Latest News About Costco Wholesale

Here are the latest publicly reported highlights on Costco Wholesale Corporation as of now:

• Costco reported April 2026 sales results: net sales of about $23.92 billion for the four weeks ended May 3, 2026, up ~13% year over year. The 35-week total was about $197.18 billion, up ~9.5% year over year. Comparable sales were strong, with total company up 11.6% for the four-week period and digitally-enabled up about 18.8% for the four weeks. One extra shopping day in April contributed roughly 1.5–2% to the gain. This reflects continued momentum in membership-driven, value-focused shopping.[2]
• The company announced a quarterly cash dividend increase to $1.47 per share, payable May 15, 2026 to shareholders of record May 1, 2026, aligning with Costco’s pattern of annual dividend growth alongside robust sales growth. Costco operates about 928 warehouses globally and maintains e-commerce sites in multiple markets.[2]
• March and February sales disclosures show continued strength, with January and December results pointing to ongoing, broad-based growth across regions, aided by digital sales and membership renewals. Notably, February and March results emphasized solid comparable sales and digitization effects, consistent with prior quarters.[1][2]
• Additional market-summary outlets highlighted Costco’s expanded U.S. and international footprint, dividend policy, and ongoing investor communications around fiscal 2026 performance. Market summaries also note occasional regulatory or macro headlines affecting retail (tariff-related discussions and consumer sentiment) that could interact with pricing and promotions.[3][1]

Would you like a concise year-to-date performance snapshot (revenue, comps, dividends) in a table, or a quick chart of monthly sales trends for 2026? I can pull publicly reported numbers and generate a clean chart if you’d like. Also, tell me if you want sources cited after each fact.