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StocksMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 6 May 2026•Updated 7 May 2026•

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Costco Sales Surge 13% to $23.92 Billion in April 2026

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1Costco reported net sales of $23.92 billion for the retail month of April 2026, a 13.0 percent increase from $21.18 billion last year.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported net sales of $23.92 billion for April 2026, marking a 13.0% increase year-over-year. Updated data shows that comparable sales rose 7.8% during the period, driven by strong performances across the U.S., Canada, and other international markets. Notably, digitally enabled comparable sales saw a significant surge of 18.4%, highlighting the company's growing e-commerce strength. Additionally, U.S. shopper traffic experienced a 3.8% gain, further bolstering the monthly results. For the first 35 weeks of the fiscal year, year-to-date net sales reached $197.18 billion, a 9.5% increase over the previous year. These figures underscore Costco's sustained momentum and its ability to capture expanded market share despite calendar fluctuations.

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Version 227 days ago

What changed: The story was updated to include specific breakdowns of the sales growth, including a 7.8% rise in comparable sales, an 18.4% surge in e-commerce, and a 3.8% increase in U.S. store traffic.

Version 128 days ago

What changed: Updated the story to include 11.6% comparable sales growth, the impact of the Easter calendar shift, and year-to-date sales figures.