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Deutsche Bank Downgrades Costco Wholesale (COST) to Hold; Amazon/Whole Foods a 'Game Changer'

June 19, 2017 5:57 AM EDT
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    Up: 8 | Down: 4 | New: 35
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Deutsche Bank downgraded Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $172.00 (from $187.00).

Analyst Paul Trussel said the pipeline of positive catalysts has played out and the competitive backdrop is intensifying with AMZN & WMT accelerating in-store and online efforts and innovation.

"The WFM acquisition represents a game changer with COST's competitive moat in grocery under greater threat while its digital platform lags peers, putting membership renewal at risk for decline," Trussel commented.

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Shares of Costco Wholesale closed at $167.11 yesterday.



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