COST · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Operating Cash Flow Trends
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW · 2026-06-03 · Importance 60 · Surprise 40 · Matches filing data
Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $11,133 in the first thirty-six weeks of 2026 from $9,468 in the comparable 2025 period, a greater-than-10% increase. The increase was primarily due to higher operating income and reduced net investment in merchandise inventories driven by faster inventory turns and improved supplier payment terms. Management attributes improved working-capital dynamics to inventory turnover, payment-term improvements and early payment discounts. Operating cash flow remains the company's primary liquidity source to fund capital expenditures and warehouse expansion.
Key facts
- Net cash provided by operating activities for the 36 weeks ended May 10, 2026 totaled $11,133, compared to $9,468 in the prior year period. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | +1.9% | Net cash provided by operating activities for the 36 weeks ended May 10, 2026 totaled $11,133, compared to $9,468 in the prior year period. |