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Equity

Preferred Stock

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2026Jun 3, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates the issuance of new preferred shares to raise capital, while a decrease reflects the redemption or conversion of these shares.

Detailed definition

This represents the par value of shares that grant holders priority over common stockholders regarding dividend payments...

Peer comparison

Most mature retailers like Costco carry zero preferred stock, relying instead on common equity and debt.

Metric ID: preferred_stock

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Range$0$0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Costco Wholesale's preferred stock?
Costco Wholesale (COST) reported preferred stock of $0 in Q1 2026.
What does preferred stock mean?
The total par value of shares that have priority over common stock for dividends and assets.