COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW
COSTNasdaqGSDiscount Stores • Consumer Defensive
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Latest results at a glance
Insights from the latest company results and reports · filed 28 May 2026
Quarterly Revenue and Earnings Growth
Net sales for the quarter increased 11.6 percent to $69.15 billion, while net sales for the first 36 weeks increased 9.6 percent to $203.37 billion.
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Net income for the quarter was $2.19 billion, or $4.93 per diluted share, compared to $1.90 billion and $4.28 per diluted share in the prior year.
EPS Versus Consensus
Reported EPS of $4.93 per share exceeded the same-quarter consensus EPS of $4.92 per share for the period ending June 30, 2026.
Healthcare Partnership Expansion
[2026-08-22] Costco is partnering with SCAN Group to roll out Costco-branded Medicare Advantage and supplement plans in select states, extending services beyond traditional warehouse retail.
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Overview
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Peer Comparison
| Ticker | Price | Mkt Cap | EV/EBITDA | Fwd P/E | Rev Growth | Gross Margin | FCF Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COSTCOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW | $945.47 | $419.3B | 29.4x | 45.9x | +9.2% | 12.9% | 2.1% |
Company Profile
About the Company
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising appliances, small electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal, automotive, stamps, tickets, apparel, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and fresh food, such as meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products. The company is also involved in warehouse ancillary operations, which include gasoline, pharmacies, optical, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers. In addition, it engages in e-commerce, business centers, travel, and other businesses. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
Next Earnings Date
Sep 24, 2026
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