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Costco Wholesale Corporation

Costco Wholesale Corporation

CTO.DE
Costco Wholesale CorporationDE flagDeutsche Börse
778.50
EUR
+1.60
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345.25BMarket Cap
Costco Wholesale Corporation
CTO.DE
(Deutsche Börse)

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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
177.71
203.88
228.63
241.33
256.76
264.42
270.69
294.28
322.85
347.25
377.03
442.19
511.56
545.88
573.2
619.92
661.29
Revenue per Share
2.97
3.35
3.94
4.68
4.69
5.41
5.36
6.11
7.15
8.32
9.05
11.3
13.17
14.18
16.6
18.24
19.91
Basic EPS, GAAP
3.93
4.37
3.64
3.11
4.54
4.31
1.47
9.63
6.4
7.64
13.68
12.12
7.89
15.2
14.93
17.65
19.84
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.77
0.89
1.03
8.17
1.33
6.52
1.7
8.9
1.57
2.36
3.34
12.97
3.38
2.82
20.37
4.92
5.2
Dividend per Share
24.98
27.64
28.59
24.8
28.11
24.24
27.61
24.65
29.21
34.67
41.44
39.75
46.63
56.59
53.31
65.8
75.56
Book Value per Share
24.82
27.47
28.44
24.65
28.11
24.24
27.61
24.65
29.21
34.67
41.44
39.75
46.63
56.59
53.31
65.8
75.56
Tangible Book Value per Share
439
436
434
436
439
439
439
438
439
440
442
443
444
444
444
444
444
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
77,946
88,915
99,137
105,156
112,640
116,199
118,719
129,025
141,576
152,703
166,761
195,929
226,954
242,290
254,453
275,235
293,587
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.66
2.74
2.78
2.9
2.86
3.12
3.09
3.19
3.16
3.1
3.26
3.42
3.43
3.35
3.65
3.77
3.82
Operating Margin (%)
795
855
908
946
1,029
1,127
1,255
1,370
1,437
1,492
1,645
1,781
1,900
2,077
2,237
2,426
2,565
Depreciation Expense
1,303
1,462
1,709
2,039
2,058
2,377
2,350
2,679
3,134
3,659
4,002
5,007
5,844
6,292
7,367
8,099
8,838
Net Income, GAAP
35.59
35.29
36.14
32.45
34.69
33.16
34.35
32.81
28.43
22.27
24.37
23.97
24.55
25.86
24.36
25.13
24.8
Effective Tax Rate (%)
1.67
1.64
1.72
1.94
1.83
2.05
1.98
2.08
2.21
2.4
2.4
2.56
2.57
2.6
2.9
2.94
3.01
Profit Margin (%)
1,645
1,656
1,266
2,583
3,176
240
-357
-178
363
248
3,276
64
698
2,296
-1,218
1,272
3,052
Working Capital
2,141
1,253
1,381
4,998
5,093
4,852
4,061
6,573
6,487
5,124
10,072
9,334
8,966
7,803
8,169
8,173
8,136
LT Debt
10,930
12,573
12,518
11,012
12,515
10,843
12,332
11,079
13,103
15,584
18,705
18,078
20,647
25,058
23,622
29,164
33,509
Total Equity
10.22
11.01
11.92
13.37
12.14
13.59
13.58
15.45
17.14
17.5
16.03
17.87
20.31
18.91
21.33
22.46
21.94
Return on Invested Capital (%)
10.65
10.47
11.96
13.93
12.5
14.04
13.99
15.52
17.12
17.73
15.87
17.75
20.35
20.15
22.77
23.73
23.26
Return on Capital (%)
12.5
12.81
14.03
17.58
17.79
20.74
20.71
23.44
26.59
26.1
23.87
27.93
30.59
27.54
30.27
30.69
29.15
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Nov'26
Feb'26
May'26
ST Debt
- -
- -
- -
LT Borrowings
5,666
5,688
5,670
LT Finance Leases
2,436
2,477
2,466
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
444
444
443
Market Capitalization
404,798
443,116
438,898

Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Nov'26
Feb'26
May'26
Total Current Assets
43,411
43,133
45,177
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
17,183
18,240
19,996
Accounts Receivable, Net
3,231
3,782
3,750
Inventories
21,141
18,991
19,418
Total Current Liabilities
41,805
40,763
42,125
Payables & Accruals
31,397
29,115
30,529
ST Debt
- -
- -
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
11.07%
9.99%
23.46%
Free Cash Flow
62.03%
12.62%
18.22%
Net Income, GAAP
13.25%
15.31%
9.94%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
9.09%
10.65%
8.17%
Total Cash Common Dividend
110.52%
149.01%
-75.85%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
57,799
58,442
58,515
79,697
254,453
2025
62,151
63,723
63,205
86,156
275,235
2026
67,307
69,597
70,527
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- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
3.58
3.93
3.79
5.3
16.6
2025
4.05
4.03
4.29
5.88
18.24
2026
4.51
4.58
4.94
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- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
2.04
16.01
1.16
1.16
20.37
2025
1.16
- -
1.16
2.6
4.92
2026
1.3
1.3
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- -
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Business
Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global network of membership-only warehouse clubs. Headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, the company employs approximately 341,000 individuals across both full-time and part-time roles worldwide as of fiscal year 2025. The firm currently manages 918 warehouses across various international markets, with ongoing plans for further expansion throughout fiscal year 2025. Each facility typically covers about 147,000 square feet, operating seven days a week to serve a broad member base of families and small businesses seeking bulk value. Its core business model emphasizes offering a curated selection of both branded and its popular Kirkland Signature private-label merchandise, including dry and packaged foods, fresh produce, meats, deli items, household sundries, electronics, appliances, health and beauty products, hardware, and apparel. Beyond its extensive product offerings, Costco also provides a range of ancillary services such as gasoline stations, pharmacies, optical centers, and travel programs. Revenue is primarily generated through annual membership fees and high-volume sales of goods offered at competitive, low margins. The company recently enhanced member convenience with an online partnership allowing "buy now, pay later" services for purchases made on its e-commerce platform.