EBITDA for Costco (COST)
According to Costco's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $14.07B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
COST
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$14.07B
YoY change
+10.3%
5Y CAGR
+13.3%
Peak year (2025)
$13.40B
Cumulative EBITDA
$132.60B
EBITDA history chart for Costco (COST) from 1985 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Costco (COST) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13.40B | +10.3% | ||
| 2024 | $12.15B | +13.3% | ||
| 2023 | $10.72B | +8.3% | ||
| 2022 | $9.90B | +14.7% | ||
| 2021 | $8.63B | +20.3% | ||
| 2020 | $7.18B | +12.0% | ||
| 2019 | $6.41B | +6.1% | ||
| 2018 | $6.04B | +8.9% | ||
| 2017 | $5.54B | +10.7% | ||
| 2016 | $5.01B | +3.1% | ||
| 2015 | $4.86B | +11.9% | ||
| 2014 | $4.34B | +5.9% | ||
| 2013 | $4.10B | +8.6% | ||
| 2012 | $3.77B | +12.4% | ||
| 2011 | $3.35B | +13.3% | ||
| 2010 | $2.96B | +15.5% | ||
| 2009 | $2.56B | -7.4% | ||
| 2008 | $2.77B | +27.2% | ||
| 2007 | $2.17B | +1.3% | ||
| 2006 | $2.15B | +8.8% | ||
| 2005 | $1.97B | +8.0% | ||
| 2004 | $1.83B | +18.0% | ||
| 2003 | $1.55B | +5.1% | ||
| 2002 | $1.47B | +13.9% | ||
| 2001 | $1.29B | +0.1% | ||
| 2000 | $1.29B | +19.1% | ||
| 1999 | $1.08B | +10.3% | ||
| 1998 | $983.60M | +29.0% | ||
| 1997 | $762.50M | +16.9% | ||
| 1996 | $652.40M | +144.8% | ||
| 1995 | $266.50M | -50.3% | ||
| 1994 | $535.90M | +219.2% | ||
| 1993 | $167.90M | +95.7% | ||
| 1992 | $85.80M | -11.1% | ||
| 1991 | $96.50M | -4.5% | ||
| 1990 | $101.00M | +11.5% | ||
| 1989 | $90.60M | +23.4% | ||
| 1988 | $73.40M | -46.6% | ||
| 1987 | $137.50M | +22.9% | ||
| 1986 | $111.90M | +126.5% | ||
| 1985 | $49.40M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Costco's reported income statements (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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Costco (COST) reported EBITDA of $13.40B – grew 10.3% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Costco EBITDA compounded at +13.3% per year, sustaining 16 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$13.40B stands as the all-time-high annual EBITDA, posted in 2025, against a low of $49.40M during 1985.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Costco (COST) ranks 6th; the peer median for EBITDA is $16.50B.
Costco EBITDA by Year
Costco EBITDA 2025: $13.40B
Costco EBITDA in 2025 was $13.40B, grew 10.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Costco EBITDA 2024: $12.15B
Costco EBITDA in 2024 was $12.15B, grew 13.3% from 2023.
Costco EBITDA 2023: $10.72B
Costco EBITDA in 2023 was $10.72B, grew 8.3% from 2022.
Costco EBITDA 2022: $9.90B
Costco EBITDA in 2022 was $9.90B, grew 14.7% from 2021.
Costco EBITDA 2021: $8.63B
Costco EBITDA in 2021 was $8.63B.
See more financial history for Costco (COST).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Costco, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $46.47B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $23.92B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $18.70B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $17.46B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $15.54B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $10.83B | Consumer Defensive |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) | $4.65B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $2.60B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Costco's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Costco (COST) is $14.07B (period ending February 15, 2026).
How has Costco EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Costco (COST) EBITDA changed +10.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Costco EBITDA?
- Costco (COST) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +13.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Costco EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Costco EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $13.40B in 2025.
What was Costco EBITDA in 2024?
- Costco (COST) EBITDA in 2024 was $12.15B.
What was Costco EBITDA in 2025?
- Costco (COST) EBITDA in 2025 was $13.40B.
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