Costco Wholesale Corporation
COSTNASDAQConsumer Defensive● Active
$971.87
$-0.48(-0.05%)
Market Cap$431.0B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$1096.5
52W Low$844.06
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
COST · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: May 28, 2026EPS Actual
$4.93
Est. $4.94 · -0.2%
Revenue
$70.53B
Est. $70.08B · +0.6%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
May 28, 2026
After Market Close
COST reports quarterly as a NASDAQ-listed Discount Stores company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
—
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.—
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | $6.56 | — | — | — | $94.29B | — |
| — Q2 FY2026 | May 28, 2026 | $4.94 | $4.93 | -0.2% | $70.53B | $70.08B | +0.6% |
| — Q1 FY2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $4.55 | $4.58 | +0.7% | $69.60B | $69.29B | +0.5% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $4.27 | $4.34 | +1.6% | $67.31B | $67.14B | +0.2% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $5.80 | $5.87 | +1.2% | $86.16B | $86.01B | +0.2% |
| — Q2 FY2025 | May 29, 2025 | $4.24 | $4.28 | +0.9% | $63.20B | $63.13B | +0.1% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $4.09 | $4.02 | -1.7% | $63.72B | $63.11B | +1.0% |
| — Q4 FY2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | $3.79 | $3.82 | +0.8% | $62.15B | $62.05B | +0.2% |
Q3 FY2026
Sep 24, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$6.56
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
May 28, 2026
EPS Actual
$4.93
EPS Est.
$4.94
EPS Surpr.
-0.2%
Revenue
$70.53B
Q1 FY2026
Mar 5, 2026
EPS Actual
$4.58
EPS Est.
$4.55
EPS Surpr.
+0.7%
Revenue
$69.60B
Q4 FY2025
Dec 11, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$4.34
EPS Est.
$4.27
EPS Surpr.
+1.6%
Revenue
$67.31B
Q3 FY2025
Sep 25, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$5.87
EPS Est.
$5.80
EPS Surpr.
+1.2%
Revenue
$86.16B
Q2 FY2025
May 29, 2025
EPS Actual
$4.28
EPS Est.
$4.24
EPS Surpr.
+0.9%
Revenue
$63.20B
Q1 FY2025
Mar 6, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$4.02
EPS Est.
$4.09
EPS Surpr.
-1.7%
Revenue
$63.72B
Q4 FY2024
Dec 12, 2024
EPS Actual
$3.82
EPS Est.
$3.79
EPS Surpr.
+0.8%
Revenue
$62.15B
Analyst Estimates
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2029 | $8.27 | $8.51 | $8.87 | 3 |
| Q2 FY2029 | $6.35 | $6.54 | $6.82 | 5 |
| Q1 FY2029 | $5.86 | $6.03 | $6.29 | 3 |
| Q4 FY2028 | $5.59 | $5.76 | $6.01 | 6 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $7.49 | $7.71 | $8.04 | 4 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $5.77 | $5.94 | $6.19 | 6 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2029 | $111B | $114B | $117B | 4 |
| Q2 FY2029 | $82.1B | $84.0B | $86.8B | 6 |
| Q1 FY2029 | $83.7B | $85.5B | $88.4B | 4 |
| Q4 FY2028 | $81.1B | $82.9B | $85.7B | 5 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $104B | $106B | $110B | 3 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $77.1B | $78.8B | $81.4B | 5 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | May 28, 2026 | -0.2% | $1,003.69 | $995.20 | -0.85% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | +0.7% | $1,006.74 | $982.57 | -2.40% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | +1.6% | $874.41 | $884.48 | +1.15% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | +1.2% | $945.27 | $943.31 | -0.21% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | May 29, 2025 | +0.9% | $1,013.14 | $1,008.74 | -0.43% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | -1.7% | $1,047.75 | $1,026.62 | -2.02% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | +0.8% | $994.69 | $988.39 | -0.63% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | +1.4% | $908.42 | $901.44 | -0.77% |
Q2 FY2026-0.85%
Report Date
May 28, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
-0.2%
Price Before
$1,003.69
Price After
$995.20
Q1 FY2026-2.40%
Report Date
Mar 5, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+0.7%
Price Before
$1,006.74
Price After
$982.57
Q4 FY2025+1.15%
Report Date
Dec 11, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+1.6%
Price Before
$874.41
Price After
$884.48
Q3 FY2025-0.21%
Report Date
Sep 25, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+1.2%
Price Before
$945.27
Price After
$943.31
Q2 FY2025-0.43%
Report Date
May 29, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+0.9%
Price Before
$1,013.14
Price After
$1,008.74
Q1 FY2025-2.02%
Report Date
Mar 6, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-1.7%
Price Before
$1,047.75
Price After
$1,026.62
Q4 FY2024-0.63%
Report Date
Dec 12, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+0.8%
Price Before
$994.69
Price After
$988.39
Q3 FY2024-0.77%
Report Date
Sep 26, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+1.4%
Price Before
$908.42
Price After
$901.44
Avg Beat Reaction-0.59%
Avg Miss Reaction-2.02%
Beat Rate7 / 8 quarters
Largest Move-2.40% (Q1 FY2026)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: COST ends December
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) most recently reported earnings on May 28, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $4.93 (in line with the analyst consensus of $4.94). The next COST earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track COST earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. COST revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
COST's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
COST earnings · 4 questionsCostco Wholesale Corporation's next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. COST typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; COST historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · Costco Wholesale Corporation SEC filings · US GAAP · Costco Wholesale Corporation SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026