Costco Wholesale Corporation
$940.13-0.74Market Cap
$418.8B
Global Rank
#30
All-Time High
$432.7B
2026-12-31
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 92% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 1.4% of United States's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #29 Oracle Corporation ($419.1B)
- Just below: #31 Applied Materials, Inc. ($417.3B)
- Best year: 1997 (+78%). Worst year: 2002 (-37%).
Costco Wholesale Corporation Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance — COST annual filings (2025) →$275B revenue · $10.4B operating income · $8.1B net income
- ●Operating margin: 3.8% on $275.2B in revenue.
- ●Net income margin: 2.9% — $8.1B in profit.
- ●Free cash flow: $7.8B (2.8% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $265B
Total
$265B
Capital Expenditures
$5.5B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$7.8B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
Fundamentals (TTM)
Data: Financial Modeling PrepP/E
47.2
EPS
$19.91
Net margin
3.0%
ROE
28.3%
Dividend yield
0.57%
Debt / Equity
0.25
About Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American multinational corporation that operates a chain of membership-only big-box warehouse club retail stores. As of 2021, Costco is the third-largest retailer in the world, and as of August 2024, the world's largest retailer of beef, poultry, organic produce, and wine, with just under a third of American consumers regularly shopping at Costco warehouses. As of 2025, Costco is ranked 12th on the Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue, and is also ranked as the largest grocery retailer in Canada.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Market Cap History (2026–2026)
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $418.8B | #30(↓3) | +9.8% |
| 2025 | $381.4B | #27(↓6) | -5.4% |
| 2024 | $403.1B | #21(↑7) | +42.8% |
| 2023 | $282.3B | #28(↑12) | +45.7% |
| 2022 | $193.8B | #40(↓7) | -19.0% |
| 2021 | $239.4B | #33(↑12) | +55.8% |
| 2020 | $153.6B | #45(↑9) | +29.3% |
| 2019 | $118.8B | #54(↑4) | +45.7% |
| 2018 | $81.6B | #58(↑8) | +10.6% |
| 2017 | $73.7B | #66 | +22.4% |
| 2016 | $60.3B | #66(↓3) | +0.3% |
| 2015 | $60.1B | #63(↑7) | +18.9% |
| 2014 | $50.5B | #70(↑3) | +20.5% |
| 2013 | $41.9B | #73(↑6) | +30.5% |
| 2012 | $32.2B | #79(↓4) | +19.9% |
| 2011 | $26.8B | #75(↑22) | +16.7% |
| 2010 | $23.0B | #97(↑12) | +23.7% |
| 2009 | $18.6B | #109(↓24) | +14.3% |
| 2008 | $16.2B | #85(↑15) | -24.0% |
| 2007 | $21.4B | #100(↑22) | +33.2% |
| 2006 | $16.0B | #122(↓17) | +7.9% |
| 2005 | $14.9B | #105(↓20) | +3.2% |
| 2004 | $14.4B | #85(↑12) | +31.1% |
| 2003 | $11.0B | #97(↓2) | +32.5% |
| 2002 | $8.3B | #95(↓18) | -36.8% |
| 2001 | $13.1B | #77(↑6) | +11.1% |
| 2000 | $11.8B | #83(↓15) | -12.5% |
| 1999 | $13.5B | #68(↓10) | +26.4% |
| 1998 | $10.7B | #58(↑13) | +61.8% |
| 1997 | $6.6B | #71(↑20) | +77.6% |
| 1996 | $3.7B | #91(↑9) | +64.8% |
| 1995 | $2.3B | #100(↓20) | +18.4% |
| 1994 | $1.9B | #80 |
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FAQ
What is Costco Wholesale Corporation's market cap?
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) has a market capitalization of $418.8B, making it the #30 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was Costco Wholesale Corporation's highest market cap?
Costco Wholesale Corporation's all-time high market cap was $432.7B, reached in 2026-12-31. Its highest rank was #30 in 2026.
What sector is Costco Wholesale Corporation in?
Costco Wholesale Corporation is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Discount Stores industry. It is based in United States.
How has Costco Wholesale Corporation's market cap changed over time?
Costco Wholesale Corporation has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $418.8B in 2026 to $418.8B today.