-0.43% Move Highlights bearish Momentum in COST Stock on May 29, 2025

    Date:  May 29, 2025 (Thursday) -  At closed: 4:00:01 PM EDT 
    
    open  :  $1016.01
    close :  $1008.74
    low   :  $1003.68
    high  :  $1016.01 
    
    previous close:  $1013.14 
    

    Company Profile
     
    Symbol     : COST
    Exchange   : NASDAQ
    Sector     : Consumer Defensive
    Industry   : Discount Stores 
    Website    : https://www.costco.com/ 
    

Price Analysis On May 29, 2025 (Thursday), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) in the Consumer Defensive sector showed bearish momentum of -0.43% relative to previous day's close.

Opening Bell At the opening bell, the stock opened with a minor gap up at $134.15, rising 0.28% from the previous close of $1013.14.

Trading Range Costco Wholesale Corporation which is a Large-Cap stock with market cap of 449.514B hit a high of $1016.01 and a low of $1003.68, creating a trading range of $12.33. The price movement for the day was -0.72% lower than the opening price.

Volume Analysis During the day's session, the Costco Wholesale Corporation experienced a substantial drop in trading activity, trading 1,900,297 shares, which is 21.85% lower than the average of 2,431,633 shares, like a sharp decrease in volume compared to its usual levels. This decline indicates reduced market participation or a lack of significant news to drive interest.

Volatility Analysis The stock experienced low volatility (1.22%), staying within a narrow range (the stock remained stable with a high of $1016.01 and a low of $1003.68).

Market view If we look at the last 30 days daily chart, the stock has been in an uptrend, but today's close < open forms a bearish candle, going against the trend and hinting at selling pressure or potential weakness in the uptrend.

After Market Price The stock had a minimal after-market decline of 0.38%, moving slightly down from $1008.74 to $1004.94.