COSTCostco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation sells discounted goods to members through its warehouse clubs, emphasizing value, bulk purchasing, and low prices. The next catalyst is Nov 9, 2026 — Q3 2026 Earnings Release, which will test the business’s ability to sustain revenue growth and margin resilience amid rising costs and macroeconomic pressures.
- Revenue grew 8.2% YoY to $270.64B, with net income at $8.13B and free cash flow of $20.87B (TTM).
- Net margin is 3.0%, and leverage is low at 0.26x debt-to-equity.
- Shareholders’ equity stands at $29.16B, with diluted EPS of $4.93.
The schedule
- Mon9Nov
Q3 2026 earnings focusing on membership fee income and margin preservation.
- Thu7Jan
Crucial update on holiday retail volume and membership renewal rates.
- Wed28Apr
Q1 2027 results assessing the durability of consumer staple resilience.
- Thu29Jul
Q2 2027 earnings release dictating the medium-term multiple trajectory.
- Thu28Oct
Past
- Tue15Sep
Market pricing of potential supply chain disruptions and tariffs under the new administration.
- Thu5Mar
Actual outcome: Bull · $997.16 at outcome
Costco delivered a double beat on earnings and revenue, reporting EPS of $4.58 against estimates of $4.55 and showing strong growth in membership fee income. Despite these robust fundamental results and a beat in comparable sales, the stock price remained flat as positive momentum was offset by a broader market sell-off triggered by surging oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Costco delivered a double beat on earnings and revenue, reporting EPS of $4.58 against estimates of $4.55 and showing strong growth in membership fee income. Despite these robust fundamental results and a beat in comparable sales, the stock price remained flat as positive momentum was offset by a broader market sell-off triggered by surging oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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