May 23, 2026 at 12:02 AM $1028.24 (-2.12%)

Technical Momentum Favors COST Bulls at $1028.24

Bullish
May 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM $1028.24 (-2.12%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp -88
Trade Date Jan 20, 2026
Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only. Options trading involves substantial risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.