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Department/Specialty Retail Stores
Quarterly UpdatesAug 5, 2026, 04:18 PM

Costco July Net Sales $23.12B, Up 10.7%; Comp Sales +8.9%

AI Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported strong net sales for the retail month of July and the first 48 weeks of the fiscal year. Net sales for July reached $23.12 billion, marking a 10.7% increase from the previous year. Year-to-date net sales climbed to $273.55 billion, up 10.1%. The company also saw robust comparable sales growth, with total company comparable sales increasing by 8.9% for the 4-week period and 8.4% for the 48-week period. Digitally-enabled sales continued to be a significant growth driver, rising 17.7% for the month.

Key Highlights

  • Net sales for July (4 weeks) reached $23.12 billion, an increase of 10.7% year-over-year.
  • Net sales for the first 48 weeks totaled $273.55 billion, up 10.1% from last year.
  • Total company comparable sales for the 4 weeks ended August 2, 2026, increased by 8.9%.
  • Total company comparable sales for the 48 weeks increased by 8.4%.
  • Excluding gasoline and foreign exchange, total comparable sales rose 6.6% for 4 weeks and 6.7% for 48 weeks.
  • Digitally-enabled comparable sales grew 17.7% for the 4 weeks and 21.2% for the 48 weeks.
  • Costco currently operates 933 warehouses worldwide.