COST · News · 20260930N

Operating Income and Margins

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW · 2026-09-30 · Importance 36 · Surprise 40

Costco delivered double-digit earnings growth in the fourth quarter alongside double-digit sales growth. Margin pressure, LIFO charges, and inflation were identified as headwinds to profitability. The company continued emphasizing member value even as rising costs created potential pressure on earnings margins.