COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW
COSTNasdaqGSLatest results at a glance
Insights from the latest company results and reports · filed 24 Sept 2026
Quarterly Sales and Earnings Growth
Net sales for the fourth quarter increased 11.2 percent to $93.9 billion, while full-year net sales rose 10.1 percent to $297.2 billion. Fourth-quarter net income reached $2.998 billion, or $6.75 per diluted share, compared with $2.610 billion and $5.87 per diluted share in the prior year.
Earnings Exceed Consensus Estimates
Reported diluted EPS of $6.75 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, exceeded the same-quarter consensus estimate of $6.53 per share. This marked the fourth consecutive quarter in which reported EPS surpassed the comparable consensus estimate.
Non-Recurring Tariff Refund Impact
The fourth-quarter result included a non-recurring benefit of $0.15 per diluted share from IEEPA tariff refunds, partially offset by reinvestment of those refunds in increased member values.
Membership Penetration Milestone
[2026-09-29] A financial news outlet reported that executive membership reached record penetration levels as sales surged 11.2% in fiscal 2026.
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