Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:COST)

Analysis of Revenues 

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Revenues as Reported

Costco Wholesale Corp., income statement, revenues

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Aug 31, 2025 Sep 1, 2024 Sep 3, 2023 Aug 28, 2022 Aug 29, 2021 Aug 30, 2020
Food and sundries 109,564 101,463 96,175 85,629 77,277 68,659
Non-foods 71,190 63,973 60,865 61,100 55,966 44,807
Fresh foods 37,988 34,220 31,977 29,527 27,183 23,204
Warehouse ancillary and other businesses 51,170 49,969 48,693 46,474 31,626 26,550
Net sales 269,912 249,625 237,710 222,730 192,052 163,220

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30).

Food and Sundries
The revenue from food and sundries has exhibited a consistent upward trend across the periods under review. Starting at approximately $68.7 billion, this segment has increased steadily to reach about $109.6 billion by the latest period. This indicates robust growth and an expanding contribution to overall sales.
Non-Foods
Revenues in the non-food category also show growth, albeit with some fluctuations. Beginning at roughly $44.8 billion, the figures climbed to around $56 billion and then to $61.1 billion by the third latest period. A slight dip occurred thereafter, with revenue falling to about $60.9 billion before rising again to approximately $71.2 billion in the most recent period. The general trend remains positive, indicating growth potential despite some variability.
Fresh Foods
The fresh foods category experienced a consistent increase in revenue from about $23.2 billion to nearly $38 billion. This steady growth suggests a strengthening in this segment, reflecting likely consumer demand and successful market positioning of fresh food offerings.
Warehouse Ancillary and Other Businesses
This segment displays strong growth, with revenue increasing from approximately $26.6 billion to around $51.2 billion over the observed periods. The most notable increase occurred between the second and third latest period, indicating accelerated expansion or diversification in warehouse-related business activities.
Net Sales
Overall net sales have consistently increased from $163.2 billion initially to approximately $269.9 billion in the latest period. This growth reflects cumulative positive trends across the various categories and indicates overall business expansion and market penetration.