Costco Wholesale stock tracks strong October sales momentum

Costco Wholesale reported strong October sales on November 4, extending a run of double-digit growth as shoppers continued to use its warehouse and digital channels. The company said net sales reached 24.50 billion US dollars for the four-week retail month ended November 1, compared with 21.75 billion US dollars in the year-earlier period. That represents a 12.6 percent increase, according to Costco's release on GlobeNewswire.

Comparable Sales Remain Broad Based

Costco's total comparable sales increased 11.1 percent during the four-week period. The United States led the reported regional figures with growth of 12.6 percent, while Canada rose 4.9 percent and other international markets gained 9.4 percent.

The picture was more moderate after removing changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange. Total comparable sales rose 7.3 percent on that basis, including an 8.1 percent increase in the United States, 3.5 percent growth in Canada and 6.9 percent growth in other international markets. The adjusted figures give investors a clearer view of underlying retail demand because gasoline prices and currency movements can materially affect reported sales.

Digital Sales Outpace The Total

Digitally enabled sales increased 22.5 percent from a year earlier on a reported basis and 22.6 percent excluding foreign-exchange effects. Costco defines these sales as transactions initiated through a digital device, whether fulfilled through a warehouse, distribution center or Costco Travel.

The first nine weeks of the fiscal period also showed sustained momentum. Net sales reached 54.52 billion US dollars, up 12.8 percent from 48.33 billion US dollars in the comparable period. Total comparable sales rose 11.3 percent, or 7.5 percent excluding gasoline-price and foreign-exchange effects. Digitally enabled sales increased 20.5 percent on a reported basis over the nine weeks.

Stock Trades Below Friday Close

Costco Wholesale stock traded at 941.55 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 1:47 p.m. CET on Monday, November 9, 2026, 0.87 percent below the Xetra close of Friday, November 6. The October update therefore arrives as the stock remains close to its recent trading range, while the sales figures provide a fresh operating reference for investors.

The company said it operated 943 warehouses, including 651 in the United States and Puerto Rico, at the time of the release. Its international network and digital sales channel remain important parts of the growth profile, but the reported figures also show that gasoline prices and currency effects contributed meaningfully to the headline comparison.

The November retail period covers the four weeks beginning November 2 and ending November 29, 2026. Costco also said a prerecorded discussion of the October results would remain available through 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, November 11.

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