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The death toll in a collapsed gold mine in Zimbabwe expected to rise to 13, vice president says
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NASDAQ:COST

Costco Wholesale (COST) Earnings Date, Estimates & Call Transcripts

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Earnings Summary

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Earnings Date
Dec. 14Estimated
Actual EPS
(Sep. 26)
$4.86 Beat By $0.07
Consensus EPS
(Sep. 26)
$4.79
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COST Earnings Estimates and Actuals by Quarter

The chart below shows up to four years of a company's earnings history. The dark blue line represents the company's actual earnings per share. The light blue area represents the range of Wall Street analysts' earnings estimates for each quarter.

COST Estimated and Actual Revenue by Quarter

The chart below shows up to four years of a company's revenue history. The dark blue line represents the company's actual revenue. The light blue line represents the company's estimated revenue based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts for each quarter.

Costco Wholesale Analyst Forecasts

QuarterNumber of EstimatesLow EstimateHigh EstimateAverage Estimate
Q1 20235$3.10$3.31$3.18
Q2 20235$3.11$3.40$3.24
Q3 20237$3.19$3.47$3.31
Q4 20237$4.23$5.03$4.68
FY 202324$13.63$15.21$14.41
Q1 20245$3.22$3.65$3.42
Q2 20244$3.47$3.65$3.55
Q3 20243$3.48$3.88$3.67
Q4 20243$4.81$5.44$5.09
FY 202415$14.98$16.62$15.73
Q1 20251$3.62$3.62$3.62
Q2 20251$3.78$3.78$3.78
Q3 20251$3.69$3.69$3.69

COST Earnings Date and Information

Costco Wholesale last released its earnings results on September 26th, 2023. The retailer reported $4.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.79 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $78.94 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $77.72 billion. Its revenue was up 9.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Costco Wholesale has generated $14.16 earnings per share over the last year ($14.16 diluted earnings per share) and currently has a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.9. Earnings for Costco Wholesale are expected to grow by 8.60% in the coming year, from $15.69 to $17.04 per share. Costco Wholesale has not formally confirmed its next earnings publication date, but the company's estimated earnings date is Thursday, December 14th, 2023 based off prior year's report dates.

Costco Wholesale Earnings History by Quarter

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DateQuarterConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGAAP EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueCall Transcript
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9/26/2023Q3 2023$4.79$4.86+$0.07$4.86$77.72 billion$78.94 billion    
5/25/2023Q3 2023$3.32$3.43+$0.11$3.93$54.58 billion$53.65 billion    
3/2/2023Q2 2023$3.20$3.30+$0.10$3.30$55.61 billion$55.27 billion    
12/8/2022Q1 2023$3.14$3.10($0.04)$3.13$54.67 billion$54.44 billion
9/22/2022Q4 2022$4.12$4.20+$0.08$4.20$72.00 billion$72.09 billion    
5/26/2022Q3 2022$3.00$3.17+$0.17$3.30$51.49 billion$52.60 billion    
3/3/2022Q2 2022$2.74$2.92+$0.18$2.92$51.51 billion$51.90 billion    
12/9/2021Q4 2021$2.59$2.98+$0.39$2.96$49.75 billion$49.42 billion    
9/22/2021Q3 2021$3.57$3.90+$0.33$4.04$61.45 billion$61.44 billion    
5/26/2021Q2 2021$2.28$2.75+$0.47$2.75$43.82 billion$44.38 billion  
3/3/2021Q1 2021$2.45$2.14($0.31)$2.14$43.71 billion$44.77 billion  
12/9/2020Q4 2020$2.05$2.29+$0.24$1.96$42.26 billion$43.21 billion  












Costco Wholesale Earnings - Frequently Asked Questions

When is Costco Wholesale's earnings date?

Costco Wholesale has not confirmed its next earnings publication date, but the company's estimated earnings date is Thursday, December 14th, 2023 based off last year's report dates. Learn more on COST's earnings history.

Did Costco Wholesale beat their earnings estimates last quarter?

In the previous quarter, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) reported $4.86 earnings per share (EPS) to beat the analysts' consensus estimate of $4.79 by $0.07. Learn more on analysts' earnings estimate vs. COST's actual earnings.

How can I listen to Costco Wholesale's earnings conference call?

The conference call for Costco Wholesale's latest earnings report can be listened to online. Listen to Conference Call

How can I read Costco Wholesale's conference call transcript?

The conference call transcript for Costco Wholesale's latest earnings report can be read online. Read Transcript

How much revenue does Costco Wholesale generate each year?

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) has a recorded annual revenue of $242.29 billion.

How much profit does Costco Wholesale generate each year?

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) has a recorded net income of $5.84 billion. COST has generated $14.16 earnings per share over the last four quarters.

What is Costco Wholesale's price-to-earnings ratio?

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) has a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 39.90 and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 36.01. The price/earnings-to-growth ratio is 4.07.

What is Costco Wholesale's EPS forecast for next year?

Costco Wholesale's earnings are expected to grow from $15.69 per share to $17.04 per share in the next year, which is a 8.60% increase.


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