Current Assets

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

Costco Wholesale Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities increased by 0.8% to $801.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.1%, from $748.00M to $801.00M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ2 2026Mar 11, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels provide a larger buffer for operational needs and strategic opportunities, while lower levels may indicate tight liquidity or aggressive capital deployment.

Detailed definition

This is the aggregate of all highly liquid assets, including cash, bank deposits, and short-term marketable securities t...

Peer comparison

A fundamental liquidity metric used by all public companies to assess financial health.

Metric ID: cash_equivalents_marketable_securities_total

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$359.00M$365.00M$389.00M$558.00M$584.00M$600.00M$645.00M$665.00M$670.00M$691.00M$748.00M$777.00M$795.00M$801.00M
QoQ Change+1.7%+6.6%+43.4%+4.7%+2.7%+7.5%+3.1%+0.8%+3.1%+8.2%+3.9%+2.3%+0.8%
YoY Change+55.4%+60.0%+54.2%+15.6%+13.9%+11.7%+7.1%+12.5%+16.0%+15.1%+7.1%
Range$359.00M$801.00M
CAGR+28.0%
Avg YoY Growth+24.4%
Median YoY Growth+15.1%
Current Streak13+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Costco Wholesale's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities?
Costco Wholesale (COST) reported cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $801.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Costco Wholesale's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities changed year-over-year?
Costco Wholesale's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities increased by 7.1% year-over-year, from $748.00M to $801.00M.
What does cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities mean?
The total amount of cash and easily sellable investments the company holds.