Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

Costco’s adjusted EPS topped expectations while revenue came in line in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026, reported September 24, 2026, with revenue rising 11.1% to about $95.7 billion as EPS increased 15.0% to $6.75. On the consensus tape, EPS of $6.75 topped the $6.54 estimate, +3.2%, while revenue of $95.723 billion was in line with the $94.967 billion estimate, +0.8%. Net income climbed 14.9% to roughly $3.0 billion from $2.610 billion a year ago, alongside gross profit of about $26.5 billion and operating income of roughly $3.8 billion. Profitability metrics were reported at a gross margin of 27.7% and an operating margin of 4.0%. Costco generated operating cash flow of about $4.7 billion, repurchased roughly $245.0 million of stock, and paid about $1.3 billion in dividends. For the next period, consensus calls for EPS of $4.82 on revenue of $73.900 billion.