Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:COST)

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Income Statement
Quarterly Data

The income statement presents information on the financial results of a company business activities over a period of time. The income statement communicates how much revenue the company generated during a period and what cost it incurred in connection with generating that revenue.

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Costco Wholesale Corp., consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: May 10, 2026 Feb 15, 2026 Nov 23, 2025 Aug 31, 2025 May 11, 2025 Feb 16, 2025 Nov 24, 2024 Sep 1, 2024 May 12, 2024 Feb 18, 2024 Nov 26, 2023 Sep 3, 2023 May 7, 2023 Feb 12, 2023 Nov 20, 2022 Aug 28, 2022 May 8, 2022 Feb 13, 2022 Nov 21, 2021 Aug 29, 2021 May 9, 2021 Feb 14, 2021 Nov 22, 2020 Aug 30, 2020 May 10, 2020 Feb 16, 2020 Nov 24, 2019
Net sales
Merchandise costs
Gross margin
Membership fees
Selling, general and administrative
Operating income
Interest expense
Interest income and other, net
Other income (expense)
Income before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net income including noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to Costco

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-05-10), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-16), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-18), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-05-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-02-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-11-20), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-08), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-02-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-11-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-02-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-22), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-05-10), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-02-16), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-11-24).


The financial performance of Costco Wholesale Corp. over the analyzed period is characterized by consistent growth in top-line revenue and a steady expansion of net income. Net sales exhibit a clear seasonal pattern, with peak values consistently occurring in the August and September quarters, while membership fees show a linear and stable upward trajectory.

Revenue and Gross Profit Trends
Net sales grew from 36.2 billion US dollars in November 2019 to 69.2 billion US dollars by May 2026. Gross margin expanded proportionally, maintaining a stable relationship with sales. Membership fees, a critical component of the revenue stream, increased from 804 million US dollars to 1.37 billion US dollars, indicating a growing member base and consistent pricing power.
Operational Efficiency and Expense Management
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased as the company scaled, yet the growth of these expenses remained below the growth rate of operating income. Operating income rose from 1.06 billion US dollars in November 2019 to 2.82 billion US dollars in May 2026, reflecting operational leverage and efficient cost management.
Non-Operating Income and Financial Position
A significant increase is observed in interest income and other net income, which grew from 35 million US dollars in November 2019 to 155 million US dollars by May 2026. Other income and expenses also contributed positively to the pre-tax income in the later years of the period. Simultaneously, interest expenses remained remarkably stable, generally fluctuating between 32 million and 56 million US dollars, suggesting a strong balance sheet with low reliance on costly debt.
Bottom-Line Profitability
Net income attributable to Costco followed a strong upward trend, increasing from 844 million US dollars in November 2019 to 2.19 billion US dollars in May 2026. This growth was supported by the combination of rising membership fees, controlled operating expenses, and an increase in non-operating income.