Costco Wholesale (COST) Revenue — Quarter Ended May 10, 2026
Revenue for the quarter increased compared to the immediately preceding quarter. It also rose compared to the same quarter one year earlier.
Key takeaway
Quarter ended May 10, 2026 · FY2026 Q3
Revenue for the quarter increased compared to the immediately preceding quarter. It also rose compared to the same quarter one year earlier.
Financial snapshot
Reported revenue, sequential change, year-over-year change, and trailing four-quarter revenue.
Quarter revenue
$70.5B
Revenue reported for this quarter.
Quarter-over-quarter
+1.3%
Change from the immediately preceding quarter.
Year-over-year
+11.6%
Change from the comparable year-ago quarter.
Trailing four quarters
$270.6B
Sum of the latest four reported quarters.
Quarterly revenue trend
The latest four reported quarters with year-over-year comparisons.
| Period ended | Revenue | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2025 | $63.2B | +8.0% |
| Nov 23, 2025 | $67.3B | +8.3% |
| Feb 15, 2026 | $69.6B | +9.2% |
| May 10, 2026 | $70.5B | +11.6% |
Revenue performance
The increase in total revenue was driven by growth in both net sales and membership fees. Operating income also improved over the prior year period.
Quarterly comparison
Revenue grew at a slower pace than in the preceding quarter. On a year-over-year basis, revenue was significantly higher than the same quarter last year.
What to watch
The deceleration in revenue growth compared to the prior quarter may warrant attention.