Costco EVP Javier Polit acquires 4,129-share award

The earned awards vest one-third on the first grant anniversary, then one-third in each of the next two years based on continued employment.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Costco Wholesale Corp. Executive Vice President Javier Polit reported an award acquisition of 4,129 common shares on October 22, 2026. The grant was initially made on October 22, 2025, and the Compensation Committee deemed the fiscal 2026 performance conditions satisfied. The earned awards vest one-third on the first anniversary of the grant date and an additional one-third over each of the ensuing two years, based on continued employment. Costco withheld 1,572 shares for taxes in connection with vesting previously granted restricted stock units; the reported $1,018.21 price was the closing market price on October 22, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

5 transactions reported

Mixed 5 txns

Insider POLIT JAVIER

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1, F2	4,129	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F3	390.872	$1,018.21	$398K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F3	294.297	$1,018.21	$300K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F3	337.01	$1,018.21	$343K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F3	549.437	$1,018.21	$559K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,746.976 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Grant was initially made on October 22, 2025, subject to performance conditions concerning fiscal 2026, which have been deemed satisfied by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The earned awards vest one-third on the first anniversary of the grant date and an additional one-third vest over each of the ensuing two years based on continued employment with the Company.
2. F2. Not applicable. Grant of Restricted Stock Units.
3. F3. 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.

Key Figures

Common shares acquired as award: 4,129 shares Shares withheld for taxes: 1,572 shares Closing market price: $1,018.21 per share

3 metrics

Common shares acquired as award 4,129 shares Javier Polit, October 22, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 1,572 shares In connection with vesting previously granted restricted stock units on October 22, 2026

Closing market price $1,018.21 per share Costco common stock on October 22, 2026

Key Terms

restricted stock units, performance conditions, vesting

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Grant of 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.

performance conditions financial

"subject to performance conditions concerning fiscal 2026"

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.

FAQ

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How many Costco (COST) shares did Javier Polit receive?

Javier Polit reported an award acquisition of 4,129 common shares on October 22, 2026, through a restricted stock unit award.

How many Costco (COST) shares were withheld for taxes, and at what price?

Costco withheld 1,572 shares for taxes in connection with vesting previously granted restricted stock units on October 22, 2026. The $1,018.21 price was Costco's closing market price that day.

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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^*

POLIT JAVIER

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (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)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	10/22/2026		A		4,129(1)	A	$0(2)	14,318.592	D
Common Stock	10/22/2026		F		390.872	D	$1,018.21(3)	13,927.72	D
Common Stock	10/22/2026		F		294.297	D	$1,018.21(3)	13,633.423	D
Common Stock	10/22/2026		F		337.01	D	$1,018.21(3)	13,296.413	D
Common Stock	10/22/2026		F		549.437	D	$1,018.21(3)	12,746.976	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, 2025, subject to performance conditions concerning fiscal 2026, which have been deemed satisfied by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The earned awards vest one-third on the first anniversary of the grant date and an additional one-third vest over each of the ensuing two 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, 2026.

	/s/ Alejandro Torres, Attorney-in-Fact	10/26/2026
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