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Costco Wholesale (COST) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Costco Wholesale gave guidance in 2 earnings releases on file since Sep 25, 2025. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +12.3% against the guided midpoint.
Revenue
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (1 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $297.2B (Sep 24, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $269.9B (Sep 25, 2025) | $303.2B | above the range | +12.3% |
The latest quarter
Costco Wholesale, Q4 FY26: revenue $95.7B (+11% year over year), operating margin 4.0%, net earnings $3.0B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Costco Wholesale beat its guidance?
Costco Wholesale gave guidance in 2 earnings releases on file since Sep 25, 2025. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +12.3% against the guided midpoint.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.