Natixis Advisors Reduces Costco Wholesale Stake

Institutional investor trims holdings in retail giant by 6.7% in Q3

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Natixis Advisors LLC, an institutional investor, reduced its holdings in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) by 6.7% in the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent 13F filing. The firm now owns approximately 286,167 shares of the retailer's stock, valued at $264,885,000.

Why it matters

Costco is one of the largest and most successful retail chains in the United States, known for its membership-based warehouse clubs and wide range of merchandise. Changes in institutional ownership of Costco stock can provide insights into investor sentiment and market trends surrounding the company.

The details

Natixis Advisors LLC, an investment management firm, decreased its position in Costco Wholesale by selling 20,448 shares during the third quarter. The firm now holds a 0.06% stake in the retailer. Other hedge funds and institutional investors have also made changes to their Costco holdings, with some increasing and others decreasing their positions.

  • Natixis Advisors LLC reduced its Costco holdings in the 3rd quarter of 2025.

The players

Natixis Advisors LLC

An investment management firm that reduced its stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation.

Costco Wholesale Corporation

A leading membership-based warehouse club chain that sells a wide variety of merchandise in bulk at discounted prices.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Natixis Advisors' Costco holdings suggests that some institutional investors may be reevaluating their positions in the retail giant, though the overall sentiment remains positive with the majority of analysts rating the stock as a 'Moderate Buy'.