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Full Transcript: Costco Wholesale Q4 2026 Earnings Call - Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST)

Costco Wholesale (COST) reported Q4 2026 net income of $2.998B and net sales up 11.2% to $93.87B. The company opened 28 new warehouses in FY2026 and plans 33 more in FY2027. Comparable sales rose 9.4%, with digital sales up 19.5%. Membership fees increased 7.3%, and capital expenditure for FY2027 is $7.5B.

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Published Sep 24, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$COSTBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and aggressive warehouse rollout suggest continued revenue momentum, supporting a bullish outlook for the stock.

02

Market read

Costco's earnings and expansion guidance are material for retail investors and may drive short‑term price action.

03

What to watch

Rising input costs and potential supply chain constraints could pressure margins.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after market close Sep 24

Background

Costco's Q4 2026 earnings call provides the first public disclosure of its quarterly results and FY27 expansion plan.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$COSTBullishHigh confidence
Context

Costco reported Q4 2026 net income of $2.998B and 11.2% sales growth, plus plans for 33 new warehouses in FY27.

Expected impact

Potential upside of 3‑5% in the next week as investors price in growth.

Evidence & confidence

Large‑cap earnings beat expectations with solid same‑store sales and clear capex plan.

Market effects

Sector

Retail sector may see uplift as Costco's growth signals consumer strength.

Regional

U.S. retail stocks could benefit; international markets watch Costco's expansion.

Global

Global consumer discretionary sentiment reinforced by Costco's performance.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If guidance falls short of expectations, the stock could face a pullback.

Key entities

  • Company
    Costco Wholesale Corporation

    US‑listed retailer (NASDAQ:COST) reporting Q4 2026 results.

  • Executive
    Gary Millerchip

    COST CFO delivering financial commentary.

  • Executive
    Ron Vachris

    COST CEO outlining strategic initiatives.

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