The Costco Story
Membership loyalty that retailers dream of
Membership Growth
Total cardholders (millions)
Cardholders
137M
Executive Members
35M
Warehouse Expansion
Total locations worldwide
Warehouses
891
The $1.50 Promise
Bulk buying, loyal members, and a hot dog that never changes price
$60B+
Kirkland revenue
vs
<$60B
Many retailers
Costco's store brand is bigger than Kraft Heinz. Private label done right.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation
Bulk buying and $1.50 hot dogs
$954.27
+12883.3% since 1986
Revenue (TTM)
How much money came in the door over the past year. Think of it as total sales before paying any bills.
$254.5B
+4.6%
Net Income (TTM)
What's left after paying everyone—employees, suppliers, taxes, everything. This is the actual profit.
$7.4B
+17.0%
Gross Margin
For every dollar of sales, how much is left after making the product? Higher is better—more room for profit.
12.8%
EPS (TTM)
If you owned one share, this is your slice of the profit. Bigger number = more earnings for each share you hold.
$16.57
+17.0%
Financial Performance
Membership fees are pure profit — 90%+ renewal rate is unmatched in retail. Razor-thin product margins keep customers loyal. E-commerce growing but stores remain the moat.
Revenue
Money coming in the door each quarter—total sales before paying any bills.
$79.7B
+115.2%
Net Income
What's left after paying everyone. This is the real profit the company keeps.
$2.4B
+179.8%
Earnings Per Share
Your slice of the profit for each share you own. Bigger = better.
$5.29
+178.4%
Margins
How much profit is made on each dollar of sales. Higher margins = more efficient business.
Profitability over time
Gross
12.8%
Operating
3.8%
What Drives Costco Wholesale Corporation
Revenue breakdown by product segment
Product Revenue Mix
Annual revenue by segment
Merchandise$250B
Membership Fees$5B
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About Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco operates membership-only warehouse clubs offering bulk goods at low prices. Known for its loyal customer base, $1.50 hot dog combo, and Kirkland Signature private label, Costco has built a cult-like following among shoppers.
Consumer StaplesDiscount Stores
Data Sources
Price Data: Yahoo FinanceFinancials: Costco Wholesale Corporation SEC FilingsSegments: Company 10-K