Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation
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Overview
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About Costco Wholesale Corporation
- Industry
- Discount Stores
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- CEO
- Ron M. Vachris
- Headquarters
- 999 Lake Drive, Issaquah, WA, US
- Industry
- Discount Stores
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- CEO
- Ron M. Vachris
- Headquarters
- 999 Lake Drive, Issaquah, WA, US
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. It offers branded and private-label products in a range of merchandise categories.
The company offers sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco and deli products; appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio products, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, postages, tickets, apparel, small appliances, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and meat, produce, service deli, and bakery products.
It also operates pharmacies, opticals, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation centers, as well as 636 gas stations; and offers business delivery, travel, same-day grocery, and various other services online in various countries.
As of August 29, 2021, the company operated 815 membership warehouses, including 564 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 105 in Canada, 39 in Mexico, 30 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom, 16 in South Korea, 14 in Taiwan, 12 in Australia, 3 in Spain, 1 in Iceland, 1 in France, and 1 in China.
It also operates e-commerce websites in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
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Fair Value
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Financial Ratios
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Costco Wholesale Corporation. Starting points for Costco Wholesale Corporation: P/E 45.5, EPS $19.91, beta 0.85 — an Discount Stores name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
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Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Costco Wholesale Corporation. Costco Wholesale Corporation paid $5.54 per share over the last year — a 0.6% yield at the current $904.77 price. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for Costco Wholesale Corporation. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Costco Wholesale Corporation stands at $19.91. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
Financial Statements
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Costco Wholesale Corporation. Costco Wholesale Corporation has reported as a listed company since 1986. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
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Institutional Ownership
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Insider Trading
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Senate Trading
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House Trading
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