COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
NASDAQ: COST · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES
$1,014.53
+1.59% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$448.60B
P/E ratio
52.64
P/S ratio
1.57x
EPS (TTM)
$19.21
Dividend yield
0.51%
52W range
$843 – $1,063
Volume
1.8M
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
8 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+2.1%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+9.2%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+7.0%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-0.0%
Last 8 reports
Positive reaction rate
50%
4 of 8 quarters
Largest single-day move
-3.1%
2025-09-25
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | $4.58 | +0.9% | $1,006.74 | $998.10 | -0.9% |
| 2025-12-11 | $4.50 | +5.4% | $873.20 | $883.25 | +1.2% |
| 2025-09-25 | $5.87 | +0.9% | $942.62 | $913.38 | -3.1% |
| 2025-05-31 | $4.28 | +1.2% | $1,035.85 | $1,051.20 | +1.5% |
| 2025-05-29 | $4.28 | +1.2% | $1,008.92 | $1,035.85 | +2.7% |
| 2024-12-12 | $4.04 | +6.3% | $988.18 | $982.87 | -0.5% |
| 2024-09-26 | $5.29 | +4.1% | $901.28 | $878.66 | -2.5% |
| 2024-06-06 | $3.78 | +2.2% | $826.57 | $837.74 | +1.4% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | $4.54 | $4.58 | +0.9% | $69.60B | +9.2% |
| 2025-11-30 | $4.27 | $4.50 | +5.4% | $67.31B | +8.3% |
| 2025-08-31 | $5.82 | $5.87 | +0.9% | $86.16B | +8.1% |
| 2025-05-31 | $4.23 | $4.28 | +1.2% | $63.20B | +8.0% |
| 2025-02-28 | $4.23 | $4.28 | +1.2% | $63.72B | +9.0% |
| 2024-11-30 | $3.80 | $4.04 | +6.3% | $62.15B | +7.5% |
| 2024-08-31 | $5.08 | $5.29 | +4.1% | $79.70B | +1.0% |
| 2024-05-31 | $3.70 | $3.78 | +2.2% | $58.52B | — |
| 2024-02-29 | $3.60 | $3.71 | +3.1% | $58.44B | — |
| 2023-11-30 | $3.42 | $3.58 | +4.7% | $57.80B | — |
| 2023-08-31 | $4.79 | $4.86 | +1.5% | $78.94B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $20.89 | $304.6B | +10.7% | 20 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $22.96 | $328.0B | +7.7% | 20 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $25.26 | $355.8B | +8.5% | 20 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $27.68 | $385.0B | +8.2% | 20 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $30.24 | $416.6B | +8.2% | 20 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Costco Wholesale Corp beaten earnings estimates?
Costco Wholesale Corp has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 8 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +2.1% over the last 4 quarters.
How does COST stock react to earnings?
COST stock has moved an average of -0.0% in the trading day following earnings over its last 8 reports, with positive reactions in 50% of those quarters.
What is Costco Wholesale Corp's revenue growth rate?
Costco Wholesale Corp reported year-over-year revenue growth of +9.2% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +7.0% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for COST in 2026?
Analysts expect Costco Wholesale Corp to report EPS of $20.89 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $304.6B, based on estimates from 20 analysts.