** Retailer Costco Wholesale COST.O might adjust its international supply chain if tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump cause significant price increases, Chief Executive Officer Ron Vachris stated on Thursday
** Co missed Wall Street's quarterly profit estimates due to rising merchandise costs
SHIELDED FROM TARIFFS
** J.P. Morgan ("overweight," PT: $1,070) sees co as a standout performer with impressive sales growth, global success, and significant expansion potential
** Bernstein ("outperform," PT: $1,177) sees co as a high-quality company with strong consumer traction and long growth runway
** Brokerage expects co's low exposure to recently tariffed countries and strong private label presence to help mitigate tariff impacts
** Jefferies ("buy," PT: $1,180) sees strong comparable sales growth and low exposure to tariffed countries as key positives
** Telsey Advisory Group ("outperform," PT: $1100) expects co to remain profitable due to strong sales and high membership renewals
(Reporting by Rashika Singh in Bengaluru)
((rashika.singh@thomsonreuters.com))