Recent Updates — COST

The Compensation Committee approved the fiscal 2027 bonus criteria for executive officers, excluding the Chief Executive Officer. These executives are eligible for a base bonus of $400,000, comprising $160,000 tied to sales targets and $160,000 linked to pre-tax income performance. Payments can range from zero to 120% of the target based on achievement levels. Additionally, up to $80,000 may be earned for environmental and social objectives. The Chief Executive Officer is eligible for a base bonus of $1.2 million, split between sales and pre-tax income targets, with an additional $200,000 potential payout for environmental and social metrics. Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership-based warehouse clubs.

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $1.47 per share. The dividend was declared on October 14, 2026, and is payable November 13, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 30, 2026. Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership warehouses and e-commerce sites globally.

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 30, 2026. Fourth-quarter net sales increased 11.2% to $93.9 billion, with comparable sales rising 9.4%. Net income reached $2.998 billion, or $6.75 per diluted share, up from $2.610 billion and $5.87 per share in the prior year; results included a non-recurring benefit of $0.15 per diluted share from IEEPA tariff refunds. For the full fiscal year, net sales grew 10.1% to $297.2 billion, and net income was $9.226 billion, or $20.76 per diluted share. The company operates 939 warehouses globally and runs e-commerce sites in multiple countries.

Costco Wholesale Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.47 per share, payable on August 7, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 24, 2026. Costco Wholesale Corporation is a multi-national retailer that operates membership-based warehouse clubs.

Costco Wholesale Corporation released its operating results for the third quarter and the first 36 weeks of fiscal 2026, which ended on May 10, 2026. The company provided detailed financial information and supplemental data via an accompanying press release and earnings supplement.

Costco Wholesale Corporation has increased its quarterly cash dividend from $1.30 to $1.47 per share, representing an annualized dividend of $5.88. The dividend is payable on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 1, 2026.