Costco Wholesale Corporation reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. The company released its earnings after the market closed on Thursday, September 25.
Costco surpassed Wall Street estimates for both quarterly earnings and revenue. The retailer's strong performance was driven by increased demand for affordable essentials, as more shoppers sought bargains. Additionally, Costco has attracted a growing number of younger members through improved merchandise and stronger digital offerings.
While quarterly sales were strong, they were slightly below some analysts' projections, but profits per share came in above expectations. Overall, the membership-based warehouse retailer demonstrated resilience and continues to benefit from customers seeking value.
What was notable about Costco's earnings this quarter?
Costco beat Wall Street's estimates for both earnings per share and total revenue, thanks to strong demand for affordable products.
Why are more people shopping at Costco?
People are looking for ways to save money, and Costco offers essential items at lower prices through its membership model.
How is Costco attracting younger customers?
Costco has improved its product selection and digital shopping experience, which appeals to younger shoppers.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation COST will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Thursday, Sept. 25.
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Costco on Thursday reported fourth-quarter sales that came up shy of Wall Street's estimates, though the membership warehouse retailer's per-share profit topped expectations.
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CNBC
Costco topped fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates. The warehouse club has been winning over younger members with better merchandise and stronger digital offerings.
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Reuters
Costco Wholesale beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, as Americans hunting for bargains flocked to the membership-only retail chain to snap up lower-priced essentials.
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ISSAQUAH, Wash., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced its operating results for the 16-week fourth quarter and the 52-week fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.
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Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) reported financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 on Thursday after the market close. Here's a rundown of the membership-based retailer's report.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call September 25, 2025 5:00 PM EDT Company Participants Gary Millerchip - Executive VP & CFO Ron Vachris - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Christopher Horvers - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Michael Lasser...
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New York Post
New York Post
Costco Wholesale announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 earnings results Thursday.
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Forbes
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Benzinga
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) reported better-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
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The Motley Fool
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Costco Wholesale (COST -2.92%) is known for being a perpetual market beater, but Costco stock is actually lagging the market this year, up only 3% while the S&P 500 is up 13%. The market gave the company's latest results a mediocre reception despite coming in ahead of forecasts for both sales and ea...
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Costco (COST -2.92%) reported its quarterly financial results, which alleviated many concerns among stock market investors.
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The Motley Fool
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Costco Wholesale (COST -0.79%) once again turned in another strong quarter, but its stock wasn't able to gain any traction. The stock is up about 165% over the past five years, but is flattish year to date.
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