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Costco Q4 Fiscal Results: Sales Rise to $297.2B, EPS at $20.76
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Costco Wholesale Corporation reported fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 operating results on Friday, September 25, 2026, showing full-year net sales rising 10.1% to $297.2 billion as digital sales and membership fee income expanded. Traders and market participants are examining the detailed comparable sales metrics across regions as cash reserves reached $20.2 billion.
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### Tape / Session Read Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) released its operating results for the fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026, highlighting top-line growth across total net sales and membership fee income. Total company comparable sales rose 9.4%, or 6.7% excluding gasoline prices and foreign exchange. U.S. comparable sales advanced 10.7% (7.2% adjusted), while Canadian performance lagged at 4.6% adjusted. Digitally enabled sales experienced a 19.5% expansion over the period.
### Membership and Financial Position Membership fee income rose to $1.85 billion, up from $1.72 billion in the comparable period. For the full fiscal year, net sales reached $297.2 billion, representing a 10.1% increase, while diluted earnings per share (EPS) climbed to $20.76 from $18.21. The warehouse operator closed the fiscal year with $20.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents, increasing from $14.2 billion previously, across a global footprint of 939 warehouses.
### Why This Lane Matters Retail breadth and wholesale club metrics serve as a reliable gauge of consumer resilience and discretionary spending patterns across North American markets. Shifts in adjusted comparable sales and digital channel growth offer key visibility into household wallet share and inventory turnover dynamics for major operators.
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retail consumer health
Costco made a lot more money this year and grew its club memberships, showing that shoppers are still spending despite worries about higher import taxes. Investors care about this because it tells us whether everyday people are feeling confident about their personal budgets.
What changed
Costco posted fiscal full-year net sales of $297.2 billion with strong comparable sales and cash reserves reaching $20.2 billion.
Who wins / who loses
Wholesale warehouse operators and resilient retailers benefit, while import-heavy specialty retailers facing tariff pressures may struggle.
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Costco is doing very well and saving lots of cash, but its stock price is already high, so we should watch and wait.
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- $WMTBuild slowly — only if it fits your plan
Walmart is a close competitor that also benefits when shoppers look for lower prices.
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Target sells more non-essential items, so it helps us compare how regular shoppers are spending.
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- Look into local warehouse store membership trends and foot traffic in your community.
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- A sudden slowdown in membership renewal rates or sharp drops in digital sales growth.
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