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COST Financial Statements and Analysis

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Costco Wholesale

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

An instrumental part of fundamental analysis is measuring key indicators of an asset, which are the factors that can influence its value and price. However, sometimes investors show more interest in financial statements with other factors to determine whether investing in that company is the right decision. Financial statements of a company include:

  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • Cash Flow Statement

Income Statement

A company's income statement helps investors and business owners determine whether the company is profitable or losing money. Profitability is a key factor investors consider before investing in a stock. Income statements provide them with information about a company's profitability over time. The statement also enables them to observe trends in company spending and earnings since it breaks down individual costs and revenues. Income statements also provide details on where a company's money is going when it isn't profitable or its profits fluctuate.

DateFeb 15, 2026Nov 23, 2025Aug 31, 2025May 11, 2025Feb 16, 2025
reported currencyUSDUSDUSDUSDUSD
calendar year20262026202520252025
periodQ2Q1Q4Q3Q2
revenue69.597B67.307B86.156B63.205B63.723B
cost of revenue60.719B58.51B75.037B54.996B55.744B
gross profit8.878B8.797B11.119B8.209B7.979B
gross profit ratio0.1280.1310.1290.130.125
research and development expenses00000
general and administrative expenses00000
selling and marketing expenses00000
selling general and administrative expenses6.272B6.334B7.778B5.679B5.663B
other expenses00000
operating expenses6.272B6.334B7.778B5.679B5.663B
cost and expenses66.991B64.844B82.815B60.675B61.407B
interest income148.00M130.00M180.00M95.00M109.00M
interest expense33.00M35.00M46.00M35.00M36.00M
depreciation and amortization597.00M597.00M774.00M552.00M552.00M
ebitda3.358B3.215B4.33B3.167B3.01B
ebitda ratio0.0480.0480.050.050.047
operating income2.606B2.463B3.341B2.53B2.316B
operating income ratio0.0370.0370.0390.040.036
total other income expenses net115.00M120.00M169.00M50.00M106.00M
income before tax2.721B2.583B3.51B2.58B2.422B
income before tax ratio0.0390.0380.0410.0410.038
income tax expense686.00M582.00M900.00M677.00M634.00M
net income2.035B2.001B2.61B1.903B1.788B
net income ratio0.0290.030.030.030.028
eps4.584.515.884.294.03
eps diluted4.584.505.874.284.02
weighted average shs out443.961M443.961M444.007M443.958M443.982M
weighted average shs out dil444.515M444.515M444.706M444.762M444.886M
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Balance Sheet

Balance sheet summarizes a company's financials and can be used as a basis by investors to determine the value of a company. It shows the value of the stock, as well as the assets and liabilities of the company. A company's balance sheet displays how its assets are put to use and how those assets are financed, based on the liabilities section. Both investors and analysts analyze a company's balance sheet to determine how it allocates its resources.

DateFeb 15, 2026Nov 23, 2025Aug 31, 2025May 11, 2025Feb 16, 2025
reported currencyUSDUSDUSDUSDUSD
calendar year20262026202520252025
periodQ2Q1Q4Q3Q2
cash and cash equivalents17.383B16.217B14.161B13.836B12.356B
short term investments857.00M966.00M1.123B1.014B802.00M
cash and short term investments18.24B17.183B15.284B14.85B13.158B
net receivables3.782B3.231B3.203B2.875B3.06B
inventory18.991B21.141B18.116B18.606B18.754B
other current assets2.12B1.856B1.777B1.82B1.925B
total current assets43.133B43.411B38.38B38.151B36.897B
property plant equipment net36.404B35.346B34.634B33.30B32.34B
goodwill00994.00M00
intangible assets00000
goodwill and intangible assets00994.00M00
long term investments00000
tax assets00000
other non current assets4.102B4.033B3.091B4.031B3.987B
total non current assets40.506B39.379B38.719B37.331B36.327B
other assets00000
total assets83.639B82.79B77.099B75.482B73.224B
account payables20.647B23.513B19.783B19.82B18.61B
short term debt72.00M00178.00M0
tax payables00000
deferred revenue3.126B0000
other current liabilities16.918B18.292B17.325B17.581B18.389B
total current liabilities40.763B41.805B37.108B37.579B36.999B
long term debt8.165B8.102B8.173B8.18B8.039B
deferred revenue non current00000
deferred tax liabilities non current00000
other non current liabilities2.624B2.58B2.654B2.598B2.609B
total non current liabilities10.789B10.682B10.827B10.778B10.648B
other liabilities00000
capital lease obligations2.477B2.436B2.46B2.463B2.284B
total liabilities51.552B52.487B47.935B48.357B47.647B
preferred stock00000
common stock2.00M2.00M2.00M2.00M2.00M
retained earnings25.121B23.869B22.65B20.89B19.77B
accumulated other comprehensive income loss-1.606B-1.976B-1.77B-1.915B-2.242B
other total stockholders equity8.57B8.408B8.282B8.148B8.047B
total stockholders equity32.087B30.303B29.164B27.125B25.577B
total equity32.087B30.303B29.164B27.125B25.577B
total liabilities and stockholders equity83.639B82.79B77.099B75.482B73.224B
minority interest00000
total investments857.00M966.00M1.123B1.014B802.00M
total debt8.237B8.102B8.173B8.358B8.039B
net debt-9.146B-8.115B-5.988B-5.478B-4.317B
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Cash Flow

A cash flow statement is regarded as a valuable indicator of profitability and the long-term outlook for a company. It assists the company in evaluating whether it has sufficient funds to cover its expenses. Essentially, a cash flow statement represents an organization's financial health. The cash flow statement, which measures the business's ability to operate in the short as well as long term, is broken down into operating, investing, and financing activities.

DateFeb 15, 2026Nov 23, 2025Aug 31, 2025May 11, 2025Feb 16, 2025
reported currencyUSDUSDUSDUSDUSD
calendar year20262026202520252025
periodQ2Q1Q4Q3Q2
deferred income tax00000
stock based compensation166.00M486.00M140.00M106.00M151.00M
change in working capital-1.534B1.534B350.00M764.00M199.00M
accounts receivables00000
inventory3.157B-3.157B584.00M337.00M2.179B
accounts payables-3.818B3.818B-200.00M1.062B-3.059B
other working capital-873.00M873.00M-34.00M-635.00M1.079B
other non cash items1.732B70.00M-7.00M135.00M58.00M
net cash provided by operating activities2.996B4.688B3.867B3.46B2.748B
investments in property plant and equipment-1.289B-1.526B-1.966B-1.131B-1.137B
acquisitions net00000
purchases of investments-55.00M-195.00M-455.00M-228.00M-98.00M
sales maturities of investments170.00M340.00M355.00M34.00M211.00M
other investing activites4.00M-17.00M98.00M-11.00M2.00M
net cash used for investing activites-1.17B-1.398B-1.968B-1.336B-1.022B
debt repayment00-159.00M-20.00M-35.00M
common stock issued00000
common stock repurchased-209.00M-210.00M-280.00M-211.00M-205.00M
dividends paid-577.00M-577.00M-1.153B-515.00M0
other financing activites56.00M-380.00M-1.00M-2.00M-1.00M
net cash used provided by financing activities-730.00M-1.167B-1.593B-748.00M-241.00M
effect of forex changes on cash70.00M-67.00M19.00M104.00M-36.00M
net change in cash1.166B2.056B325.00M1.48B1.449B
cash at end of period17.383B16.217B14.161B13.836B12.356B
cash at beginning of period16.217B14.161B13.836B12.356B10.907B
operating cashflow2.996B4.688B3.867B3.46B2.748B
capital expenditure-1.289B-1.526B-1.966B-1.131B-1.137B
free cash flow1.707B3.162B1.901B2.329B1.611B
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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Costco Wholesale Corporation do last quarter? What was its Total Revenue and Cost of Revenue?
A company's Total Revenue reveals how much money it generates before any expenses or deductions are made. As a result, this metric informs investors/stakeholders how much money the business makes. Tracking and understanding it is essential for evaluating a company's growth. As opposed to revenue, Cost of Revenue is any expenses a business incur to generate revenue. There can be high revenue in a business, but if the costs are high, it won't make a profit and will go out of business when money runs out. Therefore, COST generated $69.60B in revenue last quarter, while its costs came in at $60.72B.
Last quarter, how much Gross Profit did Costco Wholesale Corporation report?
A business's Gross Profit is a key indicator of its profitability and financial performance. In other words, it reflects how efficiently a business uses labor, raw materials, and other resources. Costco Wholesale Corporation reported a $8.88B Gross Profit for the quarter ended Feb 15, 2026.
Have COST's Total Operating Expenses and Operating Income been favorable recently?
Operational Expenses represent the costs a company must incur to generate revenue, which is the ultimate goal of a business, whereas Operating Income shows the revenue left after operational direct and indirect costs have been deducted. COST incurred $6.27B worth of Operating Expenses, while it generated $2.61B worth of Operating Income.
How much Net Income has COST posted recently?
The Net Income of a company is one of the factors investors consider when investing in the company. According to recent earnings report from Costco Wholesale Corporation, the company generated $2.04B in Net Income. When a company has a history of consistent net income, investors are more likely to invest in it since they know they will get a return.
At the end of the last quarter, how much Cash and Equivalents did Costco Wholesale Corporation have?
The amount of Cash and Cash Equivalents is an effective indicator of the financial strength and well-being of a company. An excess cash situation occurs when a company has more cash and cash equivalents than it needs for operating activities. The amount of Cash and Cash Equivalents available to Costco Wholesale Corporation as of the end of the last quarter was $17.38B.
What are COST's Total Net Receivables for the last quarter?
Total Net Receivables are a company's outstanding debts to its customers. Therefore, it refers to the amount that a company expects to collect from its customers. The higher a company's net receivables are, the more confident it is that it can collect money from its debtors. As of the end of the last quarter, COST had Total Net Receivables of $3.78B.
In terms of Total Assets and Current Assets, where did Costco Wholesale Corporation stand at?
An asset with an economic value within a year is considered a current asset. Total assets, however, also include long-term fixed assets, intangible assets, and other non-current assets. The current Assets of COST were $43.13B, while the Total Assets stand at $83.64B.
As of the last quarter, how much Total Debt did Costco Wholesale Corporation have?
The total debt of a business refers to how much it borrows. A company's current and long-term liabilities are added together to calculate its Total Debt. A debt ratio may be taken into account on a balance sheet by financial lenders, investors, and business leaders when making informed decisions about future loans or investments. The total amount of COST's debt was $8.24B at the end of the last quarter.
What were COST's Total Liabilities during the last reported quarter?
A company's total liabilities are the sum of all debts it is liable for, including any off-balance shee liabilities it may incur. This can be calculated by adding up all short-term and long-term liabilities. In its last quarter, COST reported total liabilities of $51.55B.
How much did COST's Working Capital change over the last quarter?
Working Capital Change for COST was -$1.53B over the last quarter. Working Capital Change refers to the difference between net working capital amounts at the end of one accounting period and the end of another. It tells investors/stakeholders how much the company's cash flow will differ from its Net Income (i.e., after-tax profits). More powerful companies often have positive Change in Working Capital numbers as they have increased control over collecting cash from customers and delaying payments to suppliers.
COST generated how much cash from operating activities?
An operating cash flow statement usually contains cash from operating activities in the first section. An organization's cash from operating activities refers to the money it takes in and takes out as a result of its regular business operations. COST generated $3.00B of Cash from Operating Activities during its recently reported quarter.
What was COST's latest reported Net Change in Cash?
An increase or decrease in cash and cash equivalent balances within a specified period is considered the net change in cash in a cash flow statement. Furthermore, it takes into account cash changes as a result of investments, financing, and operating activities. COST reported a $1.17B Net Change in Cash in the most recent quarter.
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