Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) net income
Costco Wholesale reported a net profit of $9,226m for fiscal 2026, 13.9% more than in fiscal 2025 ($8,099m). Its net margin was 3.0%. Earnings per share were $20.78.
Net income by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Net income | Change | Net margin | Earnings per share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,226m | +13.9% | 3.0% | $20.78 |
| 2025 | $8,099m | +9.9% | 2.9% | $18.24 |
| 2024 | $7,367m | +17.1% | 2.9% | $16.59 |
| 2023 | $6,292m | +7.7% | 2.6% | $14.18 |
| 2022 | $5,844m | +16.7% | 2.6% | $13.17 |
| 2021 | $5,007m | +25.1% | 2.6% | $11.30 |
| 2020 | $4,002m | +9.4% | 2.4% | $9.05 |
| 2019 | $3,659m | +16.8% | 2.4% | $8.32 |
| 2018 | $3,134m | +17.0% | 2.2% | $7.15 |
| 2017 | $2,679m | — | 2.1% | $6.11 |
The change compares each fiscal year with the one before and is not calculated when the previous year closed with a loss. Net margin is net income over revenue from the same filing. Figures are in millions of US dollars, except per-share amounts.
Questions about the net income of Costco Wholesale
- How much did Costco Wholesale earn in fiscal 2026?
- Costco Wholesale reported a net profit of $9,226m for fiscal 2026. In fiscal 2025 it reported a net profit of $8,099m.
- What are the earnings per share of Costco Wholesale?
- They were $20.78 in fiscal 2026, compared with $18.24 in fiscal 2025.
- What is the net margin of Costco Wholesale?
- In fiscal 2026 its net profit was 3.0% of its revenue.
- What was the most profitable year for Costco Wholesale?
- Of its last 10 fiscal years, fiscal 2026, with $9,226m.
- Where do the figures for Costco Wholesale come from?
- From the annual report (Form 10-K) that Costco Wholesale files with the SEC, the US securities regulator. Each fiscal year links to its filing.
Where each figure comes from
From the annual report (Form 10-K) that Costco Wholesale files with the SEC. The filing for each fiscal year: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017. More on Costco Wholesale: the Costco Wholesale page · annual accounts · revenue · dividends paid · insider transactions.
Dividend per share of Costco Wholesale by fiscal year, with the filing behind every figure: Costco Wholesale dividend history.
Information prepared from the accounts the company files with the regulator, for information purposes only. It is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. Updated on 12 November 2026.