COST insider: 6,268 RSUs earned; shares withheld for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Costco Wholesale (COST) executive Form 4: On 10/22/2025, the Executive Vice President reported activity tied to a performance-based grant initially made on 10/22/2024. 6,268 restricted stock units were earned and reported as acquired, with the award vesting 20% on the first anniversary and an additional 20% over each of the next four years, subject to continued employment. To cover taxes upon vesting, the company withheld 313.05 and 500.32 shares at $944.68 per share. Following these transactions, the executive beneficially owned 16,619.323 shares directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MILLERCHIP GARY

(Last) (First) (Middle)

999 LAKE DRIVE

(Street)

ISSAQUAH WA 98027

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW [ COST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/22/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	10/22/2025		A		6,268(1)	A	$0(2)	17,432.693	D
Common Stock	10/22/2025		F		313.05	D	$944.68(3)	17,119.643	D
Common Stock	10/22/2025		F		500.32	D	$944.68(3)	16,619.323	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant was initially made on October 22, 2024, subject to performance conditions concerning fiscal 2025, which have been deemed satisfied by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The earned awards vest 20% on the first anniversary of the grant date and an additional 20% vest over each of the ensuing four years based on continued employment with the Company.

2. Not applicable. Grant of Restricted Stock Units.

3. 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, 2025.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney provided herewith.

	/s/ Alejandro Torres, Attorney-in-Fact	10/24/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did COST’s EVP report on the Form 4 dated 10/22/2025?

The EVP reported 6,268 restricted stock units from a 10/22/2024 performance grant deemed earned, plus tax-withholding share transactions.

What is the vesting schedule for COST’s reported RSUs?

20% on the first anniversary of the 10/22/2024 grant date, and an additional 20% over each of the next four years with continued employment.

How many shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

313.05 shares and 500.32 shares were withheld at $944.68 per share, the Nasdaq closing price on 10/22/2025.

How many COST shares does the executive beneficially own after these transactions?

16,619.323 shares directly.

Was there a cash price paid for the 6,268 units reported as acquired?

No. The acquisition reflects a grant of restricted stock units reported at $0.

What triggered the earning of the RSUs reported by COST’s EVP?

Performance conditions concerning fiscal 2025 were deemed satisfied by the Compensation Committee.