Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Revenue History
Annual and quarterly revenue from 2014 to 2025
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
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Revenue Growth Metrics
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2025)
COST's revenue distribution by segment and geography for fiscal year 2025
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COST Revenue Analysis (2014–2025)
As of March 2, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) generated trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $280.39 billion, reflecting solid growth of +8.3% year-over-year. The most recent quarter (Q1 2026) recorded $67.31 billion in revenue, down 21.9% sequentially.
Looking at the longer-term picture, COST's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +10.5%, indicating consistent double-digit revenue growth. The company achieved its highest annual revenue of $275.24 billion in 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Revenue diversification analysis shows COST's business is primarily driven by Food and Sundries (40%), Non-Foods (26%), and Other (19%).
When compared to Consumer Defensive sector peers including WMT (+4.3% YoY), TGT (-2.0% YoY), and BJ (+2.8% YoY), COST has outperformed the peer group in terms of revenue growth. Compare COST vs WMT →
Peer Comparison
Compare COST's revenue metrics with industry peers
| Company | TTM Revenue | YoY Growth | 5Y CAGR | Op. Margin | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSTCurrent | $280.4B | +8.3% | +10.5% | 3.8% | |
| WMT | $713.2B | +4.3% | +5.0% | 4.2% | |
| TGT | $106.6B | -2.0% | +6.4% | 5.3% | |
| BJ | $20.5B | +2.8% | +9.2% | 3.8% | |
| PSMT | $5.3B | +7.8% | +9.6% | 4.5% |
Historical Revenue Data
| Year | Revenue | YoY % | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Op. Income | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $275.24B | +8.2% | $35.35B | 12.8% | $10.38B | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $254.45B | +5.0% | $32.09B | 12.6% | $9.29B | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $242.29B | +6.8% | $29.70B | 12.3% | $8.11B | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $226.95B | +15.8% | $27.57B | 12.1% | $7.79B | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $195.93B | +17.5% | $25.25B | 12.9% | $6.71B | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $166.76B | +9.2% | $21.82B | 13.1% | $5.43B | 3.3% |
| 2019 | $152.70B | +7.9% | $19.82B | 13.0% | $4.74B | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $141.58B | +9.7% | $18.42B | 13.0% | $4.48B | 3.2% |
| 2017 | $129.03B | +8.7% | $17.14B | 13.3% | $4.11B | 3.2% |
| 2016 | $118.72B | +2.2% | $15.82B | 13.3% | $3.67B | 3.1% |
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Is COST's revenue growth accelerating or slowing?
COST maintains +8.3% revenue growth, in line with its 5-year CAGR of +10.5%. TTM revenue stands at $280.4B. Growth rate remains consistent with historical average.
What is COST's long-term revenue growth rate?
Costco Wholesale Corporation's 5-year revenue CAGR of +10.5% reflects the sustained expansion pattern. Current YoY growth of +8.3% is near this long-term average.
How is COST's revenue distributed by segment?
COST reports revenue by product line and geographic region. Annual and quarterly breakdowns from 2014-2025 are available for download. Segment mix reveals concentration and diversification trends.