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Feb 18, 2024

Costco Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Costco's Q2 2024 financial results were announced, showcasing growth in net sales and net income.

Key Takeaways

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported a 5.7% increase in net sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, reaching $57.33 billion. Net income rose to $1.743 billion, or $3.92 per diluted share, compared to $1.466 billion, or $3.30 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. The results were positively impacted by a tax benefit related to the special dividend.

Net sales increased by 5.7% to $57.33 billion compared to the previous year.

Net income reached $1.743 billion, or $3.92 per diluted share, up from $1.466 billion, or $3.30 per diluted share, in the prior year.

Comparable sales for the total company increased by 5.6%, or 5.8% excluding gas and foreign exchange impacts.

E-commerce sales showed strong growth, with a comparable sales increase of 18.4%, or 18.2% excluding gas and foreign exchange impacts.

Total Revenue
$58.4B
Previous year: $55.3B
+5.7%
EPS
$3.71
Previous year: $3.3
+12.4%
US Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
4.8%
Previous year: 5.8%
-17.2%
Canada Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
9%
Previous year: 9.6%
-6.2%
Other Intl Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
8.2%
Previous year: 9.5%
-13.7%
Gross Profit
$7.3B
Previous year: $6.84B
+6.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$9.1B
Previous year: $13B
-29.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$300M
Previous year: $2.3B
-113.0%
Total Assets
$66.3B
Previous year: $66.8B
-0.8%

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Forward Guidance

The press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties.