Gross Profit for Costco (COST)
According to Costco's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $37.00B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$37.00B
YoY change
+10.1%
5Y CAGR
+10.1%
Peak year (2025)
$35.35B
Cumulative gross profit
$403.76B
Gross Profit history chart for Costco (COST) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Costco (COST) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35.35B | +10.1% | ||
| 2024 | $32.09B | +8.0% | ||
| 2023 | $29.70B | +7.7% | ||
| 2022 | $27.57B | +9.2% | ||
| 2021 | $25.25B | +15.7% | ||
| 2020 | $21.82B | +10.1% | ||
| 2019 | $19.82B | +7.6% | ||
| 2018 | $18.42B | +7.5% | ||
| 2017 | $17.14B | +8.4% | ||
| 2016 | $15.82B | +4.5% | ||
| 2015 | $15.13B | +6.7% | ||
| 2014 | $14.18B | +7.4% | ||
| 2013 | $13.21B | +7.3% | ||
| 2012 | $12.31B | +10.2% | ||
| 2011 | $11.18B | +12.3% | ||
| 2010 | $9.95B | +9.5% | ||
| 2009 | $9.09B | +1.2% | ||
| 2008 | $8.98B | +13.0% | ||
| 2007 | $7.95B | +7.4% | ||
| 2006 | $7.41B | +12.4% | ||
| 2005 | $6.59B | +9.5% | ||
| 2004 | $6.01B | +13.3% | ||
| 2003 | $5.31B | +11.1% | ||
| 2002 | $4.78B | +13.8% | ||
| 2001 | $4.20B | +2.5% | ||
| 2000 | $4.10B | +16.7% | ||
| 1999 | $3.51B | +13.7% | ||
| 1998 | $3.09B | +12.6% | ||
| 1997 | $2.74B | +15.1% | ||
| 1996 | $2.38B | +30.8% | ||
| 1995 | $1.82B | -7.1% | ||
| 1994 | $1.96B | +27.8% | ||
| 1993 | $1.54B | +114.6% | ||
| 1992 | $715.20M | +14.4% | ||
| 1991 | $625.40M | +26.1% | ||
| 1990 | $496.00M | +12.4% | ||
| 1989 | $441.10M | +21.5% | ||
| 1988 | $363.10M | -1.1% | ||
| 1987 | $367.10M | +24.6% | ||
| 1986 | $294.60M | +496.4% | ||
| 1985 | $49.40M | — |
Gross Profit 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
2025's annual gross profit for Costco (COST) came in at $35.35B – grew 10.1% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Costco gross profit compounded at +10.1% per year, sustaining 30 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The dataset's maximum gross profit sits at $35.35B (2025); the minimum reading of $49.40M dates to 1985.
Costco (COST) sits 4th of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $28.41B.
Costco Gross Profit by Year
Costco Gross Profit 2025: $35.35B
Costco gross profit in 2025 was $35.35B, grew 10.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Costco Gross Profit 2024: $32.09B
Costco gross profit in 2024 was $32.09B, grew 8.0% from 2023.
Costco Gross Profit 2023: $29.70B
Costco gross profit in 2023 was $29.70B, grew 7.7% from 2022.
Costco Gross Profit 2022: $27.57B
Costco gross profit in 2022 was $27.57B, grew 9.2% from 2021.
Costco Gross Profit 2021: $25.25B
Costco gross profit in 2021 was $25.25B.
See more financial history for Costco (COST).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Costco, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $177.77B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $50.86B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $43.12B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $29.54B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $27.28B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $17.44B | Consumer Defensive |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) | $10.79B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $4.63B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Costco's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Costco (COST) is $37.00B (period ending February 15, 2026).
How has Costco gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Costco (COST) gross profit changed +10.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Costco gross profit?
- Costco (COST) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +10.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Costco gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Costco gross profit reached its highest annual value of $35.35B in 2025.
What was Costco gross profit in 2024?
- Costco (COST) gross profit in 2024 was $32.09B.
What was Costco gross profit in 2025?
- Costco (COST) gross profit in 2025 was $35.35B.
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