The headline numbers for Costco (COST) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended May 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Costco Wholesale (COST) reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that narrowly topped analysts' projections as same-store sales grew more than expected.
The warehouse-club chain reported same-store sales rose 5.7%. Analysts projected comparable sales to climb 6%.
Warehouse club operator Costco Wholesale (COST) reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 (ended May 11) financial results Thursday after the closing bell. A summary of its key numbers is below.
Costco is poised to benefit from tariff volatility as it offers competitive prices and bulk discounts.
Let's examine COST's fiscal Q3 earnings expectations, long-term growth factors, and how to trade the stock after the earnings report is released.
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With Wall Street's focus still squarely on tariffs, Costco reports quarterly results after the closing bell today, after many of its retail peers have tried to convey restraint on raising prices.
Investors still believe the retailer is a haven from macroeconomic uncertainty.
Costco Wholesale (COST) is set to report its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 after the closing bell on Thursday, with analysts generally bearing bullish ratings on the stock but not expecting substantial share-price gains.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
COST set for 12.4% EPS growth in Q3, as e-commerce surges and membership fees rise, but premium valuation may test buyer appetite ahead of earnings.