Costco Wholesale Corporation

As of May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation carries a market capitalization of 442.37B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 430.51B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Costco Wholesale Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 10, 2026.

As of May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation has 443.48M shares outstanding.

As of May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 50.11. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.51, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 13.20.

As of May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 31.22 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.47 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 38.35 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Costco Wholesale Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 48.29, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 430.51B versus a market cap of 442.37B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.07, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 24.28, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 94.45 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 29.15, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 21.94 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 10.92, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 23.26, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 860,958.94 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 341,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 13.45 indicates how many times Costco Wholesale Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation recorded 2.91B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 24.80, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 11.75B, leaving 8.84B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 13, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation's stock has gained approximately 5.69% over the past 52 weeks.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation generated 293.59B in revenue and converted that into 8.84B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 19.88. EBITDA reached 13.79B, while operating income came in at 11.23B.

As of May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation holds 20.00B in cash and equivalents against 8.14B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -13.28B. Total book value stands at 33.51B, with working capital of 3.05B providing operational flexibility.

Costco Wholesale Corporation produced 15.00B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -6.19B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 8.81B - equivalent to 19.84 per share.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a gross margin of 12.88, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 3.82 and net profit margin of 3.01 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation paid dividends of 5.20 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 26.10 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 1.99, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 0.85, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Costco Wholesale Corporation shareholders.

Costco Wholesale Corporation's most recent stock split took place on January 14, 2000 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of May 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 9.31, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.