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Costco (COST)
NASDAQ:COST
Earnings Data
Report Date
Sep 25, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
5.85Last Year’s EPS
5.29Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 23 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 30, 2025
|% Change Since: -4.80%
|Next Earnings Date:Sep 25, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Costco exhibited strong overall performance with significant membership and e-commerce growth, as well as successful expansion of its warehouse network. However, challenges related to tariffs, LIFO charges, and renewal rate fluctuations present headwinds.Company Guidance
In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Costco Wholesale Corporation reported significant expansion and financial performance metrics. The company opened nine new warehouses, including a relocation in Melbourne, Australia, and plans to open ten more in the next quarter, aiming for a total of 914 worldwide by the end of the fiscal year. Net income rose to $1.9 billion, or $4.28 per diluted share, reflecting a 13% increase from $1.68 billion, or $3.78 per share, in the same quarter last year, despite a $130 million LIFO charge and $40 million in additional employee vacation accruals. Net sales grew by 8% to $61.96 billion, with U.S. comparable sales up 6.6% (7.9% excluding gas deflation), and e-commerce sales increased by 14.8% (15.7% adjusted for FX). Membership fee income rose by 10.4% to $1.24 billion, with renewal rates at 92.7% in the U.S. and Canada. Gross margin improved by 41 basis points to 11.25%, driven by the fresh departments and lower commodity costs. Capital expenditures for the quarter were approximately $1.13 billion, with a full-year estimate of over $5 billion. The company also launched a buy now, pay later program with Affirm to enhance customer purchasing power for big-ticket items.Warehouse Expansion
Opened nine new warehouses in Q3, including locations in Melbourne, Australia, and Japan. Plans to open 10 more in Q4, ending the year with 914 warehouses worldwide.
Record Membership Growth
Membership fee income grew by 10.4% year over year, reaching $1.24 billion. Total paid household members increased by 6.8% to 79.6 million.
Strong E-commerce Performance
E-commerce comp sales were up 14.8%, or 15.7% adjusted for FX, driven by investments in technology and personalized member experiences.
Kirkland Signature Growth
Sales of Kirkland Signature items outpaced overall sales growth, with KS sales penetration up approximately 50 basis points year over year.
Gasoline Sales Milestone
Achieved two of the all-time highest gallon weeks in the U.S. due to expanded gas station hours and lower prices.
COST Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
COST Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 30, 2025 | $1040.18 | $1056.85 | +1.60% |
Mar 06, 2025 | $1026.62 | $964.31 | -6.07% |
Dec 12, 2024 | $987.30 | $988.26 | +0.10% |
Sep 26, 2024 | $899.25 | $883.47 | -1.75% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Costco (COST) report earnings?
Costco (COST) is schdueled to report earning on Sep 25, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Costco (COST) earnings time?
Costco (COST) earnings time is at Sep 25, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is COST EPS forecast?
COST EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 5.85.
