Stock Overview

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)

NASDAQ · Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores

Costco Wholesale Corp is a Consumer Defensive company with a market capitalization of $422.43B, a trailing P/E ratio of 47.8, and a dividend yield of 0.57%.

Market Cap
$422.43B
P/E (TTM)
47.8
Forward P/E
41.8
Price/Sales
1.4
Price/Book
12.5
EV/EBITDA
28.1
Dividend Yield
0.57%
Beta
0.87
EPS (TTM)
$19.91
Profit Margin
3.0%
ROE
29.1%
52W High
$1,096.50
52W Low
$841.69

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending August 31, 2025

Revenue
$275.24B
Gross Profit
$35.35B
Operating Income
$10.38B
Net Income
$8.10B
Free Cash Flow
$7.84B
Total Debt
$6.07B
Cash & Equivalents
$14.16B
Shareholder Equity
$29.16B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q2 2026March 5, 2026$4.58$4.54+0.9%
Q1 2025December 11, 2025$4.50$4.27+5.4%
Q4 2025September 25, 2025$5.87$5.82+0.9%
Q3 2025June 5, 2025$4.28$4.23+1.2%
Q2 2025March 6, 2025$4.02$4.23-5.0%
Q1 2024December 12, 2024$4.04$3.80+6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Costco Wholesale Corp's market cap?

As of June 29, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has a market capitalization of $422.43B.

What is Costco Wholesale Corp's P/E ratio?

Costco Wholesale Corp trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 47.8. Its forward P/E is 41.8.

Does Costco Wholesale Corp pay a dividend?

Yes — Costco Wholesale Corp pays a dividend yielding 0.57%, 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 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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Data as of June 29, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.