COST insider trading — Costco Wholesale Corp
Over the last 90 days, insiders at Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) made 0 open-market purchases worth $0 and 3 open-market sales worth $3.80M, making them net sellers by $3.80M. The largest sale was by Adamo Claudine (Executive Vice President), who sold 2,200 shares for $2.02M on Sep 29, 2026.
Updated Oct 16, 2026.
Recent COST insider transactions
Every Form 4 filed by Costco Wholesale Corp officers, directors and 10% owners in the last 90 days, newest first. P = open-market purchase, S = open-market sale; other codes are awards, option exercises, tax withholding or gifts.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Type | Ownership | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Wilcox William Richard | Executive Vice President | S · Sale | Direct | 1,100 | $958.21 | $1.05M | Form 4 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Frates Caton | Sr. Executive Vice President | S · Sale | Direct | 801 | $915.93 | $733K | Form 4 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Adamo Claudine | Executive Vice President | S · Sale | Direct | 2,200 | $915.93 | $2.02M | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Wilcox William Richard | Executive Vice President | A · Grant/award | Direct | 4,129 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Wilcox William Richard | Executive Vice President | F · Tax withholding | Direct | 1,935 | $902.38 | $1.75M | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Rubanenko Yoram | Executive Vice President | A · Grant/award | Direct | 4,129 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Rubanenko Yoram | Executive Vice President | F · Tax withholding | Direct | 1,696 | $902.38 | $1.53M | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Riel Pierre | Executive Vice President | A · Grant/award | Direct | 4,552 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Riel Pierre | Executive Vice President | F · Tax withholding | Direct | 1,562 | $902.38 | $1.41M | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Klauer James C | Executive Vice President | A · Grant/award | Direct | 4,129 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Klauer James C | Executive Vice President | F · Tax withholding | Direct | 936 | $902.38 | $845K | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Jones Teresa A. | Executive Vice President | A · Grant/award | Direct | 4,129 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Jones Teresa A. | Executive Vice President | F · Tax withholding | Direct | 1,459 | $902.38 | $1.32M | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Frates Caton | Executive Vice President | A · Grant/award | Direct | 4,552 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Frates Caton | Executive Vice President | F · Tax withholding | Direct | 1,654 | $902.38 | $1.49M | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Adamo Claudine | Executive Vice President | A · Grant/award | Direct | 4,129 | — | — | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Adamo Claudine | Executive Vice President | F · Tax withholding | Direct | 917 | $902.38 | $827K | Form 4 |
COST insider trading FAQ
Are insiders buying COST stock?
Not on the open market. In the last 90 days, Costco Wholesale Corp insiders made no open-market purchases, and 3 open-market sales totaling $3.80M. Purchases with the insider's own money are generally seen as a stronger signal than sales, which happen for many reasons (taxes, diversification, planned 10b5-1 sales).
Who are the insiders trading COST?
Recent sellers: Adamo Claudine, Frates Caton, Wilcox William Richard.
Where does COST insider trading data come from?
Every transaction comes from SEC Form 4 filings on EDGAR. Company officers, directors and 10% owners must file a Form 4 within two business days of buying or selling. InsiderBolt reads these filings directly from the SEC.
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Insider trading data is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Filings can be amended; always confirm details on SEC EDGAR.