COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale (COST) Q3 2026 earnings
Published May 28, 2026
AI summary
- Revenue $69.15B, up 12% from $61.97B a year ago.
- GAAP EPS $4.93, up from $4.28 a year ago.
- Costco reported third-quarter net sales of $69.15 billion, an 11.6% increase from the prior year.
- Net income for the quarter rose to $2.19 billion, or $4.93 per diluted share.
- The company saw strong comparable sales growth across all regions and its digital channels.
Results vs analyst consensus
Revenue
Reported
$69.15B
Consensus not captured before release
+12% YoY
EPS · GAAP
Reported · GAAP diluted EPS
$4.93
Consensus not captured before release
Prior year: $4.28
Consensus: Yahoo Finance · Q3 2026
Revenue display rounded; difference uses exact result.
Next quarter outlook
No guidance in this release.
What to watch
- Comparable sales figures exclude the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange.
- Forward-looking statements involve risks including inflation, exchange rates, and geopolitical conditions.
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Source: Costco Wholesale Corporation press release · SEC Form 8-K exhibit 99.1