COST · News · 20260921N

Store Count and Expansion

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW · 2026-09-21 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42 · In source text

Costco plans to open 10 new U.S. warehouses across nine states during October and November. The openings include locations in California, New York, and Texas, among other states, and support the company’s stated objective of adding more than 30 stores annually. The expansion is positioned to capture demand for bulk retailers amid higher grocery prices and continued customer traffic.

Key facts

Impact estimates

metricdirectionstageexpectedbasis
revenuepositivecommitted—Costco is set to open 10 new U.S. stores across nine states in October and November.
assetspositivecommitted—Costco is set to open 10 new U.S. stores across nine states in October and November.
revenuepositivecontingent—Costco is pursuing ongoing expansion efforts to add over 30 new stores annually.