StockKit ResearchEQUITY RESEARCH BRIEF
COST · US · Cached
Generated 2026-06-19 00:29 UTC
COST
COST · US
$951.45
-1.46%
Technical posture
Constructive
Strategy score
61 / 100
Trend
bull
Data confidence
Medium
Research view
COST Research Preview
1. Bottom line
- Current setup: COST trades at 951.45 (-1.46% on the day), sitting -7.32% below MA20 and near the lower Bollinger band (-16% of band), even though the moving-average stack itself is in bullish alignment (MA5 1064.70 > MA10 1046.81 > MA20 1026.54 > MA60 1006.78). The composite score is 61/100 with a "Buy" signal, but price action is pulling away from the trend structure.
- Confidence: Medium overall. Technicals and fundamentals are reasonably populated, but news and sentiment feeds returned no data, and the valuation block carries notable internal tension (StockKit base fair value sits -59.2% below spot), so directional conviction is limited.
- Most important level to monitor: the 969.60 estimated support / lower Bollinger band. Price is only -1.91% above it, so this is the single condition that defines whether the bullish MA structure stays intact or breaks down.
02Key data snapshot
| Metric | Reading |
|---|---|
| Price | 951.45 |
| Daily move | -1.46% |
| Overall score | 61/100 (Buy) |
| Trend | Bull (bullish MA alignment) |
| RSI14 / RSI6 | 50.27 / 40.56 (neutral momentum) |
| MACD line / signal / hist | 15.11 / 12.96 / 2.14 (bullish config, momentum fading) |
| Estimated support | 969.60 (-1.91% from price) |
| Estimated resistance | 1083.48 (+13.88% from price) |
| 30-session range position | -11.15% (range 966.00-1096.50) |
| Data confidence | Medium (news and sentiment feeds empty) |
03Technical indicator panel
| Indicator | Reading | Read |
|---|---|---|
| MA (5/10/20/60) | 1064.70 / 1046.81 / 1026.54 / 1006.78 | Bullish alignment confirmed, but spot 951.45 sits below all four MAs |
| RSI (14/6) | 50.27 / 40.56 | Neutral; faster RSI6 below RSI14 hints at near-term softness |
| MACD (line/signal/hist) | 15.11 / 12.96 / 2.14 | Bullish configuration above zero, histogram positive but momentum described as weakening |
| KDJ (K/D/J) | 60.94 / 73.96 / 34.92 | Soft / still repairing; K below D and a low J point to unresolved short-term pressure |
| Bollinger (U/M/L) | 1083.48 / 1026.54 / 969.60 | Price near lower band (-16% of band); band described as expanding |
| ATR14 / ATR14% | 22.79 / +2.22% | Moderate volatility relative to price |
| OBV / 20-session slope | 3,958,554.99 / +483.00% | Accumulation improving on the volume side |
| CCI20 | 21.60 | Inside a neutral band |
Confirmed: bullish MA alignment, a MACD configuration above the zero line, and an improving OBV accumulation trend.
Conflicted: the bullish MA stack and positive OBV slope sit against price trading -7.32% below MA20, near the lower Bollinger band, with a soft KDJ and a "price down on higher volume" tape (1.1x). The trend-structure read and the live price-and-volume read disagree.
Missing: no custom indicators were supplied, so this panel reflects only the standard set above.
04Valuation matrix
| Axis | Reading | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.25 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| PB | 12.63 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| Price / sales | 1.54 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| EV/EBITDA | 32 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Low |
| PEG proxy | 4.55 | StockKit scenario model | Medium |
| StockKit fair value range | Bear $302.77 / Base $387.89 / Bull $492.20 | StockKit DCF scenario model | Medium |
| Base fair-value gap | -59.2% | StockKit DCF scenario model | Medium |
| 5Y growth forecast | Bear +5.49% / Base +11.49% / Bull +17.49% | StockKit scenario model | Medium |
| Revenue | $275.24B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
| Net income | $8.10B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
| Market cap | $423.21B | SEC shares outstanding + live quote | Medium |
| Balance sheet context | Assets $86.43B / Equity $33.51B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
The StockKit fair-value range and PEG proxy are internally computed scenario outputs, not analyst consensus targets. The base fair-value gap of -59.2% indicates the model values COST well below the current 951.45 quote; given the PE of 52.25 and PEG proxy of 4.55, the model is treating the multiple as rich versus its growth assumptions. EV/EBITDA carries Low confidence and should be weighted accordingly.
05News and catalyst timeline
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Headline news | No current news items were available from the configured source |
No confirmed news was supplied for COST, so no catalysts can be assessed from the feed. This is a lower-confidence area of the brief: any near-term catalyst read (earnings, sales updates, guidance) cannot be supported by the supplied dataset and is therefore omitted rather than inferred.
06Sentiment radar
| Source | Status | Reading | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| NewsAPI headline coverage | No headlines | No source distribution available | Low |
| Social sentiment | Not connected | No social sentiment conclusion is drawn | Low |
No provider sentiment series was returned for this symbol. Social channels are not connected, so no Reddit, X, StockTwits, or forum readings are presented. Sentiment is the weakest-confidence section of this brief and should not be used to support a directional view.
07Scenario framework
| Scenario | Trigger condition | What would confirm it | What would invalidate it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Price holds the 969.60 support / lower-band zone while MA alignment stays bullish | RSI14 stabilizing near 50 and OBV slope staying positive (+483.00%) as price consolidates back toward MA20 (1026.54) | A sustained close below 966.00 (30-session low) with OBV rolling over |
| Upside | Reclaim of MA20 at 1026.54 and a move toward resistance 1083.48 | MACD histogram re-expanding from 2.14 and KDJ repairing (K crossing back above D) on rising volume | Failure at MA20 with price stalling and the 1.1x down-volume tape persisting |
| Downside | Break of 969.60 support (-1.91% away) | Loss of the lower Bollinger band on volume above the 1,944,947 20-session average, RSI6 (40.56) leading lower | A quick recovery back above 969.60 that restores the support shelf |
08Risk matrix
| Risk | Evidence | Trigger | Monitoring action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price-trend divergence | Spot 951.45 is -7.32% below MA20 despite bullish MA alignment | Continued drift away from the MA stack | Watch whether price reconnects toward MA20 (1026.54) or keeps fading |
| Support breakdown | Price only -1.91% above estimated support 969.60, near lower band | Daily close below 969.60 / 966.00 | Track close prints and volume at the 966-970 zone |
| Distribution on weakness | "Price down on higher volume" (1.1x), volume +5.49% vs 20-session average | OBV slope reversing from +483.00% | Monitor OBV direction alongside daily volume |
| Valuation overhang | PE 52.25, PEG proxy 4.55, base fair-value gap -59.2% | Multiple compression toward model fair value | Watch PE/EV-EBITDA versus the StockKit base of $387.89 |
| Momentum softness | KDJ J at 34.92, RSI6 40.56 below RSI14, MACD momentum weakening | KDJ failing to repair, histogram contracting | Track K/D cross and MACD histogram trend |
| Information gaps | No news and no sentiment data from configured sources | Unanticipated headline with no feed coverage | Re-check news/sentiment feeds before acting on any level |
9. Seven-day watch checklist
1. The 969.60 estimated support / lower Bollinger band: highest priority, only -1.91% below current price.
2. The 966.00 30-session low as the secondary line if 969.60 gives way.
3. MA20 at 1026.54 as the first overhead reclaim level (+7.32% above spot).
4. OBV slope: confirm whether the +483.00% accumulation trend holds or reverses.
5. Daily volume versus the 1,944,947 20-session average, watching for repeat down-volume sessions (currently 1.1x / +5.49%).
6. KDJ repair (K crossing back above D from K 60.94 / D 73.96) and RSI6 (40.56) versus RSI14 (50.27).
7. MACD histogram (2.14) for re-expansion or further contraction, given the "momentum weakening" note.
Information-use note
This brief is a public-facing research preview generated by StockKit from the supplied dataset only. It is not personalized investment advice and makes no promise of returns. All levels are watch levels for observation, not instructions to act. News and sentiment sections carry low confidence because the configured sources returned no data, and the StockKit fair-value range, PEG proxy, and growth forecasts are internally computed scenario outputs rather than analyst consensus.
Strategy factors
MA交叉Strong momentum
90
MA5>MA20金叉，多头排列
MACD背离Constructive
70
MACD金叉，MACD在零轴上方，动能减弱
RSI极值Neutral
50
RSI14=50中性
布林带Neutral
55
在通道中部，带宽扩张中
量价关系Weak
35
价跌放量(1.1x)，抛压沉重
Research boundary
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