Costco Wholesale Corp
COSTNASDAQConsumer Discretionary · Retail-variety Stores
Market cap
$409.23B
Employees
341,000
Exchange
NASDAQ
Headquarters
ISSAQUAH, WA
About Costco Wholesale Corp
Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 910 warehouses, serving more than 80 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (93% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
COST news
The Motley Fool · Sep 26, 2026
The Motley Fool · May 29, 2026
Costco's stock declined today following disappointing quarterly earnings or guidance that fell short of investor expectations. The warehouse retailer may have faced headwinds from increased operating costs, competitive pressures, or weaker consumer spending trends. Analysts are closely monitoring the company's ability to maintain margins and membership growth in the current economic environment.
The Motley Fool · May 21, 2026