COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW
Costco runs membership warehouses that sell a limited range of food, household goods, electronics and other items, both national brands and its own Kirkland Signature brand. It also sells gasoline, pharmacy and optical services, and sells online.
- SegmentsUnited States 73% · Other International 14% · Canada 13% (FY26)
- ProductsFoodand Sundries 39% · Non Foods 26% · Other 20% · Fresh Food 14% · Membership 2% (FY26)
- CustomersMembers — consumers and businesses that pay a yearly fee; its warehouses and websites in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Asia, Europe and Australia
- Cash useFY17–FY26: capex $39.7B · dividends $29.3B · buybacks $5.3B · acquisitions $999M
Reinvested 43% of operating cash flow · returned 62% of free cash flow
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW reported revenue of $303.2B for the year ended Aug 30, 2026 (FY26), up 10.1% from FY25. Net income was $9.2B, operating cash flow $15.8B and free cash flow $9.4B. Source: 10-K filed Oct 7, 2026.
Costco plans to spend approximately $7,500 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2027, against $6,435 million in 2026.
10-K FY26The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February 2026 that the IEEPA tariffs were unlawful; Costco had paid approximately $500 million in them and received $184 million in refunds during 2026. The company says it intends to invest the majority of the refunds in increased value for the member, while four class actions filed in March 2026 seek those refunds for members.
10-K FY26