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Costco Wholesale's revenue per share for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $158.69.
Costco Wholesale's revenue per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $660.46.
Good Sign:
Costco Wholesale Corp has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate of Costco Wholesale was 9.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Costco Wholesale's Revenue per Share or its related term are showing as below:
COST'
s 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.1 Med: 10.1 Max: 19.6
Current: 6.6
During the past 13 years, Costco Wholesale's highest 3-Year average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate was 19.60% per year. The lowest was 4.10% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.
COST's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is ranked better than 58.64% of 295
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 5.1
vs COST: 6.60
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Costco Wholesale Revenue per Share Related Terms
Costco Wholesale Revenue per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Costco Wholesale's Revenue per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
COST vs TGT, DG, DLTR: Revenue per Share Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Costco Wholesale's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Costco Wholesale PS Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Costco Wholesale's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Costco Wholesale's PS Ratio falls into.
Revenue per Share is the amount of Revenue per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Also referred as sales, revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top.
Costco Wholesale's Revenue Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $660.46
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Costco Wholesale (COST) has a Revenue per Share of $660.46 as of May. 2026. Revenue per share equals the per-share value of a company's sales. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Costco Wholesale ranks #122 out of 295 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Costco Wholesale's Revenue per Share too high?
Costco Wholesale's current Revenue per Share is $660.46. The Retail - Defensive industry median Revenue per Share is 5.10. Costco Wholesale's value of $660.46 is 12850.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Costco Wholesale ranks #122 out of 295 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Revenue per Share compare to TGT and DG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Costco Wholesale ranks #122 out of 295 companies for Revenue per Share. This puts Costco Wholesale in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Revenue per Share is 5.10. Costco Wholesale's value of $660.46 is 12850.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Revenue per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Revenue per Share among Retail - Defensive companies is 5.10, based on 295 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Revenue per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Revenue per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Costco Wholesale's current Revenue per Share of $660.46 is 12850.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Revenue per Share mean?
A high Revenue per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Revenue per share equals the per-share value of a company's sales. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Revenue per Share is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Costco Wholesale's current Revenue per Share is $660.46. 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 $1,037.08, compared to a current price of $943.89 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Revenue per Share is $660.46 and 12850.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 5.10. 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 Revenue per Share calculated?
Revenue per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (COST), the current Revenue per Share is $660.46 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 $943.89 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,037.08.
GuruFocus considers Costco Wholesale to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for COST:
Revenue per Share: $660.46
GF Value™: $1,037.08 vs. price of $943.89 (9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12850.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#122 of 295)
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.
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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