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Costco (COST) director Raikes donates 5,249 common shares to non-profit

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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW director Jeffrey S. Raikes transferred 5,249 Common Stock shares as a bona fide gift to a non-profit foundation on 2026-07-10 at a stated price of $0.0000 per share. Following this charitable transfer, he holds 6,043.936 shares directly.

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Insider RAIKES JEFFREY S
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Common Stock 5,249 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 6,043.936 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares gifted 5249.0000 shares Common Stock transferred as bona fide gift on 2026-07-10
Transaction price per share $0.0000 Stated transaction price for the gifted Common Stock shares
Shares held after transaction 6043.9360 shares Direct holdings of Jeffrey S. Raikes following the gift transfer
Gifted share count summary 5249 shares GiftShares reported in transaction summary for bona fide gift
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: Bona fide gift"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type: non-derivative Common Stock"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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What insider transaction did COST director Jeffrey S. Raikes report?

Jeffrey S. Raikes reported a bona fide gift of 5,249 shares of Costco common stock on 2026-07-10. The shares were given to a non-profit foundation at a stated transaction price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting a charitable, non-sale transfer.

How many COST shares did Jeffrey S. Raikes gift and on what date?

He gifted 5,249 shares of Costco common stock on 2026-07-10. The transaction is coded as a bona fide gift, with a reported price of $0.0000 per share, indicating a non-market, charitable transfer rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

What are Jeffrey S. Raikes’ COST holdings after the reported gift?

After the gift, Jeffrey S. Raikes directly holds 6,043.936 shares of Costco common stock. This figure represents his direct ownership position immediately following the reported bona fide gift of 5,249 shares to a non-profit foundation on 2026-07-10.

Was the COST transaction by Jeffrey S. Raikes a sale or a charitable gift?

The transaction was a charitable gift, not a sale. It is coded as a bona fide gift with a transaction price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting a transfer of 5,249 Costco common shares to a non-profit foundation rather than a market-based disposition.

Did Jeffrey S. Raikes receive proceeds from his COST share transfer?

No sale proceeds are indicated, as the shares were transferred at $0.0000 per share. The transaction is identified as a bona fide gift of 5,249 Costco common shares to a non-profit foundation, consistent with a charitable transfer rather than a revenue-generating sale.

Does the reported COST transaction involve derivative securities?

The reported activity concerns non-derivative Common Stock only. The transaction record shows a bona fide gift of 5,249 common shares, and the accompanying data list this as a non-derivative transaction, with no derivative exercises or conversions reported in this event.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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hours per response:0.5
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*
RAIKES JEFFREY S

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2157 N NORTHLAKE WAY, SUITE 220

(Street)
SEATTLE WASHINGTON 98103

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/10/2026
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 Stock07/10/2026G(1)5,249D$06,043.936D
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. Gift to a non-profit foundation.
/s/ Alejandro Torres, Attorney-in-Fact07/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)