Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) Financial Statements
Industry: Variety Stores (Retail)
In fiscal 2026, Costco Wholesale reported revenue of $303.15B, up 10.1% from $275.24B the year before. Net income was $9.23B (a 3.0% net margin), or $20.76 per diluted share. Gross margin was 12.8% and operating margin was 3.9%. Operating activities generated $15.82B of cash, leaving $9.38B of free cash flow. At fiscal year end, Costco Wholesale held $89.05B in total assets against $53.24B in total liabilities, including $20.21B of cash and equivalents.
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Costco Wholesale Key Stats
| Share Price | $954.63 |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $424.26B |
| P/E Ratio | 46.0 |
| Revenue YoY Growth | +10.1% |
| 52-Week Range | $846.26 – $1,092.58 |
| Shares Outstanding | 444.0 million (basic, 2026 Q4) |
Costco Wholesale Income Statement
| FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $195.93B | $226.95B | $242.29B | $254.45B | $275.24B | $303.15B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $170.68B | $199.38B | $212.59B | $222.36B | $239.89B | $264.28B |
| Gross Profit | $25.25B | $27.57B | $29.70B | $32.09B | $35.35B | $38.88B |
| Operating Income | $6.71B | $7.79B | $8.11B | $9.29B | $10.38B | $11.69B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $6.68B | $7.84B | $8.49B | $9.74B | $10.82B | $12.25B |
| Income Tax | $1.60B | $1.93B | $2.19B | $2.37B | $2.72B | $3.02B |
| Net Income | $5.01B | $5.84B | $6.29B | $7.37B | $8.10B | $9.23B |
| Diluted EPS | $11.27 | $13.14 | $14.16 | $16.56 | $18.21 | $20.76 |
Costco Wholesale Quarterly Results
| 2026 Q1 | 2026 Q2 | 2026 Q3 | 2026 Q4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $67.31B | $69.60B | $70.53B | $95.72B |
| Net Income | $2.00B | $2.04B | $2.19B | $3.00B |
| Diluted EPS | $4.50 | $4.58 | $4.93 | $6.75 |
Costco Wholesale Balance Sheet
| FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $11.26B | $10.20B | $13.70B | $9.91B | $14.16B | $20.21B |
| Current Assets | $29.50B | $32.70B | $35.88B | $34.25B | $38.38B | $46.58B |
| Total Assets | $59.27B | $64.17B | $68.99B | $69.83B | $77.10B | $89.05B |
| Current Liabilities | $29.44B | $32.00B | $33.58B | $35.46B | $37.11B | $43.95B |
| Total Long-Term Debt | $7.49B | $6.56B | $6.46B | $5.90B | $5.79B | $6.16B |
| Total Liabilities | $41.19B | $43.52B | $43.94B | $46.21B | $47.94B | $53.24B |
| Shareholders' Equity | $17.56B | $20.64B | $25.06B | $23.62B | $29.16B | $35.80B |
Costco Wholesale Cash Flow Statement
| FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash From Operations | $8.96B | $7.39B | $11.07B | $11.34B | $13.34B | $15.82B |
| Cash From Investing | -$3.54B | -$3.92B | -$4.97B | -$4.41B | -$5.31B | -$6.38B |
| Cash From Financing | -$6.49B | -$4.28B | -$2.61B | -$10.76B | -$3.77B | -$3.35B |
| Free Cash Flow | $5.37B | $3.50B | $6.75B | $6.63B | $7.84B | $9.38B |
| Dividends Paid | $5.75B | — | — | — | — | — |
Figures from Costco Wholesale's 10-K and 10-Q filings with the SEC, as of 2026-10-14. Fiscal years follow the company's own reporting calendar. EPS and share counts are adjusted for later stock splits. See the full Costco Wholesale financials page for every line item.
Costco Wholesale Company Profile
| Ticker | COST |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Industry | Variety Stores (Retail) |
| Headquarters | Issaquah, Washington |
| Incorporated in | Washington |
| Fiscal Year End | August 30 |
| SEC Filer Category | Large accelerated filer |
| SEC CIK | 0000909832 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Costco Wholesale's revenue in fiscal 2026?
Costco Wholesale (COST) reported revenue of $303.15B for fiscal 2026.
What is Costco Wholesale's annual revenue history?
Costco Wholesale's annual revenue by fiscal year: 2021: $195.93B; 2022: $226.95B; 2023: $242.29B; 2024: $254.45B; 2025: $275.24B; 2026: $303.15B.
What was Costco Wholesale's net income in fiscal 2026?
Costco Wholesale reported net income of $9.23B for fiscal 2026.
What was Costco Wholesale's earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal 2026?
Costco Wholesale's diluted EPS was $20.76 for fiscal 2026 (adjusted for any later stock splits).
How much free cash flow did Costco Wholesale generate in fiscal 2026?
Costco Wholesale generated $9.38B of free cash flow in fiscal 2026.
What was Costco Wholesale's revenue last quarter?
In its most recent reported quarter (2026 Q4), Costco Wholesale reported revenue of $95.72B.
How much debt does Costco Wholesale have?
Costco Wholesale reported $6.16B of long-term debt, including the current portion, at the end of fiscal 2026.
How many shares of Costco Wholesale are outstanding?
Costco Wholesale reported a weighted average of 444.0 million basic shares outstanding in 2026 Q4.
What is Costco Wholesale's market cap?
Based on its latest closing price, Costco Wholesale (COST) has a market capitalization of about $424.26B.
When does Costco Wholesale's fiscal year end?
Costco Wholesale's fiscal year end, as registered with the SEC, is August 30.
Where is Costco Wholesale headquartered?
Costco Wholesale lists its business address in Issaquah, Washington in its SEC filings.