Time to buy Costco stock?

Despite a disappointing third quarter, analysts like Costco's prospects moving forward. They view it as a well run company that should benefit from a rebound in the economy that may come sooner that has been predicted. No one is predicting a rip roaring holiday season for 2009, but don't be surprised to see optimism creeping back into the holiday shopping mentality along about this fall if signs that the recovery could come ahead of schedule are more evident. And, don't forget that Motley Fool predicted Costco would be one of the best stocks of 2009.