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Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global membership-based warehouse club business, with warehouses in the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia and other international markets, along with e-commerce sites in several countries. The company sells grocery and general merchandise categories and reports activity across U.S., Canada and other international operations.
Costco news commonly covers monthly net sales, comparable sales adjusted for gasoline and foreign exchange, digitally enabled sales, quarterly operating results, warehouse-count updates and dividend actions on its common stock. Company updates also include merchandising activity tied to products carried in Costco locations and governance or management developments disclosed through corporate releases.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) declared a quarterly cash dividend of 79 cents per share, payable on February 18, 2022, to shareholders recorded by February 4, 2022. Currently, Costco operates 828 warehouses across various countries, including 572 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and has e-commerce sites in multiple regions. The Company also warned investors about potential risks affecting future performance, including economic conditions, competition, and operational challenges.
Costco reported net sales of $22.24 billion for December 2021, a 16.2% increase from the previous year. For the 18-week period ending January 2, 2022, net sales reached $76.34 billion, up 16.6% year-over-year. Comparable sales in the U.S. grew by 15.9%, with Canada at 16.5% and Other International at 6.4%. E-commerce sales surged by 17.8% in December. Costco operates 828 warehouses worldwide, including 572 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported strong operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, concluding on November 21, 2021. Net sales surged by 16.7% to $49.42 billion compared to $42.35 billion last year. Net income rose to $1,324 million or $2.98 per diluted share, up from $1,166 million or $2.62 the prior year. Adjusted comparable sales were robust, with U.S. sales increasing 14.9%.
Costco, operating 828 warehouses globally, continues to enhance its e-commerce presence across various countries.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported net sales of $18.13 billion for November 2021, a 15.7% increase from last year. For the first quarter ended November 21, 2021, net sales reached $49.42 billion, marking a 16.7% rise. The thirteen weeks ending November 28 saw total sales of $54.10 billion, an increase of 16.8%. Comparable sales grew 14.1% company-wide, with notable growth in the U.S. at 14.3%. Costco operates 824 warehouses globally, with significant e-commerce activity.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported robust financial results for October 2021, with net sales of $16.47 billion, a 19.2% increase from the previous year. For the nine weeks ending October 31, net sales reached $35.97 billion, marking a 17.3% increase. Comparable sales showed positive growth across various segments: U.S. sales up 17.0%, Canada up 20.6%, and Other International up 17.0%. E-commerce sales also rose by 16.5% for the month.
Costco has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 79 cents per share, payable on November 12, 2021, to shareholders of record by October 29, 2021. The company operates 817 warehouses worldwide, with 565 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Additionally, Costco runs e-commerce platforms across multiple countries. The announcement also includes forward-looking statements addressing potential risks such as economic conditions, competition, and supply chain disruptions.
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $19.50 billion for September 2021, marking a 15.8% increase from $16.84 billion in September 2020. Comparable sales across regions were strong, with U.S. sales up 14.6%, Canada 14.9%, and other international regions 12.0%. Excluding gasoline price changes and foreign exchange effects, total company sales rose 9.4%. E-commerce sales grew 10.6%.
Costco operates 817 warehouses globally, including 565 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported strong financial performance for the 16-week fourth quarter and the 52-week fiscal year ending August 29, 2021. Net sales surged by 17.5% to $61.44 billion in Q4 and by 17.7% to $192.05 billion for the fiscal year. Comparable sales growth for Q4 reached 15.5%, driven by robust performance in the U.S. (14.9%) and Canada (19.5%). Net income for Q4 rose to $1.67 billion ($3.76 per share), despite a $84 million IT asset write-off. Fiscal year net income increased to $5.01 billion ($11.27 per share), up from $4.00 billion last year.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported robust financial results for August 2021. Net sales surged to $15.75 billion, up 16.2% from the previous year. In the fourth quarter, sales reached $61.4 billion, a 17.4% increase year-over-year. The fiscal year ended with total sales of $192.1 billion, reflecting a 17.7% growth compared to $163.2 billion in 2020. Comparable sales were strong across regions, with notable U.S. growth of 14.7% for the month and 14.8% for the year.
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported strong financial results for July 2021, achieving net sales of $15.21 billion, a 16.6% increase from the previous year. For the forty-eight weeks ended August 1, 2021, total net sales reached $176.30 billion, marking a 17.8% growth. Comparable sales in the U.S. rose by 13.1% for the month and 14.8% year-to-date. Notably, e-commerce sales increased by 48.9% for the year. Costco operates 813 warehouses globally, reflecting its robust retail performance.