Costco Wholesale Corp

COST

Equity

ISIN null / Valor 903618

NASDAQ (2025-12-05)

USD 902.66-2.86%

Costco Wholesale Corp
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About company

stco locations worldwide and online at Costco.com. With a focus on providing high-quality products at lower prices, Costco Wholesale Corp operates an international chain of membership warehouses offering a wide range of products including groceries, electronics, apparel, and more. In addition to its retail operations, Costco Wholesale Industries operates manufacturing businesses to further support its goal of providing members with top-quality products at competitive prices. The company, publicly traded under the Nasdaq ticker symbol "COST", is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, and offers three types of membership to individuals and businesses, providing additional savings and rewards to its members.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Services

Net Sales Growth

For the fourth quarter, net sales increased by 8.0% to $84.4 billion compared to $78.2 billion in the same period last year. Over the fiscal year, net sales rose by 8.1% to $269.9 billion, up from $249.6 billion the previous year.

Comparable Sales Performance

Comparable sales for the fourth quarter showed a total increase of 5.7%, while the fiscal year saw a 6.4% rise. Breakdowns include 5.1% in the U.S., 6.3% in Canada, and 8.6% in other international markets for the quarter.

E-commerce Expansion

Costco’s e-commerce sales grew by 13.6% in the fourth quarter and 15.6% for the fiscal year, highlighting the company’s successful expansion in online retail channels.

Increased Net Income

Net income for the fourth quarter reached $2.610 billion, or $5.87 per diluted share, up from $2.354 billion and $5.29 per diluted share last year. For the fiscal year, net income was $8.099 billion, translating to $18.21 per diluted share, compared to $7.367 billion and $16.56 per diluted share the previous year.

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