Costco Wholesale Corporation's Q1 2026 earnings, reported on Dec. 11, 2025, exceeded Wall Street forecasts as stronger digitally enabled sales and comparable-store growth lifted profit and per-share results above consensus.

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the 12 weeks ended Nov. 23, 2025, in a press release on Dec. 11, 2025. Total revenue reached $67.3 billion, and diluted earnings per share rose to $4.50. The company said, "Net sales for the first quarter increased 8.2 percent, to $65.98 billion from $60.99 billion last year."

Comparable Sales, Digital Growth, and Membership

Companywide comparable-store sales increased 6.4%, while digitally enabled comparable sales rose 20.5%. Membership fee revenue totaled $1.33 billion. Costco’s investor relations site listed a Q1 2026 earnings call scheduled for Dec. 11, 2025.

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Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Costco (COST). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Costco has steadily grown its same-store sales and net income over time. It continues to open new warehouse locations, indicating robust demand.

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Costco Wholesale released its fiscal first quarter earnings Thursday. The company beat analyst expectations for revenue as well as earnings, but the stock fell post-market anyway. Part of the problem may have been a slowdown in comparable store sales growth.

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Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST) broke records for pie sales this Thanksgiving season, in addition to non-food Black Friday online orders, executives said Thursday on the company's conference call.

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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) posted better-than-expected results as its e-commerce business boomed and revenue from membership fees increased.

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Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST) reported better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 after the bell on Thursday.

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Costco Wholesale Corp   (NASDAQ:COST) stock is 1.7% lower to trade at $869.90 at last glance, despite the warehouse club retailer reporting an earnings and revenue beat for the fiscal first quarter.

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Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) reported an 8% rise in first-quarter revenue on Thursday aftermarket, lifted by robust digital engagement and steady traffic, while membership fees climbed and the retailer continued to aggressively expand its warehouse footprint. Revenue for the quarter ended November 24 rose to $67.3 billion, topping analysts' estimates by about $200 million.

Costco posts strong Q1 results as digital sales surge

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) remains a world-class retailer with a uniquely resilient, low-margin, high-volume business model and strong member loyalty. Q1 2026 results were robust: revenue up 8.2% to $66B, EPS $4.50, and comps up 6.4%, though growth rates are decelerating versus tough prior-year comps. Despite a pullback to a 48x PE, COST's valuation remains stretched, limiting near-term upside and offering little margin of safety for new buyers.

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COST tops Q1 earnings estimates on 6.4% comp sales growth, strong membership gains and e-commerce momentum.

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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Costco's digital transformation continues, as the fiscal first quarter delivered double-digit growth in digital comparable sales and engagement with the app, and warehouse members are showing what management termed “consistency” in their spending even amid economic uncertainty.

Costco's Digital Sales Surge 21% as Members Maintain Spending

Costco Wholesale remains a thriving, well-run company, but its many strengths are more than reflected in its valuation. It may have been mainly tariff-related concerns that weighed on the stock in 2025, but valuation concerns could become the primary issue at hand.

Where Will Costco Stock Be in 1 Year?

Although the revenue and EPS for Costco (COST) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended November 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Compared to Estimates, Costco (COST) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Costco (COST) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.82 per share a year ago.

Costco (COST) Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Costco reported first-quarter net sales of nearly $66 billion, up 8.2% from last year. In the US, comparable sales grew 5.9% with increases in both traffic and ticket size.

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Costco posts quarterly beat on revenue and earnings.

Costco posts quarterly beat on revenue and earnings

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Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 after the bell on Thursday. Here's what you need to know from the report.

Costco Q1 Earnings: Revenue, EPS Top Estimates, Comparable Sales Climb 6.4%

Costco said on Thursday surpassed Wall Street's quarterly expectations as its sales rose 8.2% year over year.

Costco tops Wall Street's sales and revenue expectations

Costco Wholesale beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, on the back of resilient demand from consumers across income groups amid rising economic uncertainty.

Costco beats quarterly sales estimates on strong demand

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today announced its operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (twelve weeks), ended November 23, 2025.

Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Results

Costco Wholesale Corp. exceeded Wall Street forecasts for first-quarter revenue, with an 8.2% annual sales increase, driven by strong consumer demand. UBS reiterated a 'Buy' rating for its momentum and growth prospects during the holiday season.

Costco Q1 2026 earnings topped forecasts as digitally enabled sales and comparable-store growth boosted revenue and EPS, aiding trader positioning.

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