Costco's stock has traded above $1,000 as of the October 30 close, but the article says there is nothing to suggest a stock split is likely in 2027, since its last split was in 2000 and fractional investing reduces the need for one. The shares were up 17.3% year to date as of November 1, compared with the S&P 500's 10.7% return. The company reported a 92.3% renewal rate in North America for fiscal 2026's fourth quarter, a 30% rise in site and app traffic, and plans to grow from 939 warehouses at fiscal year-end 2026 to 967 by 2027. The author views Costco as having both defensive and growth traits, noting its shares have risen 97.2% over five years versus 61.3% for the S&P 500.
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