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Costco's Q3 earnings call spotlights strategic price cuts, record fuel volumes and surging digital demand as it doubles down on member value.

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) reports a 15% increase in net income and significant digital sales growth amid challenges in gross margin and transportation costs.

Costco had big revenue numbers, but its profit margin compressed.

While Walmart has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Jim Cramer said Costco’s muted stock reaction reflected Wall Street being overly focused on minor details, noting that analysts were ‘nit-picking.’

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) reported higher fiscal third-quarter earnings and sales as strong gasoline demand, continued membership growth and gains in digital sales supported results, executives said on the company’s earnings call. Gary Millerchip, Costco’s executive vice president and chief fi

Before we dive into our financial results, I am delighted to say that Ron Vachris is once again joining me for today's call. Ron Vachris: Good afternoon, everybody, and thank you for joining us today. Nowhere has this been more apparent in the third quarter than our gas business, as events in The Middle East, have had a significant impact on product supply and gas prices, our focus, as always, is to be there for our members by staying in stock and offering the best value.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Costco (COST) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended May 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Higher gas prices fueled Costco's third quarter results.

Higher gas prices fueled Costco's third quarter results.

The stock market rose to fresh highs Thursday on a reported interim U.S.-Iran deal. Dell soared overnight on earnings.

Investing.com -- Costco Wholesale Corp reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Thursday, driven by robust comparable sales growth, rising membership income, and continued momentum in e-commerce operations.

Membership-only discount retailer Costco (NASDAQ:COST) reported Q2 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.6% year on year to $70.53 billion. Its GAAP profit of $4.93 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) reported fiscal third quarter financial results that topped Wall Street expectations, though shares were little changed in after-hours trading on Thursday. The warehouse retailer posted earnings of $4.93 per diluted share, slightly ahead...

Costco reported higher third-quarter profit as the retailer continues to draw inflation-weary consumers.

Costco releases Q3 results late Thursday as retailers warn that higher fuel prices and inflation pressures could hit consumer spending.

US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as traders parsed a report that Washington and Iran

As companies like Meta and Amazon use AI to justify headcount reductions, Costco is doubling down on $1.50 hot dogs and humans at the cash register.

With earnings from major big box retailers, including Best Buy (BBY), Target (TGT), Costco COST) and Walmart (WMT) in focus, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor asks: who is the top-positioned retailer? PNC Asset Management Group CIO Amanda Agati joins Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma and Senior Business Reporter Ines Ferre on Opening Bid to break down the retail giants and who stands out as the industry leader.

Every retirement portfolio screen this spring keeps surfacing the same name: Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), the membership warehouse darling whose stock is up 16.72% year to date on the strength of 82.1 million paid members and a 89.7% worldwide renewal rate. But the setup underneath that headline number deserves a closer look. The Costco Trade Is ... As Kevin Warsh Signals a Tough New Inflation Fight, This Under-the-Radar Monopoly Is a No-Brainer Buy

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At $1,028.24, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is a hold. The warehouse club trades within striking distance of its $1,096.50 52-week high after a sharp year-to-date rally, and the question is whether the premium multiple has room to run. Costco operates 942 warehouses globally under a paid-membership model that generated $1.35 billion in membership fee income last ... Costco Nearing All-Time High: Buy, Sell or Hold?

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The main US stock measures were trending lower in Thursday's premarket activity amid renewed tension

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.54% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices and bond yields rose after fresh attacks in the Middle East cast doubt on whether an end to the war is imminent.

While Costco has not kept pace with the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, analysts remain moderately upbeat on the stock’s future.

Over the past five years, the warehouse clubs have seen shopping visits increase by more than 18%.

Costco heads into earnings with April sales up 13% and digital growth accelerating as investors watch renewals and margins.

Investors will get more of a sense for how the American consumer is grappling with wartime inflation today. Earnings are due from retailers like Costco, Best Buy and Dollar Tree, and the personal-consumption expenditures index for April is scheduled for release.

Costco Wholesale is the last major retailer to report results this earnings season. After multiple retailers noted, however cautiously, that consumers are still spending, investors will be looking to see if Costco does the same. For its fiscal third quarter, Costco is expected to earn $4.98 a share, a 16.3% increase from the year-ago period, on a 10% rise in revenue to $69.68 billion.