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May 08, 2022

Costco Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Costco's Q3 2022 earnings reflect a strong increase in net sales and comparable sales, with net income also showing growth compared to the previous year, despite a one-time charge.

Key Takeaways

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported its Q3 2022 operating results, with net sales increasing by 16.3% to $51.61 billion. Net income for the quarter was $1.353 billion, or $3.04 per diluted share, which included a one-time $77 million pretax charge. Comparable sales showed strong growth across all regions, with total company comparable sales up 14.9%.

Net sales increased by 16.3% to $51.61 billion compared to the previous year.

Net income reached $1.353 billion, or $3.04 per diluted share, including a one-time charge.

Total company comparable sales grew by 14.9%, demonstrating robust sales performance.

E-commerce sales increased by 7.4%.

Total Revenue
$52.6B
Previous year: $45.3B
+16.2%
EPS
$3.17
Previous year: $2.75
+15.3%
U.S. Comp Sales ex-FX/Gas
10.7%
Previous year: 15.2%
-29.6%
Canada Comp Sales ex-FX/Gas
12.8%
Previous year: 16.7%
-23.4%
Int’l Comp Sales ex-FX/Gas
9.1%
Previous year: 13.1%
-30.5%
Gross Profit
$6.24B
Previous year: $5.86B
+6.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$11.2B
Previous year: $10.2B
+9.5%
Free Cash Flow
$373M
Previous year: $2.31B
-83.8%
Total Assets
$63.9B
Previous year: $57.3B
+11.5%

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Forward Guidance

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