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AI Earnings Predictions for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

Machine learning predictions based on historical earnings data and price patterns

Latest Prediction

SELL

1-Day Prediction

-2.11%

$962.25

0% positive prob.

5-Day Prediction

-4.24%

$941.33

0% positive prob.

20-Day Prediction

-2.89%

$954.58

0% positive prob.

Price at prediction: $983.00 Confidence: 100.0% Model AUC: 1.0000 Quarter: Q4 2025

Historical Earnings Predictions

Quarter Signal 1D Return 5D Return 20D Return Confidence Actual 5D
Q4 2025 SELL -2.11% -4.24% -2.89% 100.0% Pending
Q3 2025 SELL -2.46% -4.45% -4.49% 100.0% Pending

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2025
Q4

Q4 2025 Earnings

8-K SELL

Mar 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.

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

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

2025
Q1

Q1 2025 Earnings

8-K

May 29, 2025

0000909832-25-000031

cost-20250529FALSECOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW000090983200009098322025-05-292025-05-29

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): May 29, 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 May 29, 2025, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the third quarter (twelve weeks) and the first 36 weeks of fiscal 2025, ended May 11, 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 third quarter of fiscal 2025 is attached as Exhibit 99.2. Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1.    Press release dated May 29, 2025. 99.2.    Third 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: May 29, 2025By:/s/ Gary Millerchip Gary Millerchip Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

2024
Q4

Q4 2024 Earnings

8-K

Mar 6, 2025

0000909832-25-000012

cost-20250306FALSECOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW000090983200009098322025-03-062025-03-06

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 6, 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 March 6, 2025, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the second quarter (twelve weeks) and the first 24 weeks of fiscal 2025, ended February 16, 2025, and sales results for the four weeks ended March 2, 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 second quarter of fiscal 2025 is attached as Exhibit 99.2. Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1.    Press release dated March 6, 2025. 99.2.    Second 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: March 6, 2025By:/s/ Gary Millerchip Gary Millerchip Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

2024
Q3

Q3 2024 Earnings

8-K

Dec 12, 2024

0000909832-24-000075

cost-20241212FALSECOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW000090983200009098322024-12-122024-12-12

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 12, 2024

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 12, 2024, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the first quarter (twelve weeks) of fiscal 2025, ended November 24, 2024. 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 2025 is attached as Exhibit 99.2. Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1.    Press release dated December 12, 2024. 99.2.    First 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: December 12, 2024By:/s/ Gary Millerchip Gary Millerchip Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

2024
Q2

Q2 2024 Earnings

8-K

Sep 26, 2024

0000909832-24-000043

cost-20240926FALSECOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW000090983200009098322024-09-262024-09-26

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 26, 2024

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 26, 2024, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the 16-week fourth quarter and the 52-week fiscal year, ended September 1, 2024. 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 2024 is attached as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1.    Press release dated September 26, 2024. 99.2.    Fourth quarter fiscal 2024 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 26, 2024By:/s/ Gary Millerchip Gary Millerchip Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

2024
Q1

Q1 2024 Earnings

8-K

May 30, 2024

0000909832-24-000026

cost-20240530FALSECOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW000090983200009098322024-05-302024-05-30

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): May 30, 2024

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 May 30, 2024, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the third quarter (twelve weeks) and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2024, ended May 12, 2024. 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 third quarter of fiscal 2024 is attached as Exhibit 99.2. Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1.    Press release dated May 30, 2024. 99.2.    Third quarter fiscal 2024 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: May 30, 2024By:/s/ Gary Millerchip Gary Millerchip Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

2023
Q4

Q4 2023 Earnings

8-K

Mar 7, 2024

0000909832-24-000012

cost-20240307FALSECOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW000090983200009098322024-03-072024-03-07

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 7, 2024

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 7, 2024, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the second quarter (twelve weeks) and the first 24 weeks of fiscal 2024, ended February 18, 2024, and sales results for the four weeks ended March 3, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1.    Press release dated March 7, 2024. 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 7, 2024By:/s/ Richard A. Galanti Richard A. Galanti Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director

2023
Q3

Q3 2023 Earnings

8-K

Dec 14, 2023

0000909832-23-000062

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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 13, 2023

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 14, 2023, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the 12-week first quarter, ended November 26, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 8.01.    Other Events On December 13, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $15 per share, payable January 12, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 28, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1.    Press release dated December 14, 2023. 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 14, 2023By:/s/ Richard A. Galanti Richard A. Galanti Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director

2023
Q2

Q2 2023 Earnings

8-K

Sep 26, 2023

0000909832-23-000038

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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 26, 2023

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 26, 2023, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the 17-week fourth quarter and the 53-week fiscal year, ended September 3, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1.    Press release dated September 26, 2023. 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 26, 2023By:/s/ Richard A. Galanti Richard A. Galanti Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director

2023
Q1

Q1 2023 Earnings

8-K

May 25, 2023

0000909832-23-000025

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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): May 25, 2023

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 May 25, 2023, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the third quarter (twelve weeks) and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2023, ended May 7, 2023. A copy of the press release is included in Item 9.01.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are included in this report:

99.1.    Press release dated May 25, 2023. 104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document contained in Exhibit 101).

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: May 25, 2023By:/s/ Richard A. Galanti Richard A. Galanti Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director

2022
Q4

Q4 2022 Earnings

8-K

Mar 3, 2023

0000909832-23-000010

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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 2, 2023

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 2, 2023, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the second quarter (twelve weeks) and the first 24 weeks of fiscal 2023, ended February 12, 2023, and sales results for the four weeks ended February 26, 2023. A copy of the press release is included in Item 9.01.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are included in this report:

99.1.    Press release dated March 2, 2023. 104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document contained in Exhibit 101).

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, on March 2, 2023.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

By:/s/ Richard A. Galanti Richard A. Galanti Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director

2022
Q3

Q3 2022 Earnings

8-K

Dec 9, 2022

0000909832-22-000029

cost-20221208FALSECOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW000090983200009098322022-12-082022-12-08

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 8, 2022

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 8, 2022, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the first quarter (twelve weeks) of fiscal 2023, ended November 20, 2022. A copy of the press release is included in Item 9.01.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are included in this report:

99.1.    Press release dated December 8, 2022. 104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document contained in Exhibit 101).

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, on December 8, 2022.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

By:/s/ Richard A. Galanti Richard A. Galanti Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

2022
Q2

Q2 2022 Earnings

8-K

Sep 23, 2022

0001193125-22-249988

8-K

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW false 0000909832 0000909832 2022-09-22 2022-09-22

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 22, 2022

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington

0-20355

91-1223280

(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 class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

COST

NASDAQ

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 22, 2022, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the 16-week fourth quarter and the 52-week fiscal year, ended August 28, 2022. A copy of the press release is included in Item 9.01.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is included in this report:

99.1.

Press release dated September 22, 2022.

104

Cover page Interactive data file (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

2

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, on September 23, 2022.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Richard A. Galanti

Richard A. Galanti

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2022
Q1

Q1 2022 Earnings

8-K

May 26, 2022

0001193125-22-161034

8-K

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW false 0000909832 0000909832 2022-05-26 2022-05-26

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): May 26, 2022

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington

0-20355

91-1223280

(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 class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

COST

NASDAQ

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 May 26, 2022, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the third quarter (twelve weeks) and first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2022, ended May 8, 2022. A copy of the press release is included in Item 9.01. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is included in this report:

99.1.

Press release dated May 26, 2022.

104

Cover page Interactive data file (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

2

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, on May 26, 2022.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Richard A. Galanti

Richard A. Galanti

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2021
Q4

Q4 2021 Earnings

8-K

Mar 4, 2022

0001193125-22-065629

8-K

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW false 0000909832 0000909832 2022-03-03 2022-03-03

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 3, 2022

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington

0-20355

91-1223280

(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 class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

COST

NASDAQ

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 3, 2022, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the second quarter (twelve weeks) and the first 24 weeks of fiscal 2022, ended February 13, 2022, and sales results for the four weeks ended February 27, 2022. A copy of the press release is included in Item 9.01. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is included in this report:

99.1.

Press release dated March 3, 2022.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document contained in Exhibit 101).

2

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, on March 4, 2022.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Richard A. Galanti

Richard A. Galanti

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2021
Q3

Q3 2021 Earnings

8-K

Dec 9, 2021

0001193125-21-352764

8-K

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW false 0000909832 0000909832 2021-12-09 2021-12-09

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 9, 2021

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington

0-20355

91-1223280

(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 class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

COST

NASDAQ

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 9, 2021, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the first quarter (twelve weeks) of fiscal 2022, ended November 21, 2021. A copy of the press release is included in Item 9.01. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is included in this report:

99.1.

Press release dated December 9, 2021.

2

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, on December 9, 2021.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Richard A. Galanti

Richard A. Galanti

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2021
Q2

Q2 2021 Earnings

8-K

Sep 23, 2021

0001193125-21-280728

8-K

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW false 0000909832 0000909832 2021-09-23 2021-09-23

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 23, 2021

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington

0-20355

91-1223280

(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 class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

COST

NASDAQ

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 23, 2021, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the 16-week fourth quarter and the 52-week fiscal year, ended August 29, 2021. A copy of the press release is included in Item 9.01. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is included in this report:

99.1. Press release dated September 23, 2021.

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, on September 23, 2021.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Richard A. Galanti

Richard A. Galanti

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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2021
Q1

Q1 2021 Earnings

8-K

May 27, 2021

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8-K

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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): May 27, 2021

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington

0-20355

91-1223280

(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 class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

COST

NASDAQ

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 May 27, 2021, the Company issued a press release containing its operating results for the third quarter (twelve weeks) and first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2021, ended May 9, 2021. A copy of the press release is included in Item 9.01. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is included in this report:

99.1.

Press release dated May 27, 2021.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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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, on May 27, 2021.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Richard A. Galanti

Richard A. Galanti

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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