COST

COST

Costco Wholesale Corp
Retail
$947.74 +1.53% As of Aug 24, 12:09 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

COST Volatility Squeeze Intensifies at $947.74

Neutral
Aug 24, 2026 at 12:09 AM • $947.74 (+1.53%)

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) ticked higher by 1.53% to $947.74 on August 24.

Chart analysis reveals a bearish configuration:

Moving Averages Moving averages are converging near $950.31 (9-day) and $949.89 (21-day), signaling indecision.
Momentum RSI at 49.1 is neutral but weakening. MACD reads 0.43 against its 0.94 signal line (bearish).
Volatility Stock has been in a TTM Squeeze for 20 days, indicating compressed volatility and potential for a significant move.

Support sits at $935.51 with resistance at $970.68.

Breakout Alert: COST Squeeze Intensifies at $947.74

Neutral
Aug 23, 2026 at 1:22 AM • $947.74 (+1.53%)

TTM Squeeze Alert: COST Primed for Big Move at $947.74

Neutral
Aug 22, 2026 at 1:31 AM • $947.74 (+1.53%)

Calm Before Storm? COST Squeezes at $947.74

Neutral
Aug 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM • $947.74 (+1.53%)

COST Volatility Compresses at $933.51, Breakout Watch

Neutral
Aug 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM • $933.51 (-2.46%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp -178
Trade Date Jan 20, 2026

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