Costco Stock Tumbles 7% After Earnings Miss—What’s Next for the Retail Giant?

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) faced a sharp decline in its stock price on March 7, 2025, after reporting fiscal second-quarter earnings that failed to meet Wall Street expectations. Despite strong revenue, the company’s profitability concerns, cautious consumer spending, and potential tariff impacts triggered a negative reaction among investors. Earnings Miss and Market Reaction Costco