Net Assets for Costco (COST)
According to Costco's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported net assets is $32.09B USD. Net assets — also called stockholders' equity — equal total assets minus total liabilities. They represent the residual claim of shareholders on the company's assets and roughly track book value over time.
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
$32.09B
YoY change
+23.5%
5Y CAGR
+9.8%
Peak year (2025)
$29.16B
Latest annual
$29.16B
Net Assets history chart for Costco (COST) from 1985 to 2025
Net Assets history table for Costco (COST) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Net Assets | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29.16B | +23.5% | ||
| 2024 | $23.62B | -5.7% | ||
| 2023 | $25.06B | +21.4% | ||
| 2022 | $20.64B | +17.5% | ||
| 2021 | $17.56B | -3.9% | ||
| 2020 | $18.28B | +20.0% | ||
| 2019 | $15.24B | +19.1% | ||
| 2018 | $12.80B | +18.8% | ||
| 2017 | $10.78B | -10.8% | ||
| 2016 | $12.08B | +13.8% | ||
| 2015 | $10.62B | -13.7% | ||
| 2014 | $12.30B | +13.6% | ||
| 2013 | $10.83B | -12.4% | ||
| 2012 | $12.36B | +3.0% | ||
| 2011 | $12.00B | +10.8% | ||
| 2010 | $10.83B | +8.0% | ||
| 2009 | $10.02B | +9.1% | ||
| 2008 | $9.19B | +6.6% | ||
| 2007 | $8.62B | -5.7% | ||
| 2006 | $9.14B | +3.0% | ||
| 2005 | $8.88B | +16.5% | ||
| 2004 | $7.62B | +16.3% | ||
| 2003 | $6.55B | +15.1% | ||
| 2002 | $5.69B | +16.6% | ||
| 2001 | $4.88B | +15.2% | ||
| 2000 | $4.24B | +20.0% | ||
| 1999 | $3.53B | +19.1% | ||
| 1998 | $2.97B | +20.2% | ||
| 1997 | $2.47B | +38.8% | ||
| 1996 | $1.78B | +16.1% | ||
| 1995 | $1.53B | -9.2% | ||
| 1994 | $1.69B | -6.2% | ||
| 1993 | $1.80B | +124.0% | ||
| 1992 | $802.00M | +5.1% | ||
| 1991 | $763.00M | +23.8% | ||
| 1990 | $616.30M | +15.2% | ||
| 1989 | $535.10M | +11.6% | ||
| 1988 | $479.50M | +26.4% | ||
| 1987 | $379.30M | +25.7% | ||
| 1986 | $301.70M | +87.0% | ||
| 1985 | $161.30M | — |
Net Assets 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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Costco (COST) reported net assets of $29.16B – grew 23.5% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Costco net assets expanded at a +9.8% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
$29.16B stands as the all-time-high annual net assets, posted in 2025, against a low of $161.30M during 1985.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Costco (COST) ranks 4th; the peer median for net assets is $23.12B.
Costco Net Assets by Year
Costco Net Assets 2025: $29.16B
Costco net assets in 2025 was $29.16B, grew 23.5% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Costco Net Assets 2024: $23.62B
Costco net assets in 2024 was $23.62B, declined 5.7% below 2023.
Costco Net Assets 2023: $25.06B
Costco net assets in 2023 was $25.06B, grew 21.4% from 2022.
Costco Net Assets 2022: $20.64B
Costco net assets in 2022 was $20.64B, grew 17.5% from 2021.
Costco Net Assets 2021: $17.56B
Costco net assets in 2021 was $17.56B.
See more financial history for Costco (COST).
Sector peers — Net Assets
Companies in the same sector as Costco, ranked by their latest net assets.
| Company | Net Assets | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $99.62B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $52.01B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $32.17B | Consumer Defensive |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) | $25.84B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $20.41B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $8.25B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | -$3.50B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | -$9.99B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Costco's net assets?
- Latest reported net assets for Costco (COST) is $32.09B (period ending February 15, 2026).
How has Costco net assets changed year-over-year?
- Costco (COST) net assets changed +23.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Costco net assets?
- Costco (COST) net assets compound annual growth rate is +9.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Costco net assets hit its highest annual value?
- Costco net assets reached its highest annual value of $29.16B in 2025.
What was Costco net assets in 2024?
- Costco (COST) net assets in 2024 was $23.62B.
What was Costco net assets in 2025?
- Costco (COST) net assets in 2025 was $29.16B.
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