Net Income for Costco (COST)
According to Costco's latest reported financial statements, the company's current net income (TTM) is $8.55B USD. Net income is the bottom-line profit after all expenses — cost of goods sold, operating expenses, interest, and taxes — are subtracted from revenue. It is the figure used to compute earnings per share (EPS) and is the residual available to shareholders.
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)
$8.55B
YoY change
+9.9%
5Y CAGR
+15.1%
Peak year (2025)
$8.10B
Cumulative net income
$70.98B
Net Income history chart for Costco (COST) from 1985 to 2025
Net Income history table for Costco (COST) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Net Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.10B | +9.9% | ||
| 2024 | $7.37B | +17.1% | ||
| 2023 | $6.29B | +7.7% | ||
| 2022 | $5.84B | +16.7% | ||
| 2021 | $5.01B | +25.1% | ||
| 2020 | $4.00B | +9.4% | ||
| 2019 | $3.66B | +16.8% | ||
| 2018 | $3.13B | +17.0% | ||
| 2017 | $2.68B | +14.0% | ||
| 2016 | $2.35B | -1.1% | ||
| 2015 | $2.38B | +15.5% | ||
| 2014 | $2.06B | +0.9% | ||
| 2013 | $2.04B | +19.3% | ||
| 2012 | $1.71B | +16.9% | ||
| 2011 | $1.46B | +12.2% | ||
| 2010 | $1.30B | +20.0% | ||
| 2009 | $1.09B | -15.4% | ||
| 2008 | $1.28B | +18.5% | ||
| 2007 | $1.08B | -1.9% | ||
| 2006 | $1.10B | +3.8% | ||
| 2005 | $1.06B | +20.5% | ||
| 2004 | $882.39M | +22.4% | ||
| 2003 | $721.00M | +3.0% | ||
| 2002 | $699.98M | +16.3% | ||
| 2001 | $602.09M | -4.6% | ||
| 2000 | $631.44M | +58.9% | ||
| 1999 | $397.30M | -13.6% | ||
| 1998 | $459.80M | +47.3% | ||
| 1997 | $312.20M | +25.5% | ||
| 1996 | $248.80M | +85.9% | ||
| 1995 | $133.80M | -219.0% | ||
| 1994 | -$112.40M | -150.4% | ||
| 1993 | $223.20M | +72.9% | ||
| 1992 | $129.10M | -3.7% | ||
| 1991 | $134.10M | +6.9% | ||
| 1990 | $125.40M | +7.2% | ||
| 1989 | $117.00M | +23.4% | ||
| 1988 | $94.80M | +29.3% | ||
| 1987 | $73.30M | +24.4% | ||
| 1986 | $58.90M | +28.0% | ||
| 1985 | $46.00M | — |
Net Income 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
The 2025 reading of Costco (COST) net income is $8.10B – grew 9.9% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Costco net income expanded at a +15.1% compound annual rate, sustaining 9 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak net income at $8.10B, with the historical low of -$112.40M recorded in 1994.
Costco (COST) sits 6th of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $9.79B.
Costco Net Income by Year
Costco Net Income 2025: $8.10B
Costco net income in 2025 was $8.10B, grew 9.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Costco Net Income 2024: $7.37B
Costco net income in 2024 was $7.37B, grew 17.1% from 2023.
Costco Net Income 2023: $6.29B
Costco net income in 2023 was $6.29B, grew 7.7% from 2022.
Costco Net Income 2022: $5.84B
Costco net income in 2022 was $5.84B, grew 16.7% from 2021.
Costco Net Income 2021: $5.01B
Costco net income in 2021 was $5.01B.
See more financial history for Costco (COST).
Sector peers — Net Income
Companies in the same sector as Costco, ranked by their latest net income.
| Company | Net Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $21.89B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $15.97B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $13.11B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $11.35B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $8.24B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $6.95B | Consumer Defensive |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) | $2.45B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $1.91B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Costco's net income?
- Latest reported net income for Costco (COST) is $8.55B (period ending February 15, 2026).
How has Costco net income changed year-over-year?
- Costco (COST) net income changed +9.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Costco net income?
- Costco (COST) net income compound annual growth rate is +15.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Costco net income hit its highest annual value?
- Costco net income reached its highest annual value of $8.10B in 2025.
What was Costco net income in 2024?
- Costco (COST) net income in 2024 was $7.37B.
What was Costco net income in 2025?
- Costco (COST) net income in 2025 was $8.10B.
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