Costco stock gets unstuck after strong December sales. Where Cramer stands now [MSNBC.com]
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Costco stock finally woke up. Monthly sales came in hot, giving investors reason to believe that last year's sluggish performance on Wall Street won't carry over to 2026. Costco shares surged nearly 5% on Thursday after the retailer posted stronger-than-expected December sales the night before, signaling a return to momentum. U.S. comparable sales for the five weeks ending Jan. 4 rose 6.3% when excluding fluctuations in foreign currencies and gas prices. The advance blew past the 3.5% estimate and marked an acceleration from November's 5.8% gain. It gave investors a new reason to reconsider the bearish narrative that had weighed on the stock. In the early days of 2026, Costco stock rose over 7% after losing nearly 6% last year on concerns about its elevated valuation, slipping membership renewal rates, and slower shopping trends. Jim Cramer believes the tide is turning for Costco. "This is not done" going higher, Jim said during the Morning Meeting for Investing Club members. He added
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