Costco Wholesale Net Income

Costco Wholesale (COST) currently reports a net income of $9.2B as of August 2026. That compares with $8.1B in the prior-year period — up 13.9% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of $140B. Use the charts on this page to explore Costco Wholesale's net income history and peer comparisons.

Costco Wholesale's net income increased from $8.1B to $9.2B — a 13.9% year-over-year increase (period ending August 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Costco Wholesale's net income of $9.2B is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of $140B. That is roughly 93.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

Costco Wholesale reported $9.2B in net income as of August 2026. That compares with $8.1B in the prior-year period — up 13.9% year over year. Absolute dollar amounts are most useful when compared with prior periods, peers, and related line items such as revenue, assets, or liabilities on Stockcircle.

Start with the current net income of $9.2B, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is $140B. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Costco Wholesale, and consider following COST for alerts when major investors trade the stock.