Strong Financial Growth
Net sales for fiscal year 2025 reached just under $270 billion, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. E-commerce sales also saw significant growth, exceeding $19.6 billion, an increase of over 15%.
Warehouse Expansion
In Q4, Costco opened 10 new warehouses, contributing to a total of 27 new warehouses for the fiscal year, bringing the worldwide total to 914. Plans for fiscal year 2026 include the opening of another 35 warehouses.
Membership Growth
Membership fee income increased by 14% year over year, with 81 million total paid members, a 6.3% increase versus last year. Executive memberships rose by 9.3%.
E-commerce and Technology Advancements
E-commerce site traffic increased by 27%, with notable growth in categories like gold and jewelry, housewares, and apparel. Enhanced checkout technology was rolled out in all US warehouses to improve the shopping experience.