COST Earnings
Costco Wholesale Corporation next reports earnings on December 10, 2026. Track record: 4/4 beats.
Next Earnings In
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Current Price
$1,012.28
EPS Estimate
Earnings Per Share
$4.91
+9.9% YoY
Trailing EPS
Last 12 months earnings
$20.76
Beat Rate
4/4
100%Forward P/E
Price-to-Earnings ratio
40.4
Margin: 3.0%
Analyst Rating
37 analysts
Analyst Sentiment
Buy37 analystsEarnings History
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | $6.53 | $6.75 | +3.4% | Beat |
| 2026-05-31 | $4.92 | $4.93 | +0.1% | Beat |
| 2026-02-28 | $4.54 | $4.58 | +0.8% | Beat |
| 2025-11-30 | $4.28 | $4.50 | +5.3% | Beat |
Growth Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Revenue Est. | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Qtr(0q) | $4.91 | $74.2B | +9.9% |
| Next Qtr(+1q) | $5.12 | $76.6B | +11.9% |
| Current Year(0y) | $22.81 | $329.5B | +10.7% |
| Next Year(+1y) | $25.08 | $353.7B | +9.7% |
Next Quarter Estimates
EPS Estimate
Earnings Per Share
$4.91
Revenue Estimate
$74.2B
Annual EPS Est.
$22.81
+10.7% YoY
COST Earnings FAQ
When is COST's next earnings date?
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is expected to report earnings on December 10, 2026. The consensus EPS estimate is $4.91.
Does COST usually beat earnings estimates?
Costco Wholesale Corporation has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 4 of the last 4 quarters (100% beat rate).
What is COST's trailing EPS?
Costco Wholesale Corporation's trailing twelve-month EPS is $20.76. This is calculated from the last four quarters of reported earnings.
What do analysts think about COST?
37 Wall Street analysts cover Costco Wholesale Corporation. The consensus rating is "Buy" with an average price target of $1,067.59, implying 5.5% upside from the current price.