Costco Wholesale Corporation
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Financial Performance
Revenue
$275.2B
Market Cap
$318.5B
Net Income
$8.1B
Employees
316,000
Costco Wholesale is maintaining dominance as the ultimate defensive retailer during prolonged global economic uncertainty. Under new CEO Ron Vachris, the warehouse club giant generated a staggering $242.3 billion in revenue and maintains a $318.5 billion market cap with a workforce of exactly 316000 employees. The financial narrative in 2026 is defined by the successful, long-anticipated implementation of a membership fee increase, the proceeds of which flow almost entirely straight to the bottom line. Despite persistent inflation, Costco's membership renewal rates remain sticky at near 93%, proving its indispensable value proposition.
Revenue Trend Analysis
YoY Change
+8.2%
8-Year CAGR
+9.9%
Peak Year
2025
Trend
Consistent Growth
Costco Wholesale Corporation has reported revenue across 9 fiscal years, compounding at +9.9% annually over 8 years. The most recent year saw a 8.2% increase versus the prior year. Revenue peaked in 2025 at $275.2B. Out of 8 reported periods, 8 showed growth and 0 showed a decline.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $275.2B | $8.1B | +8.2% |
| FY2024 | $254.5B | — | +5.0% |
| FY2023 | $242.3B | — | +6.8% |
| FY2022 | $227.0B | — | +15.8% |
| FY2021 | $195.9B | — | +17.5% |
| FY2020 | $166.8B | — | +9.2% |
| FY2019 | $152.7B | — | +7.9% |
| FY2018 | $141.6B | — | +9.7% |
| FY2017 | $129.0B | — | — |
Source: SEC EDGAR filings, annual earnings releases, and verified financial disclosures.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation reported approximately $242.3B in fiscal year 2025 with a team of 316,000 employees worldwide.
Costco Wholesale Corporation strategically balances reinvestment into core R&D with operational cost discipline, focusing on workflow automation to expand operating margins in 2026.
Financial performance in Membership warehouse retail is driven by steady cash generation and pricing power, enabling Costco Wholesale Corporation to reinvest in high-return strategic initiatives.
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CorpDigest. "Costco Wholesale Corporation Revenue & Financials." CorpDigest, https://corpdigest.com/company/costco/financials.<div style="font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;max-width:520px"><strong>Costco Wholesale Corporation reported $275B in revenue (FY2025).</strong><br>Source: <a href="https://corpdigest.com/company/costco/financials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CorpDigest — Costco Wholesale Corporation financials</a></div>