Other International Operations — FIFO Inventory Amount
Geographic · FIFO Inventory AmountCostco Wholesale Other International Operations — FIFO Inventory Amount increased by 6.8% to $3.34B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.8%, from $3.13B to $3.34B.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2017
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
Rising inventory levels relative to sales may indicate slowing demand or overstocking, while declining levels might suggest supply chain constraints or high turnover.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total value of merchandise inventory held for sale in the company's international retail ware...
Peer comparison
Standard across retail peers, though comparability depends on whether the peer uses LIFO or FIFO; FIFO values are generally higher during periods of inflation.
Metric ID:
cost_segment_other_international_operations_fifo_inventory_amountHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.51B | $2.78B | $2.92B | $3.13B | $3.34B |
| QoQ Change | — | +10.8% | +5.0% | +7.1% | +6.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +10.8% | +5.0% | +7.1% | +6.8% |
Range$2.51B – $3.34B
CAGR+33.1%
Avg YoY Growth+7.4%
Median YoY Growth+7.0%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Costco Wholesale's other international operations — fifo inventory amount?
- Costco Wholesale (COST) reported other international operations — fifo inventory amount of $3.34B in Q3 2025.
- How has Costco Wholesale's other international operations — fifo inventory amount changed year-over-year?
- Costco Wholesale's other international operations — fifo inventory amount increased by 6.8% year-over-year, from $3.13B to $3.34B.
- What does other international operations — fifo inventory amount mean?
- The total cost of goods currently held in stock for sale in international warehouses, valued under the assumption that the oldest items are sold first.