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Costco Wholesale Corp

COST

Costco Wholesale Corp is a global membership-based retailer that operates a network of warehouse clubs designed to provide high-quality merchandise at low prices.

Market cap
$420.05B-0.8%
Revenue$303.15B+10.1%
Net income$9.2B+13.9%
EPS (diluted)$20.76+14.0%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Dec 10, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$74.2B
EPS estimate$4.93

Financials

Q4 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$95.7B+11.1%
Gross profit$12.2B+9.7%
Operating income$3.8B+13.8%
Net income$3.0B+14.9%
EPS (diluted)$6.75+15.0%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$20.2B+42.7%
Total debt$10.2B+2.5%
Total equity$35.8B+22.8%
Total assets$89.0B+15.5%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$420.05B-0.8%
Enterprise value$410.03B-0.9%
P/E45.5×-6.1×
P/S1.4×-0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin12.8%0.0pp
Operating margin3.9%+0.1pp
Net margin3%+0.1pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity28.4%-2.3pp
Debt / equity0.3×-0.1×
Current ratio1.1×0.0×

Segments

By product

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Fresh Foods$10.4B+9.8%

Competitors

Profile

Costco Wholesale Corp is a global membership-based retailer that operates a network of warehouse clubs designed to provide high-quality merchandise at low prices. The company leverages high sales volumes and rapid inventory turnover through a limited selection of nationally branded and private-label products. By utilizing efficient distribution methods like cross-docking and maintaining a no-frills shopping environment, the company achieves significant operating efficiencies that support its low-margin business model.

Competitive position

A leading global warehouse club operator known for high member loyalty and a dominant private-label brand.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, China, Europe
Customer segmentsMass market consumers, Small business owners, Premium loyalty members
Business modelMembership-based retail, Brick-and-mortar, E-commerce, Private-label manufacturing
SuppliersNational brand manufacturers, Private-label producers, Agricultural producers, Logistics and freight providers
CustomersIndividual household members, Small business owners, Food service providers
Listed1982
Employees316.0K
CEORon Vachris
Websitecostco.com
FilingsSEC EDGAR

FAQ

What is Costco Wholesale Corp's market cap?
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has a market capitalization of $420.05B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Costco Wholesale Corp's revenue and profitability?
Costco Wholesale Corp generated $303.15B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $9.2B, representing a net margin of 3.0%. Gross margin stands at 12.8%. The latest reported period is Q4 2026.
Who are Costco Wholesale Corp's competitors?
Costco Wholesale Corp's key competitors include BJ's Wholesale Club, Target, Amazon, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Costco Wholesale Corp partner with?
Costco Wholesale Corp's notable partners include Visa.
What subsidiaries does Costco Wholesale Corp have?
Costco Wholesale Corp's subsidiaries include Costco Travel, Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd..
Where is Costco Wholesale Corp headquartered?
Costco Wholesale Corp is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 316,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1982.