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Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 910 warehouses, serving more than 80 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (93% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
| Founded: | 1976 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | ISSAQUAH |
| Market Cap: | 449.2B | IPO Year: | 1994 |
| Target Price: | $1073.15 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 1.7M |
| Analyst Decision: | Buy | Number of Analysts: | 21 |
| Dividend Yield: | Dividend Payout Frequency: | quarterly | |
| EPS: | 9.08 | EPS Growth: | 9.96 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $844.06 - $1067.08 | Next Earning Date: | 06-04-2026 |
| Revenue: | $275,235,000,000 | Revenue Growth: | 8.17% |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 10.12% | Revenue Growth (next year): | 7.44% |
| P/E Ratio: | 110.52 | Index: | |
| Free Cash Flow: | 7.8B | FCF Growth: | +31.39% |
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Stock Insider Trading Activity of Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
Adamo Claudine
Sell
Executive Vice President
COST Mar 9, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$1,003.02
Shares
730
Total Value
$732,205.33
Owned After
6,121.195
SEC Form 4
Jones Teresa A.
Sell
Executive Vice President
COST Jan 21, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$986.26
Shares
850
Total Value
$838,318.20
Owned After
4,227.804
SEC Form 4
DECKER SUSAN L
Sell
Director
COST Jan 16, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$955.00
Shares
458
Total Value
$437,390.00
Owned After
8,531.936
SEC Form 4
Klauer James C
Sell
Executive Vice President
COST Jan 14, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$939.00
Shares
1,500
Total Value
$1,408,500.00
Owned After
44,836.994
SEC Form 4
Miller Russell D
Sell
Sr. Executive Vice President
COST Jan 9, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$916.32
Shares
1,500
Total Value
$1,374,480.00
Owned After
8,240
SEC Form 4
POLIT JAVIER
Sell
Executive Vice President
COST Dec 30, 2025
Avg Cost/Share
$862.90
Shares
558
Total Value
$481,758.59
Owned After
10,189.592
SEC Form 4
POLIT JAVIER
Sell
Executive Vice President
COST Dec 29, 2025
Avg Cost/Share
$867.21
Shares
2,049
Total Value
$1,776,903.86
Owned After
10,189.592
SEC Form 4
| Insider | Ticker | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Avg Cost | Shares | Total Value | Owned After | SEC Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamo Claudine | COST | Executive Vice President | Mar 9, 2026 | Sell | $1,003.02 | 730 | $732,205.33 | 6,121.195 | |
| Jones Teresa A. | COST | Executive Vice President | Jan 21, 2026 | Sell | $986.26 | 850 | $838,318.20 | 4,227.804 | |
| DECKER SUSAN L | COST | Director | Jan 16, 2026 | Sell | $955.00 | 458 | $437,390.00 | 8,531.936 | |
| Klauer James C | COST | Executive Vice President | Jan 14, 2026 | Sell | $939.00 | 1,500 | $1,408,500.00 | 44,836.994 | |
| Miller Russell D | COST | Sr. Executive Vice President | Jan 9, 2026 | Sell | $916.32 | 1,500 | $1,374,480.00 | 8,240 | |
| POLIT JAVIER | COST | Executive Vice President | Dec 30, 2025 | Sell | $862.90 | 558 | $481,758.59 | 10,189.592 | |
| POLIT JAVIER | COST | Executive Vice President | Dec 29, 2025 | Sell | $867.21 | 2,049 | $1,776,903.86 | 10,189.592 |
Earnings Transcripts
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
2025 Q4 Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K SELL Mar 5, 2026 · 100% conf.
2025
Q4
Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K SELLMar 5, 2026 · 100% conf.
AI Prediction SELL
1D
-2.11%
$962.25
Act: +1.52%
5D
-4.24%
$941.33
20D
-2.89%
$954.58
Price: $983.00 Prob +5D: 0% AUC: 1.000
0000909832-26-000025
cost-20260305FALSECOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW000090983200009098322026-03-052026-03-05
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 5, 2026
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington0-2035591-1223280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File No.)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
999 Lake Drive Issaquah, WA 98027 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 425-313-8100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.005 per shareCOSTNASDAQ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On March 5, 2026, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the second quarter (twelve weeks) and the first 24 weeks of fiscal 2026, ended February 15, 2026, and sales results for the four weeks ended March 1, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, a copy of the Company's earnings release supplement for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 is attached as Exhibit 99.2. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
99.1. Press release dated March 5, 2026. 99.2. Second quarter fiscal 2026 supplemental information. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
Dated: March 5, 2026By:/s/ Gary Millerchip Gary Millerchip Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
2025 Q3 Q3 2025 Earnings
8-K SELL Dec 11, 2025 · 100% conf.
2025
Q3
Q3 2025 Earnings
8-K SELLDec 11, 2025 · 100% conf.
AI Prediction SELL
1D
-2.46%
$862.06
5D
-4.45%
$844.44
20D
-4.49%
$844.09
Price: $883.78 Prob +5D: 0% AUC: 1.000
0000909832-25-000164
cost-20251211FALSECOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW000090983200009098322025-12-112025-12-11
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 11, 2025
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington0-2035591-1223280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File No.)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
999 Lake Drive Issaquah, WA 98027 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 425-313-8100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.005 per shareCOSTNASDAQ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On December 11, 2025, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the first quarter (twelve weeks) of fiscal 2026, ended November 23, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, a copy of the Company's earnings release supplement for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 is attached as Exhibit 99.2. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
99.1. Press release dated December 11, 2025. 99.2. First quarter fiscal 2026 supplemental information. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
Dated: December 11, 2025By:/s/ Gary Millerchip Gary Millerchip Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
2025 Q2 Q2 2025 Earnings
8-K Sep 25, 2025
2025
Q2
Q2 2025 Earnings
8-KSep 25, 2025
0000909832-25-000093
cost-20250925FALSECOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW000090983200009098322025-09-252025-09-25
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 25, 2025
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington0-2035591-1223280 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File No.)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
999 Lake Drive Issaquah, WA 98027 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 425-313-8100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.005 per shareCOSTNASDAQ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On September 25, 2025, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the 16-week fourth quarter and the 52-week fiscal year, ended August 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, a copy of the Company's earnings release supplement for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 is attached as Exhibit 99.2. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
99.1. Press release dated September 25, 2025. 99.2. Fourth quarter fiscal 2025 supplemental information. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
Dated: September 25, 2025By:/s/ Gary Millerchip Gary Millerchip Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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