Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
Compared to Estimates, Costco (COST) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
The headline numbers for Costco (COST) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended August 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Costco's Earnings Top Estimates, But Sales Miss as Growth Slows
Costco Wholesale (COST) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that topped analysts' expectations but narrowly missed on revenue as growth slowed.
Costco (COST) Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates
Costco (COST) came out with quarterly earnings of $5.15 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.86 per share a year ago.
Earnings Alert: Costco (COST)
The retail giant beat on EPS for the quarter but missed on revenue, leading to mixed reaction in after hours trading. The wholesale chain did show promise in its comp and e-commerce sales, but as Joe Tigay points out, maintaining constant growth will just get harder over time for Costco (COST).
Costco Posts Major Earnings Beat, But Misses On These Metrics
Costco cleared Q4 earnings estimates late Thursday, but fell short of revenue views. Costco stock eased in late trade, but near record highs.
Costco's e-commerce sales surge in Q4 as total sales rise
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, ETR:CTO) exceeded earnings expectations in Q4, reporting EPS of $5.29, above the estimated $5.08, and reflecting an 8.8% year-over-year (YoY) increase. Revenue, however, came in slightly below forecasts at $79.7 billion, compared to the expected $79.93 billion.
Costco's stock slips as quarterly sales come up short
Shares of Costco Wholesale Corp. slipped after hours, after the membership warehouse retailer reported sales trends that came up shy of Wall Street's estimates.
Costco Wholesale misses quarterly revenue estimates
Costco Wholesale missed market expectations for fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday on cautious spending by budget-conscious customers at its membership-only stores, as well as an impact from lower gasoline prices.
"No Signs of Resistance" from Costco's (COST) Customers
Costco (COST) reports earnings after the closing bell, and @LikeFolio's Megan Brantley sees little downside for the retailer. The one red flag she believes can hold the stock back: its valuation.
Costco (COST) Price Prediction and Forecast
Headquartered in Issaquah, WA, Costco Wholesale Corporation ( NASDAQ: COST ) sells high volumes of foods and general merchandise at discounted prices through membership warehouses.
Is Costco Going Back Down to $873? 1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks So
Truist downgraded Costco to hold with a price target of $873, implying a downside of 3%. At a price-to-earnings ratio of 57, the stock looks overbought.
How To Earn $500 A Month From Costco Stock Ahead Of Q4 Earnings
When Costco Wholesale Corporation COST releases earnings for the fourth quarter after the closing bell on Thursday, analysts expect the bulk retailer to report quarterly earnings at $5.08 per share.
