Cash on Hand for Costco (COST)
According to Costco's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $18.24B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$18.24B
YoY change
+37.2%
5Y CAGR
+2.8%
Peak year (2025)
$15.28B
Latest annual
$15.28B
Cash on Hand history chart for Costco (COST) from 1985 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Costco (COST) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.28B | +37.2% | ||
| 2024 | $11.14B | -26.8% | ||
| 2023 | $15.23B | +37.9% | ||
| 2022 | $11.05B | -9.2% | ||
| 2021 | $12.18B | -8.5% | ||
| 2020 | $13.30B | +40.9% | ||
| 2019 | $9.44B | +30.1% | ||
| 2018 | $7.26B | +25.6% | ||
| 2017 | $5.78B | +22.2% | ||
| 2016 | $4.73B | -26.3% | ||
| 2015 | $6.42B | -12.2% | ||
| 2014 | $7.32B | +19.4% | ||
| 2013 | $6.12B | +26.2% | ||
| 2012 | $4.85B | -13.5% | ||
| 2011 | $5.61B | +18.2% | ||
| 2010 | $4.75B | +27.4% | ||
| 2009 | $3.73B | +13.8% | ||
| 2008 | $3.28B | -2.4% | ||
| 2007 | $3.36B | +18.4% | ||
| 2006 | $2.83B | -18.1% | ||
| 2005 | $3.46B | +10.5% | ||
| 2004 | $3.13B | +102.5% | ||
| 2003 | $1.55B | +91.9% | ||
| 2002 | $805.52M | +32.6% | ||
| 2001 | $607.58M | +6.1% | ||
| 2000 | $572.53M | -17.9% | ||
| 1999 | $697.30M | +92.6% | ||
| 1998 | $362.00M | +106.3% | ||
| 1997 | $175.50M | +72.1% | ||
| 1996 | $102.00M | +123.2% | ||
| 1995 | $45.70M | -14.7% | ||
| 1994 | $53.60M | -47.4% | ||
| 1993 | $101.90M | -582.9% | ||
| 1992 | -$21.10M | +58.6% | ||
| 1991 | -$13.30M | -10.1% | ||
| 1990 | -$14.80M | +127.7% | ||
| 1989 | -$6.50M | -102.2% | ||
| 1988 | $290.10M | +10.1% | ||
| 1987 | $263.60M | +95.1% | ||
| 1986 | $135.10M | -8.0% | ||
| 1985 | $146.90M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Costco's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of Costco (COST) cash and short-term investments is $15.28B – surged 37.2% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Costco cash and short-term investments compounded at +2.8% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Across the available history, cash and short-term investments reached its high of $15.28B in 2025 and its low of -$21.10M in 1992.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Costco (COST) ranks 1st; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $7.20B.
Costco Cash on Hand by Year
Costco Cash on Hand 2025: $15.28B
Costco cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $15.28B, surged 37.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Costco Cash on Hand 2024: $11.14B
Costco cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $11.14B, declined 26.8% below 2023.
Costco Cash on Hand 2023: $15.23B
Costco cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $15.23B, surged 37.9% from 2022.
Costco Cash on Hand 2022: $11.05B
Costco cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $11.05B, declined 9.2% below 2021.
Costco Cash on Hand 2021: $12.18B
Costco cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $12.18B.
See more financial history for Costco (COST).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Costco, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $13.87B | Consumer Defensive |
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $10.73B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $9.56B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $9.53B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $4.87B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $4.48B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $2.77B | Consumer Defensive |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) | $2.13B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Costco's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Costco (COST) is $18.24B (period ending February 15, 2026).
How has Costco cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Costco (COST) cash and short-term investments changed +37.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Costco cash and short-term investments?
- Costco (COST) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +2.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Costco cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Costco cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $15.28B in 2025.
What was Costco cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Costco (COST) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $11.14B.
What was Costco cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Costco (COST) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $15.28B.
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