Recent Updates — COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 30, 2026. Fourth-quarter net sales increased 11.2% to $93.9 billion, with comparable sales rising 9.4%. Net income reached $2.998 billion, or $6.75 per diluted share, up from $2.610 billion and $5.87 per share in the prior year; results included a non-recurring benefit of $0.15 per diluted share from IEEPA tariff refunds. For the full fiscal year, net sales grew 10.1% to $297.2 billion, and net income was $9.226 billion, or $20.76 per diluted share. The company operates 939 warehouses globally and runs e-commerce sites in multiple countries.
Costco Wholesale Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.47 per share, payable on August 7, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 24, 2026. Costco Wholesale Corporation is a multi-national retailer that operates membership-based warehouse clubs.
Costco Wholesale Corporation released its operating results for the third quarter and the first 36 weeks of fiscal 2026, which ended on May 10, 2026. The company provided detailed financial information and supplemental data via an accompanying press release and earnings supplement.
Costco Wholesale Corporation has increased its quarterly cash dividend from $1.30 to $1.47 per share, representing an annualized dividend of $5.88. The dividend is payable on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 1, 2026.
Costco Wholesale Corporation issued a press release on March 5, 2026, reporting its operating results for the second quarter and the first 24 weeks of fiscal 2026, which ended February 15, 2026. The filing also includes sales results for the four-week period ended March 1, 2026.
Costco Wholesale Corporation held its annual meeting of shareholders on January 15, 2026, approving the election of directors, ratification of auditors, and executive compensation, while rejecting a shareholder proposal regarding a greenwashing risk audit. Additionally, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share, payable on February 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 30, 2026.