Costco Wholesale (COST) Ending Cash Position: $18,946 Mil (As of May. 2026)

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COST Costco Wholesale Corp COST
96 GF Score
Price $940.87
GF Value $1,023.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Costco Wholesale Ending Cash Position?

Costco Wholesale COST -0.50% 96 Ending Cash Position is $18,946 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates COST with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,023.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Costco Wholesale's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $18,946 Mil.

Costco Wholesale's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Nov. 2025 ($16,217 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($17,383 Mil) and increased from Feb. 2026 ($17,383 Mil) to May. 2026 ($18,946 Mil).

Costco Wholesale's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Aug. 2023 ($13,700 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($9,906 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2024 ($9,906 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($14,161 Mil).

Costco Wholesale Ending Cash Position Related Terms

Costco Wholesale Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Costco Wholesale Ending Cash Position Chart

Costco Wholesale Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Ending Cash Position
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Costco Wholesale Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Costco Wholesale Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Costco Wholesale's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=9906+4255
=14,161

Costco Wholesale's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=17383+1563
=18,946

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of $18,946 Mil mean?
Costco Wholesale (COST) has a Ending Cash Position of $18,946 Mil as of May. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors.
Is Costco Wholesale's Ending Cash Position too high?
Costco Wholesale's current Ending Cash Position is $18,946 Mil. Overall, Costco Wholesale has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costco Wholesale's Ending Cash Position compare to TGT and DG?
Costco Wholesale's Ending Cash Position of $18,946 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Ending Cash Position for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Ending Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. Costco Wholesale's current Ending Cash Position is $18,946 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Costco Wholesale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costco Wholesale (COST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,023.16, compared to a current price of $940.87 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is $18,946 Mil. Costco Wholesale's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (COST), the current Ending Cash Position is $18,946 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Costco Wholesale (COST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costco Wholesale stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $940.87 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,023.16. GuruFocus considers Costco Wholesale to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for COST:

  • Ending Cash Position: $18,946 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1,023.16 vs. price of $940.87 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the COST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Costco Wholesale Business Description

Address 999 Lake Drive, Issaquah, WA, USA, 98027
Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 910 warehouses, serving more than 80 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (93% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
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