Costco Whsl Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) reported net sales of $21.87 billion for November 2024, marking a 5.6% increase from $20.71 billion last year. The company's first-quarter net sales reached $60.99 billion, up 7.5% year-over-year.

Total company comparable sales grew 3.1% over 4 weeks, with U.S. sales up 3.4%, Canada up 3.7%, and Other International up 1.3%. E-commerce sales declined 3.1%, impacted by an estimated 15 percentage point decrease due to the later timing of Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday events.

Excluding gasoline prices and foreign exchange impacts, comparable sales showed stronger growth: U.S. (4.3%), Canada (5.7%), and Other International (7.3%). Costco currently operates 897 warehouses globally, with e-commerce presence in eight countries.

Costco (COST) reported net sales of $20.03 billion for October 2024, showing a 7.2% increase from $18.68 billion last year. The first nine weeks' sales reached $44.65 billion, up 8.0% year-over-year. Total company comparable sales grew 5.1% for the 4-week period and 5.9% for the 9-week period. E-commerce showed strong performance with 19.3% and 21.2% growth for the respective periods. October results were negatively impacted by sales pull-forward due to September's hurricanes and port strikes, affecting total and comparable sales by over 1% in the U.S. and slightly less worldwide.

Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST) have announced a partnership to sell the Peloton Bike+ in 300 US Costco stores and on Costco.com during the holiday season. Starting November 1, Costco members can purchase an exclusive Bike+ bundle through February 15, 2025, or while supplies last. This marks Peloton's first seasonal retail collaboration in the United States.

The Peloton Bike+ will be self-assembly and is expected to retail for $1,999 in-store and $2,199 online (including delivery), with a 48-month extended warranty. The required All-Access Membership, priced at $44 USD/month, provides unlimited access to Peloton's content library with 16 modalities.

This partnership allows Peloton to expand its third-party retail relationships and create exposure among Costco's 136 million loyal members during the important holiday season.

Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq: COST) reported net sales of $24.62 billion for September 2024, a 9.0% increase from $22.59 billion last year. Comparable sales showed growth across all regions, with total company comparable sales at 6.7% and e-commerce sales surging 22.9%. Excluding impacts from gasoline prices and foreign exchange, total company comparable sales were 8.9%.

The company noted that sales benefited from increased consumer activity due to Hurricane Helene and port strikes, boosting U.S. sales by approximately 2% and worldwide sales by 1.5%. Costco currently operates 891 warehouses globally and e-commerce sites in eight countries.

Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq: COST) reported its operating results for the 16-week fourth quarter and the 52-week fiscal year ended September 1, 2024. Fourth-quarter net sales were $78.2 billion, a 1.0% increase from $77.4 billion in the 17-week fourth quarter of 2023. Fiscal year net sales reached $249.6 billion, up 5.0% from $237.7 billion in the 53-week fiscal year 2023. Comparable sales for the 16 weeks were up 5.4% (U.S. 5.3%, Canada 5.5%, International 5.7%, E-commerce 18.9%). Net income for the fourth quarter was $2.354 billion, $5.29 per diluted share, compared to $2.160 billion, $4.86 per diluted share, in the 17-week fourth quarter last year. Fiscal year net income was $7.367 billion, $16.56 per diluted share, compared to $6.292 billion, $14.16 per diluted share, in the prior year. The results included a $63 million net non-recurring tax benefit. Costco operates 891 warehouses globally and e-commerce sites in multiple countries.

Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq: COST) reported net sales of $19.83 billion for August 2024, a 7.1% increase from last year. The company's fourth-quarter net sales reached $78.2 billion, up 1.0% year-over-year, while fiscal year 2024 net sales totaled $249.6 billion, a 5.0% increase from 2023.

Comparable sales for August showed strong growth, with total company sales up 5.0% and e-commerce sales surging 22.9%. Excluding impacts from gasoline prices and foreign exchange, total company comparable sales rose 7.1% for the month. Costco now operates 890 warehouses globally, with a significant presence in the U.S., Canada, and international markets.

Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq: COST) reported net sales of $19.26 billion for July 2024, a 7.1% increase from last year. The company's 48-week net sales reached $229.81 billion, also up 7.1% year-over-year. Notably, e-commerce sales surged by 20.2% for the month and 15.6% for the 48-week period. Comparable sales, excluding gasoline prices and foreign exchange impacts, showed strong growth across all regions, with Canada leading at 10.2% for the month. Costco currently operates 884 warehouses globally, with a significant presence in the United States, Canada, and various international markets.

Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq: COST) reported net sales of $24.48 billion for June, marking a 7.4% increase year-over-year, and net sales of $210.55 billion for the first 44 weeks, up 6.9% from last year. Comparable sales for 5 weeks were up 5.3% and 5.4% for 44 weeks. E-commerce sales saw significant growth, with an 18.4% increase over five weeks and 15.2% for 44 weeks.

Costco's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.16 per share, payable on August 9, 2024, to shareholders of record as of July 26, 2024. Additionally, Costco will increase membership fees effective September 1, 2024: U.S. and Canada Gold Star and Business memberships will go up by $5 annually to $65, while Executive Memberships will rise from $120 to $130. This fee hike will affect about 52 million memberships.

Costco operates 882 warehouses globally and several e-commerce sites across different countries.

Costco Wholesale reported net sales of $19.64 billion for May 2024, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year. Year-to-date net sales for 39 weeks reached $186.07 billion, a 6.9% rise from last year's $174.07 billion. Comparable sales for May showed growth across various regions: the U.S. at 5.8%, Canada at 6.7%, and Other International at 9.3%. E-commerce sales saw a significant 15.3% increase. Excluding gasoline prices and foreign exchange impacts, comparable sales remained robust, with total company growth at 6.5% for May and 5.5% for the first 39 weeks. Costco operates 879 warehouses and multiple e-commerce platforms globally.