COST Earnings Date: Dec 10, 2026 (Estimated) — Costco Wholesale Corporation
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When is COST's next earnings date?
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is expected to report Q1 2027 earnings on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET (after market close); the date is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the company. The consensus estimate is EPS of $4.85 on revenue of $73.29B.
How did COST do in its last earnings report?
In its most recent report on Sep 24, 2026 (Q4 2026), Costco Wholesale Corporation posted EPS of $6.75 versus the $6.54 estimate, a beat of 3.5%. Revenue was $95.72B against a $94.97B estimate. The stock's 1-day post-earnings move was +2.9%.
How much does COST stock move after earnings?
COST beat EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 reported quarters. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved an average of 2.6% (up or down) in the day after earnings.
About Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation, alongside its group entities, operates membership-based retail warehouses across a broad international scope, spanning the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. These outlets provide customers with an extensive array of both well-known branded and proprietary private-label products. Their vast inventory includes household staples, shelf-stable groceries, confectionery, chilled and frozen items, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and deli selections. Furthermore, the stores stock major appliances, consumer electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio furniture, sporting goods, vehicle tires, toys, seasonal merchandise, office supplies, automotive maintenance products, postage services, event tickets, apparel, small kitchen appliances, home furnishings, domestic textiles, kitchenware, custom-order kiosks, and fine jewelry. Fresh departments offer meat, produce, a service deli, and bakery items. Beyond retail goods, Costco provides in-store amenities such as pharmacies, optical clinics, food courts, hearing aid centers, and tire installation facilities, in addition to managing 636 gas stations. The company also extends its offerings online through business delivery, travel booking, and same-day grocery fulfillment in various countries. As of August 29, 2021, Costco maintained a global network of 815 membership warehouses, with 564 located in the United States and Puerto Rico, 105 in Canada, 39 in Mexico, 30 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom, 16 in South Korea, 14 in Taiwan, 12 in Australia, 3 in Spain, and one each in Iceland, France, and China. Digital storefronts facilitate e-commerce operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. Founded in 1976, the enterprise was originally known as Costco Companies, Inc. before officially adopting the name Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Issaquah, Washington.
🤖 AI Earnings Analysis
COST beat EPS by 3.53% and revenue by 0.90%, lifting shares 2.93% in a day; its 48.3× P/E leaves little room for execution misses.
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Earnings History
| Date | Period | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Result | 1D Δ | 1W Δ | 1M Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | Q4 2026 | 6.54 | 6.75 | +3.53% | $95.72B | ✅ Beat | +2.93% | +2.06% | +11.92% |
| 2026-05-28 | Q3 2026 | 4.92 | 4.93 | +0.20% | $70.53B | ✅ Beat | -3.91% | -2.30% | -4.88% |
| 2026-03-05 | Q2 2026 | 4.55 | 4.58 | +0.66% | $69.60B | ✅ Beat | +1.58% | +2.11% | +3.66% |
| 2025-12-11 | Q1 2026 | 4.27 | 4.34 | +1.64% | $67.31B | ✅ Beat | -0.00% | -3.04% | +6.50% |
| 2025-09-25 | Q4 2025 | 5.81 | 5.87 | +1.03% | $86.16B | ✅ Beat | -2.90% | -2.81% | -1.18% |
| 2025-05-29 | Q3 2025 | 4.23 | 4.28 | +1.18% | $63.20B | ✅ Beat | +3.12% | +0.21% | -1.86% |
| 2025-03-06 | Q2 2025 | 4.10 | 4.02 | -1.95% | $63.72B | ❌ Miss | -6.07% | -13.25% | -10.73% |
| 2024-12-12 | Q1 2025 | 3.79 | 3.82 | +0.79% | $62.15B | ✅ Beat | +0.10% | -3.40% | -6.57% |
Showing last 8 quarters.
Revenue by segment & region
By segment
Q4 FY26 · $166.25B total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Sundries | 37.7% | $62.70B | +83.1% | $25.06B | $25.11B | $25.15B | $34.24B |
| Non-Foods | 24.5% | $40.78B | +90.5% | $16.17B | $17.53B | $16.08B | $21.41B |
| Other | 22.1% | $36.74B | +120.9% | $11.53B | $11.06B | $11.95B | $16.63B |
| Fresh Food | 13.7% | $22.81B | +87.8% | $8.22B | $8.84B | $8.79B | $12.15B |
| Membership | 1.9% | $3.22B | +86.9% | $1.17B | $1.19B | $1.24B | $1.72B |
By region
Q4 FY26 · $166.25B total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES | 73.0% | $121.32B | — | $45.09B | $46.41B | $46.32B | — |
| Other International Operations | 13.7% | $22.73B | +89.0% | $8.66B | $9.01B | $8.57B | $12.03B |
| CANADA | 13.4% | $22.20B | — | $8.40B | $8.30B | $8.32B | — |
Source: company filings via FMP. YoY compares the same fiscal period a year earlier.