Costco Q3 EPS Jumps 15.2% to $4.93, Net Sales Up 11.6%
COST sits 18% above its 52-week low of $844.06.
Summary
Costco reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with diluted EPS increasing 15.2% to $4.93 per share and net sales rising 11.6% to $69.15 billion. Total comparable sales grew 9.8%. This follows a series of positive sales updates and a dividend increase in the past few months, indicating sustained momentum. These robust figures highlight continued strong consumer demand and operational efficiency for the retail giant, reinforcing its market leadership. Investors will be listening to the conference call today for management's outlook and further insights into these strong results.
At the time of this announcement, COST was trading at $994.18 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $441.5B. The 52-week trading range was $844.06 to $1,096.50. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10. Source: GlobeNewswire.