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COSW Sells Away Costco’s Upside Each Week to Fund Its Distributions

“The company posted revenue of $69.6 billion in its most recent quarter, up 9.2% year over year, with net income rising 13.8% to $2.035 billion.”

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COSW's income thesis depends on implied volatility levels that compress during calm markets
60% confidence
Costco's fundamental case for continued appreciation is strong
60% confidence
Analyst consensus price target for Costco is $1,067
60% confidence
Analyst consensus price target for Costco is $1,067
60% confidence
COSW targets 1.2 times (120%) of Costco's weekly total return while distributing income every week through an options-based structure
60% confidence
Analyst consensus price target for Costco is $1,067, above current levels
60% confidence
Costco's strong valuation multiples mean momentum bursts create forgone capital gains that get redirected into weekly distributions rather than fund NAV appreciation
60% confidence
Analyst consensus price target for Costco is $1,067, above current levels
60% confidence
COSW's income thesis depends on implied volatility levels that compress during calm markets
60% confidence

Walmart Inc. · pe ratio	44 ratio
Walmart Inc. · ytd stock return	10 percent
Walmart Inc. · ytd return	10 percent
Costco Wholesale Corporation · ytd return	13 percent
Costco Wholesale Corporation · ytd stock return	13 percent
Costco Wholesale Corporation · analyst price target	1067 USD
Costco Wholesale Corporation · pe ratio	50 ratio