Other International Operations — Merchandise costs
Business Segments · Merchandise costsCostco Wholesale Other International Operations — Merchandise costs increased by 11.3% to $8.48B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.3%, from $7.62B to $8.48B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toTotal Cost of Revenue
How to read this metric
An increase relative to revenue suggests margin compression or rising supply chain costs, while a decrease relative to revenue suggests improved procurement efficiency.
Detailed definition
Includes the direct costs associated with purchasing inventory sold within the Other International segment, including fr...
Peer comparison
Comparable to cost of goods sold (COGS) for specific geographic segments in global retail peers.
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cost_segment_other_international_merchandise_costsHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $7.18B | $7.18B | $7.18B | $7.18B | $7.62B | $8.48B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +6.2% | +11.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +6.2% | +11.3% |
Range$7.18B – $8.48B
CAGR+14.3%
Avg YoY Growth+8.7%
Median YoY Growth+8.7%
Current Streak5+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Costco Wholesale's other international operations — merchandise costs?
- Costco Wholesale (COST) reported other international operations — merchandise costs of $8.48B in Q4 2025.
- How has Costco Wholesale's other international operations — merchandise costs changed year-over-year?
- Costco Wholesale's other international operations — merchandise costs increased by 11.3% year-over-year, from $7.62B to $8.48B.
- What does other international operations — merchandise costs mean?
- The direct costs incurred to acquire the goods sold in the Other International segment.