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Nov 21, 2021

Costco Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Costco's Q1 2022 operating results were announced, with net sales increasing by 16.7% and net income rising to $1.324 billion.

Key Takeaways

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported strong first-quarter results for fiscal year 2022. Net sales increased by 16.7% to $49.42 billion, and net income grew to $1.324 billion, or $2.98 per diluted share.

Net sales increased by 16.7% to $49.42 billion compared to last year.

Net income for the quarter was $1.324 billion, or $2.98 per diluted share.

Comparable sales for the total company increased by 15.0%.

E-commerce sales grew by 14.3%.

Total Revenue
$50.4B
Previous year: $43.2B
+16.6%
EPS
$2.97
Previous year: $2.29
+29.7%
US Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
9.9%
Previous year: 17%
-41.8%
Canada Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
8.3%
Previous year: 16.8%
-50.6%
Other Intl Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
10.9%
Previous year: 17.7%
-38.4%
Gross Profit
$6.41B
Previous year: $5.75B
+11.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$12.8B
Previous year: $13.6B
-6.2%
Free Cash Flow
$2.2B
Previous year: $1.75B
+25.6%
Total Assets
$64.1B
Previous year: $60.2B
+6.5%

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Forward Guidance

The company provided forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including economic conditions, competition, and COVID-19 related factors.