Costco Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates Despite Revenue Miss
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Costco Wholesale reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $6.75, beating the analyst estimate of $6.54. Revenue reached $93.87 billion for the period, falling short of market expectations despite a boost to the bottom line from tariff refunds.
COST closed at $898.125 on September 24, 2026, after reaching a session high of $909.4276. The results highlight a mixed financial performance where earnings efficiency and one-time items offset the impact of the revenue miss.
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Update: Tariff refunds contributed to Costco's fourth-quarter profit beat. Reports indicated that these refunds served as an additional driver alongside sales growth in boosting the company's overall profitability.
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Update: Tariff refunds contributed to the company's net profit boost during the fourth quarter. These refunds, alongside digital sales growth, helped drive financial results above market estimates reported on September 24, 2026.
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Update: Costco logged a quarterly profit of $3 billion, up from $2.61 billion a year earlier. This growth was driven by higher sales volumes and increased revenue from membership fees.
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Update: Resilient demand for essential goods from shoppers squeezed by high inflation drove increased foot traffic to Costco warehouses. This consumer shift toward necessities supported the company's overall performance during the fourth quarter.