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Aug 28, 2022

Costco Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Costco's Q4 2022 performance was strong, marked by significant revenue growth and increased earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported a strong fourth quarter with a 15.2% increase in net sales, reaching $70.76 billion. Net income also rose to $1.868 billion, or $4.20 per diluted share, compared to $1.670 billion, or $3.76 per diluted share, in the previous year.

Net sales increased by 15.2% to $70.76 billion compared to the previous year.

Net income for the quarter reached $1.868 billion, translating to $4.20 per diluted share.

Comparable sales saw a 13.7% increase, or 10.4% excluding gasoline prices and foreign exchange impacts.

E-commerce sales grew by 7.1%, or 8.4% excluding gasoline prices and foreign exchange impacts.

Total Revenue
$72.1B
Previous year: $62.7B
+15.0%
EPS
$4.2
Previous year: $3.9
+7.7%
US Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
9.6%
Previous year: 10.3%
-6.8%
Canada Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
13.7%
Previous year: 6.7%
+104.5%
Other Intl Comparable Sales Growth ex-FX/Gas
11.3%
Previous year: 7.3%
+54.8%
Gross Profit
$8.53B
Previous year: $7.94B
+7.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$10.2B
Previous year: $11.3B
-9.4%
Free Cash Flow
$1.25B
Previous year: $1.85B
-32.4%
Total Assets
$64.2B
Previous year: $59.3B
+8.3%

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Forward Guidance

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

Challenges Ahead

  • Domestic and international economic conditions, including exchange rates, inflation or deflation
  • The effects of competition and regulation, uncertainties in the financial markets
  • Consumer and small business spending patterns and debt levels
  • Breaches of security or privacy of member or business information
  • Conditions affecting the acquisition, development, ownership or use of real estate