Costco Reported Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
The retail giant reached $297.2 billion in annual net sales for the fiscal year ending August 30, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Retail
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Costco Wholesale Corporation announced its financial performance for the fiscal year 2026 on September 24, 2026. The company reported annual net sales of $297.2 billion and net income of $9.226 billion.
Why it matters
The reported figures highlight the company's financial health as it continues to expand its international and domestic warehouse footprint. The results include non-recurring benefits from IEEPA tariff refunds that impacted the fourth quarter outcomes.
Costco recorded $93.9 billion in fourth quarter net sales and $2.998 billion in net income for the same period. These results were supported by a total of 939 warehouses currently in operation globally.
The players
Costco Wholesale Corporation
This membership-based retail corporation maintains its headquarters in Issaquah, Washington, and operates nearly a thousand warehouses internationally.
The details
The retail chain operates 647 warehouses across the United States and Puerto Rico while maintaining e-commerce platforms in nine countries. Fourth quarter performance featured diluted earnings per share of $6.75, aided by non-recurring IEEPA tariff refunds.
Timeline
The fiscal year and fourth quarter concluded on August 30, 2026.
The operating results were announced on September 24, 2026.
A conference call regarding the results occurred at 2:00 p.m. PT on September 24, 2026.
Market Landscape
This financial report tracks with the long-term expansion of the warehouse retail sector, which prioritizes volume growth and membership loyalty. The company continues to solidify its competitive position against other national retailers by scaling its physical and digital infrastructure.
The strong sales performance suggests continued stability for Costco members regarding product availability and pricing structures. Shoppers can monitor the investor relations portal for potential updates on subscription fees or service expansions.
The takeaway
Costco maintains a strong financial trajectory characterized by consistent revenue growth and global warehouse expansion. Shareholders and industry observers should continue to monitor how tariff fluctuations and international market penetration influence bottom-line performance.
Further reading
For more on industry performance, visit the Retail section.
More information
View the detailed annual report at the Costco investor relations results portal.
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