Costco Whsl Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

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.

On July 21, 2021, Uber and Costco launched a grocery delivery pilot across 25 Texas locations, allowing Costco members to receive deliveries via Uber and Uber Eats. The minimum order is $35, with free delivery for Uber Pass and Eats Pass holders. This initiative marks Uber's first collaboration with a food wholesaler in the U.S., expanding its grocery delivery footprint. Following a recent national partnership with Albertson's Co., Uber aims to meet consumer demand for quick deliveries. The pilot is currently available in Dallas, Austin, and Houston.