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Costco Wholesale's revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €60,371 Mil.
Its revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €251,479 Mil.
Costco Wholesale's Revenue per Share for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €135.84.
Its Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €565.73.
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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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.
Costco Wholesale (CHIX:CTOd) Revenue Explanation
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His favorite companies are stalwart, those growing between 10-20% a year.
Companies in cyclical industries may see their revenue fluctuate wildly in good years and bad years.
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Costco Wholesale Revenue Related Terms
Costco Wholesale Revenue Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Costco Wholesale's Revenue 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.
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Costco Wholesale's Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Revenue 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 Revenue vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Costco Wholesale's Revenue distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Costco Wholesale's Revenue falls into.
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.
Revenue 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 €251,479 Mil.
* 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 (CHIX:CTOD) has a Revenue of €251,479 Mil as of May. 2026. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors.
Is Costco Wholesale's Revenue too high?
Costco Wholesale's current Revenue is €251,479 Mil. Overall, Costco Wholesale has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costco Wholesale's Revenue compare to TGT and DG?
Costco Wholesale's Revenue of €251,479 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 Revenue for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Revenue depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Revenue 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 Revenue mean?
A high Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. Costco Wholesale's current Revenue is €251,479 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?
Costco Wholesale (CHIX:CTOD) has a current Revenue of €251,479 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €901.62, compared to a current price of €833.50 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Revenue is €251,479 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 Revenue calculated?
Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (CHIX:CTOD), the current Revenue is €251,479 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 (CHIX:CTOD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costco Wholesale stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €833.50 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €901.62.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CTOD:
Revenue: €251,479 Mil
GF Value™: €901.62 vs. price of €833.50 (7.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CTOD 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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