Free equity analysis
Stock Price
$1,011.17
Closing price · Feb 27, 2026
ESPP Discount
15%
Off purchase price
Lookback Provision
Yes
Max Contribution
$25,000
IRS limit applies
Discount Rate
15%
Off stock purchase price
Lookback Provision
Yes
Lower of grant or purchase price
Offering Period
6 months
Standard period
How your returns could look based on different stock price movements (assuming $10,000 contribution):
Stock stays flat
Stock change: 0%
Stock up 20%
Stock change: 20%
Stock down 10%
Stock change: -10%
Here's how a $10,000 ESPP contribution would work at Costco with the current stock price.
Calculate discounted purchase price
$1,011.17 × (1 - 15%)
= $859.49
Calculate shares purchased
$10,000 ÷ $859.49
= 11 shares
Calculate immediate market value
11 shares × $1,011.17
= $11,122.85
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Costco also offers these equity compensation programs to employees:
Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
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