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- 1/9/2026 -
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Costco Co. (COST) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Costco Co. (COST). During the week, the COST gained 70.38 points, or 8.24%, and closed at 924.88 on Friday, January 9, 2026. Weekly volume was 42% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See COST long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on February 13, 2025 at 1078.00 and reached 844.06 on December 16, 2025. COST lost 233.94 points, or 21.70%, in 43 weeks. The price is now at the 34.55% retracement level.
 Medium-term trend: [See COST medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on June 3, 2025 at 1067.08 and reached 844.06 on December 16, 2025. COST lost 223.02 points, or 20.90%, in 28 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (822.59) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. COST may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See COST weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since June 13, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See COST short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on December 16, 2025 at 844.06 and reached 931.67 on January 8, 2026. COST gained -87.61 points, or -10.38%, in 23 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See COST daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since December 24, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.
The price has closed on Friday above the upper Bollinger Band. It is considered a bullish signal. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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