Costco Wholesale Operating Income

As of the most recent data (August 2026), COST shows a operating income of $12B. That compares with $10B in the prior-year period — up 12.5% year over year. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.

Compared with the year-ago period, COST's operating income is now $12B (was $10B) — a 12.5% year-over-year increase. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Costco Wholesale is outperforming or lagging.

Tracking COST's operating income over time shows whether Costco Wholesale is scaling, shrinking, or reshaping that part of the business. The current reading is $12B That compares with $10B in the prior-year period — up 12.5% year over year. Multi-quarter patterns matter more than any single print, which is why this page emphasizes history and peer comparison charts.

Besides this operating income page, Stockcircle has Costco Wholesale's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect operating income (currently $12B) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.

Costco Wholesale's operating income is $12B; compare it with other Consumer Discretionary names on the peer chart. Typical ranges vary by sub-industry, so always sanity-check against the closest competitors, not just the whole sector bucket.