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Costco withholds 260 shares from EVP Self for taxes

The withholding was tied to vesting of previously granted restricted stock units and used the October 22 closing market price.

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Costco Wholesale Corp. reported that 260 shares of common stock held directly by Executive Vice President Adam Webb Self were withheld by the company for taxes on October 22, 2026, in connection with vesting of previously granted restricted stock units. The five reported entries use $1,018.21 per share, the closing market price of Costco common stock on Nasdaq that day.

Insider Self Adam Webb
Role Executive Vice President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock F1 61.663 $1,018.21 $63K
Tax Withholding Common Stock F1 64.211 $1,018.21 $65K
Tax Withholding Common Stock F1 57.332 $1,018.21 $58K
Tax Withholding Common Stock F1 36.044 $1,018.21 $37K
Tax Withholding Common Stock F1 40.517 $1,018.21 $41K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,269.585 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. This transaction is a withholding by the Company for taxes in connection with the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units. The price represents the closing market price of Costco common stock on Nasdaq on October 22, 2026.
Shares withheld 260 shares For taxes on October 22, 2026
Closing market price $1,018.21 per share Costco common stock on Nasdaq on October 22, 2026
Withholding entries 5 transactions Reported for October 22, 2026
restricted stock units financial
"vesting of previously granted restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
vesting financial
"in connection with the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
closing market price market
"price represents the closing market price of Costco common stock on Nasdaq"

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How many COST shares did Adam Webb Self have withheld?

Adam Webb Self, an Executive Vice President of Costco Wholesale Corp., had 260 shares of common stock withheld for taxes on October 22, 2026, as previously granted restricted stock units vested. The reported price was $1,018.21 per share, representing Costco's closing market price on Nasdaq that day.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Self Adam Webb

(Last)(First)(Middle)
999 LAKE DRIVE

(Street)
ISSAQUAH WASHINGTON 98027

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW [ COST ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Executive Vice President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/22/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock10/22/2026F61.663D$1,018.21(1)3,467.689D
Common Stock10/22/2026F64.211D$1,018.21(1)3,403.478D
Common Stock10/22/2026F57.332D$1,018.21(1)3,346.146D
Common Stock10/22/2026F36.044D$1,018.21(1)3,310.102D
Common Stock10/22/2026F40.517D$1,018.21(1)3,269.585D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction is a withholding by the Company for taxes in connection with the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units. The price represents the closing market price of Costco common stock on Nasdaq on October 22, 2026.
/s/ Alejandro Torres, Attorney-in-Fact10/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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