Costco Whsl Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported a strong first-quarter performance for fiscal 2023, with net sales rising 8.1% to $53.44 billion compared to $49.42 billion last year. Net income increased to $1,364 million or $3.07 per diluted share, up from $1,324 million or $2.98 per diluted share. Comparable sales growth varied by region, with U.S. sales up 9.3%. However, e-commerce sales declined 3.7%.

The results were impacted by a $93 million charge due to downsizing shipping activities, partially offset by a $53 million tax benefit.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported net sales of $19.17 billion for November 2022, up 5.7% from last year. For Q1 2022, net sales reached $53.44 billion, an increase of 8.1%. Total net sales for the thirteen weeks ending November 27, 2022, were $58.36 billion, up 7.9%. Notably, U.S. comparable sales rose by 6.0% over four weeks, while Canada saw a 1.0% growth. However, e-commerce sales declined by 10.1% in the last four weeks, reflecting challenges in that segment.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported a net sales increase of 7.7% to $17.73 billion for October 2022, compared to $16.47 billion in October 2021. Year-to-date sales for the nine weeks ending October 30, 2022, rose 9.0% to $39.19 billion from $35.97 billion last year. Comparable sales for U.S. operations increased by 9.2% for four weeks and 10.3% for nine weeks. However, 'Other International' sales fell by 5.4% for four weeks and 3.5% for nine weeks. Overall, e-commerce sales experienced a slight decline of 0.7% in the same month.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share, payable on November 10, 2022, to shareholders of record as of October 28, 2022. The company operates 839 warehouses globally, with a significant presence in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, among other countries. This dividend reflects Costco's financial stability and commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported net sales of $21.46 billion for September 2022, reflecting a 10.1% increase compared to $19.50 billion in the same period last year. U.S. sales rose 11.2%, while Canadian sales increased 5.7%, but International sales dropped 1.9%. Excluding gasoline prices and foreign exchange impacts, overall sales were 8.6% higher. E-commerce grew by 2.3%. Costco operates 839 warehouses globally, with plans for continued expansion.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported strong operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending August 28, 2022. Net sales surged by 15.2% to $70.76 billion for the quarter and increased 16.0% to $222.73 billion for the year. Comparable sales rose significantly, with U.S. sales up 15.8% and Canada 13.4%. Net income for Q4 reached $1.868 billion ($4.20 per share), compared to $1.670 billion ($3.76 per share) last year. The full-year net income was $5.84 billion ($13.14 per share), reflecting a 16.6% increase over the previous year.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (Nasdaq: COST) reported a strong financial performance for August 2022, with net sales of $17.55 billion, marking an 11.4% increase from the previous year. For the fourth quarter, net sales reached $70.8 billion, a growth of 15.3% year-over-year. The company also posted a total annual sales figure of $222.7 billion, reflecting a 15.9% increase compared to last year. Comparable sales showed robust growth across regions, with notable gains in the U.S. and Canada, indicating strong consumer demand.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported net sales of $16.85 billion for July 2022, a 10.8% increase from $15.21 billion last year. For the 48 weeks ending July 31, 2022, sales reached $205.19 billion, up 16.4% from $176.30 billion. Comparable sales showed increases of 11.4% in the U.S. and 11.7% in Canada for the four weeks. However, sales were negatively impacted by one fewer shopping day, which reduced sales by approximately 2.5% for the company.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share, to be paid on August 12, 2022, to shareholders on record as of July 29, 2022. The company currently operates 833 warehouses globally, with the majority located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. This dividend marks Costco's commitment to returning value to its shareholders amidst evolving economic conditions, including potential risks from inflation, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory changes.