Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)
NASDAQ · Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores
Costco Wholesale Corp is a Consumer Defensive company with a market capitalization of $424.35B, a trailing P/E ratio of 48.1, and a dividend yield of 0.42%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending August 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | March 5, 2026 | $4.58 | $4.54 | +0.9% |
| Q1 2026 | December 11, 2025 | $4.50 | $4.27 | +5.4% |
| Q4 2025 | September 25, 2025 | $5.87 | $5.82 | +0.9% |
| Q3 2025 | June 5, 2025 | $4.28 | $4.23 | +1.2% |
| Q2 2025 | March 6, 2025 | $4.02 | $4.23 | -5.0% |
| Q1 2025 | December 12, 2024 | $4.04 | $3.80 | +6.3% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 6,957,664 | 1.57% | 2.8 | -4.5% |
| June 30, 2026 | 7,284,892 | 1.64% | 2.4 | -7.1% |
| June 15, 2026 | 7,837,886 | 1.76% | 3.6 | -0.5% |
| May 29, 2026 | 7,878,688 | 1.77% | 2.7 | +7.1% |
| May 15, 2026 | 7,357,205 | 1.66% | 4.0 | +9.4% |
| April 30, 2026 | 6,725,461 | 1.51% | 4.1 | +2.7% |
| April 15, 2026 | 6,550,081 | 1.47% | 3.4 | +4.0% |
| March 31, 2026 | 6,300,039 | 1.42% | 3.9 | +0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Costco Wholesale Corp's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has a market capitalization of $424.35B.
What is Costco Wholesale Corp's P/E ratio?
Costco Wholesale Corp trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 48.1. Its forward P/E is 42.2.
Does Costco Wholesale Corp pay a dividend?
Yes — Costco Wholesale Corp pays a dividend yielding 0.42%, an annual payout of $5.37 per share.
What sector is COST in?
Costco Wholesale Corp is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Discount Stores industry.
What is Costco Wholesale Corp's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 6,957,664 COST shares were sold short, or 1.57% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 2.8. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Costco Wholesale Corp's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending August 31, 2025), Costco Wholesale Corp reported revenue of $275.24B and net income of $8.10B.
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