Costco Wholesale Corp

COST

Company Profile

  • Business description

    Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 940 warehouses, serving more than 84 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco’s core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (92% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco’s fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.

  • Contact

    999 Lake Drive
    IssaquahWA98027
    USA

    T: +1 425 313-8100

    E: [email protected]

    https://www.costco.com

  • Sector

    Consumer Defensive

    Stock type

    Defensive

  • Industry

    Discount Stores

    Fiscal Year End

    31 August 2027

    Employees

    355,000

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