Costco's digital transformation continues, as the fiscal first quarter delivered double-digit growth in digital comparable sales and engagement with the app, and warehouse members are showing what management termed “consistency” in their spending even amid economic uncertainty. The company logged net sales growth of 7.
Although the revenue and EPS for Costco (COST) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended November 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Costco (COST) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.82 per share a year ago.
Costco reported first-quarter net sales of nearly $66 billion, up 8.2% from last year. In the US, comparable sales grew 5.9% with increases in both traffic and ticket size.
Costco shows investors a mixed financial snapshot on Thursday.
Costco said on Thursday surpassed Wall Street's quarterly expectations as its sales rose 8.2% year over year.
Investors will be closely monitoring this evening's results for signs of sustained momentum.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST, XETRA:CTO) has earned a repeat 'Buy' rating from UBS analysts ahead of its fiscal first quarter earnings report due after markets close on Thursday. The company is expected to maintain its momentum through the holiday season, with UBS analysts highlighting steady sales growth, market share gains, and emerging opportunities as key strengths for the membership-based retailer.
A dip in membership renewal rates and concerns over operating costs are clouding the retailer's outlook after years of significant outperformance.
Retail giant Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) could highlight the impact of tariffs on business when the company reports first-quarter financial results Thursday after market close.
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is scheduled to announce earnings Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. The company has a market capitalization of $394 billion. Revenue over the past 12 months reached $275 billion, with operating profit of $10 billion and net income of $8.1 billion.
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is scheduled to announce its earnings on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The company currently has a market capitalization of $394 Billion.