Is Costco considered a private business?

Is Costco considered a private business?

Costco is a Washington corporation, publicly traded under the Nasdaq ticker symbol "COST", with its home office in Issaquah, Washington.

Who currently owns Costco?

Costco is currently owned by Costco Wholesale Corporation. It's the result of a merger between two different companies: Price Club and Costco.11 Jan 2022

Who is Costco owned by Walmart?

Walmart does not own Costco Wholesalers as of 2022. In fact, Costco is Walmart's biggest competitor as the second biggest retail corporation in the United States. Costco is not owned by a single person but is owned by a multinational company managed by a board of directors and public stockholders.