Costco (COST) enters earnings facing a valuation test, with its P/E above 50 raising the bar for investors. LikeFolio's Landon Swan highlights strong membership trends but notes signs of consumer strain and increased “trading down.” Despite solid digital growth, COST must prove demand can justify its premium, especially after Walmart (WMT) weakness pressured shares.

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