If You Invested $10,000.00 in Costco in 2010

Costco (COST)

If you had invested $10,000 in Costco in 2010, it would be worth about $128,957.53 today. That equals roughly +1189.6% over the period, or around 18.6% annually. Overall, this reflects strong performance for this window on past data, though results vary significantly by entry date.

Value today

$128,957.53

+1189.6% total return over 16 years

What this means

  • The chart shows the worst peak-to-trough dip in this window, not just the headline.
  • Use the chart to see when losses showed up before the finish line.
  • Largest peak-to-trough dip in this window ≈ 31.5% (historical; not a ceiling on future risk).

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Investment results at a glance

Initial
$10,000.00
Final value
$128,957.53
Total return
1189.6%
CAGR
18.6%
Max drawdown
-31.5%
Profit
$118,957.53
Multiple
12.90x
Annualized return
18.6%

Data through 2026-04-23.

Historical context

This page shows how a one-time investment in Costco would have changed in value over the selected period using historical price data. It is designed to help illustrate past growth, drawdowns, and long-term return behavior, not to predict future performance. Equity returns can be influenced by earnings growth, valuation changes, dividends where available, buybacks, and broader market conditions.

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Scenario growth over time

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Scenario growth over time

Performance insights

  • Total return was +1189.6%
  • Average annual return (CAGR) was +18.6%
  • Worst drawdown was -31.5%
A $10,000.00 investment in Costco grew more than 12× over 16 years.

Value over time

Year2017
Value$23,661.33
Annual return+16.2%
Year2018
Value$25,897.53
Annual return+9.5%
Year2019
Value$37,365.88
Annual return+44.3%
Year2020
Value$47,899.82
Annual return+28.2%
Year2021
Value$72,171.37
Annual return+50.7%
Year2022
Value$58,034.58
Annual return-19.6%
Year2023
Value$83,915.58
Annual return+44.6%
Year2024
Value$116,484.87
Annual return+38.8%
Year2025
Value$109,628.78
Annual return-5.9%
Year2026
Value$128,957.53
Annual return+17.6%

About Costco

This is a publicly traded stock. Historical performance does not include dividends unless stated. Past results do not guarantee future returns.

Start2011-04-25
End2026-04-23

What this shows

Results use the first available close in 2010 through 2026-04-23.

How this historical result is calculated

  • This page uses historical closing price data for Costco over the selected period.
  • For lump-sum scenarios, the starting value is based on the selected investment amount and the historical price at the chosen start date.
  • Results do not include taxes, fees, spreads, slippage, or other transaction costs unless explicitly stated.
  • Corporate actions such as stock splits, and dividends where supported by the data source, may be reflected depending on asset type and data availability.
  • This tool is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

Results shown are nominal returns and do not account for inflation.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Final verdict

Best used as historical context: same methodology as our calculators, one scenario at a time. Stack it next to other “if you had invested” pages to compare paths—not to time trades. Educational only.

FAQ

What does this page show?
It shows how a one-time historical investment would have changed in value over the selected period.
How is the final value calculated?
The result applies historical price change from the selected start date to the latest available date to the initial amount.
Does this include dividends?
Dividend and split adjustments may be reflected where supported by the data source and asset type.
Where does the data come from?
The page uses historical daily closing prices from third-party market data providers used across CalculatorInvest tools.
Is this financial advice?
No. This page is for educational and informational purposes only.