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May 10, 2020

Costco Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Costco's Q3 2020 earnings reflected an increase in net sales and comparable sales, but net income was impacted by COVID-19 related costs.

Key Takeaways

Costco reported a 7.3% increase in net sales to $36.45 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020. Net income was $838 million, or $1.89 per share, impacted by $283 million in COVID-19 related costs.

Net sales increased by 7.3% to $36.45 billion compared to the previous year.

Comparable sales for the total company increased by 4.8%, and 7.8% adjusted for gas prices and foreign exchange.

E-commerce sales saw significant growth, with a 64.5% increase.

Net income was $838 million, or $1.89 per share, negatively affected by COVID-19 related expenses.

Total Revenue
$37.3B
Previous year: $34.7B
+7.3%
EPS
$1.89
Previous year: $1.89
+0.0%
US Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
8%
Canada Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
3%
Other Intl Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
12.2%
Gross Profit
$5.02B
Previous year: $4.51B
+11.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$10.8B
Previous year: $7.01B
+54.4%
Free Cash Flow
$1.2B
Previous year: $1.43B
-16.3%
Total Assets
$51.7B
Previous year: $43.8B
+18.2%

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Forward Guidance

This document does not contain forward guidance. Certain statements contained in this document constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.