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Aug 29, 2021

Costco Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Costco's Q4 2021 performance was marked by significant revenue growth and increased net income, despite being negatively impacted by a write-off of certain information technology assets.

Key Takeaways

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported a strong fourth quarter for fiscal year 2021, with net sales increasing by 17.5% to $61.44 billion. Net income for the quarter was $1.670 billion, or $3.76 per diluted share, compared to $1.389 billion, or $3.13 last year.

Net sales for the quarter increased 17.5% to $61.44 billion.

Net income for the quarter was $1.670 billion, or $3.76 per diluted share.

The fourth quarter was negatively impacted by a write-off of certain information technology assets of $84 million pre-tax ($0.14 per diluted share).

Costco currently operates 817 warehouses worldwide.

Total Revenue
$62.7B
Previous year: $53.4B
+17.4%
EPS
$3.9
Previous year: $3.13
+24.6%
US Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
10.3%
Previous year: 13.6%
-24.3%
Canada Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
6.7%
Previous year: 12.6%
-46.8%
Other Intl Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
7.3%
Previous year: 18.8%
-61.2%
Gross Profit
$7.94B
Previous year: $6.98B
+13.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$11.3B
Previous year: $12.3B
-8.3%
Free Cash Flow
$1.85B
Previous year: $3.39B
-45.5%
Total Assets
$59.3B
Previous year: $55.6B
+6.7%

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Forward Guidance

No forward guidance was provided in the press release.