12 Best Long Term Low Risk Stocks to Buy Right Now

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10. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 75  

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) engages in the operation of membership warehouses. The company has a long-term growth plan with a focus on membership expansion, international development, and technological advancements. In the first quarter of 2025, Costco reported net sales of $60.99 billion, a 7.5% increase from $56.72 billion in the same period last year. Net income for the quarter was $1.798 billion, or $4.04 per diluted share, up from $1.589 billion, or $3.58 per diluted share, in the previous year. In September 2024, Costco implemented its first membership fee hike in seven years. The company has not observed significant changes in renewal trends, with potential financial impacts expected in late fiscal 2025 and 2026.

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