Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports Second Quarter and Year-to-Date Operating Results
Summary
Costco Wholesale Corporation announced its operating results for the second quarter and first 24 weeks of fiscal 2026, ended February 15, 2026, along with February sales results (via Ex. 99.1). Net sales for the second quarter increased 9.1% to $68.24 billion, while net income rose to $2,035 million, or $4.58 per diluted share. * Total Company Comparable Sales: +7.4% (+6.7% adjusted) * Digitally-Enabled Comparable Sales: +22.6% (+21.7% adjusted) * Gross Margin: 11.02%, up 17 bps vs. Q2 FY'25 * SG&A: 9.19%, down 13 bps vs. Q2 FY'25
Why It Matters
Investors should note the strong financial performance, including a 9.1% increase in Q2 net sales and a significant rise in net income, indicating robust operational health and growth across various segments, particularly in digitally-enabled sales.
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Filing Details
Reported Items
Additional Information
- CIK Number
- 0000909832
- Filing Date
- Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Filing Time
- 12:00 AM UTC
- Form Type
- 8-K
- Materiality Level
- high
- Sentiment
- positive