Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) Return on Investment ROI from the fourth quarter of 2026 to fourth quarter of 2025 and for the year 2026, average high and low, overall ranking from Aug 30 2026 to Aug 31 2025 - CSIMarket
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Costco Wholesale Corp  (NASDAQ: COST)
    Sector • Retail    Industry • Wholesale
   Industry • Wholesale
   Sector • Retail


Costco Wholesale's ROI from its fourth quarter of 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2025 and 5 Year Period

Return on Investment, Quarterly Results, Trends, Rankings, Statistics

What is Costco Wholesale's ROI in the fourth quarter of 2026?
Costco Wholesale Corp achieved a return on average invested assets (ROI) of 40.56 % in its fourth quarter of 2026, this is above COST's average return on investment of 16.03%.
Costco Wholesale Corps investments during the 12 months ending in the fourth quarter of 2026 are valued at $43 billion

ROI decreased relative to the period ending May 10 2026, due to the decline in net income.

Within the Retail sector 2 other companies had a higher return on investment. While Return on investment, overall ranking has progressed in the Aug 30 2026 quarter, so far to 100, from total ROI ranking in the third quarter of 2026 at 103.

Definition and Formula of Return on Investment



Return On Investment (Aug 30 2026)
IV. Quarter
(May 10 2026)
III. Quarter
(Feb 15 2026)
II. Quarter
(Nov 23 2025)
I. Quarter
(Aug 31 2025)
IV. Quarter
Y / Y Investment Change TTM 7.63 % 9.93 % 21.88 % 36.3 % 28.78 %
Y / Y Net Income Change TTM -7.66 % 35.9 % 86.94 % 200.36 % 703.61 %
Investment (TTM) in Millions 45,093 44,305 42,876 39,991 39,991
Return On Investment (TTM) 40.56 % 49.27 % 47.6 % 46.17 % 47.28 %
COST's Overall Ranking # 100 # 103 # 96 # 58 # 73
Seq. Investment Change TTM 3.05 % -0.25 % -0.28 % 5 % 5.26 %
Seq. Net Income Change TTM -15.16 % 3.24 % 2.81 % 2.54 % 24.86 %
Net Income (TTM) in Millions 17,468 20,590 19,943 19,397 18,917




Return On Investment COST's Ranking
Within: No.
Industry # 2
Sector # 3
Overall # 100

Return On Investment Statistics
High Average Low
47.19 %
16.03 %
8.5 %
(May 10 2026)   (Nov. 30, 2009)



  News about Costco Wholesale Corp Return on Investment ROI

Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces CFO Succession Plan, Gary Millerchip Takes Over from Richard Galanti

February 6, 2024



In a significant leadership transition, Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco) has announced that Richard Galanti, the company s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will be stepping down from his role effective March 15, 2024. Costco s Board of Directors has named Gary Millerchip as the new Executive Vice President and CFO, a move that highlights the company s commitment to a seamless succession and continued financial excellence.
Background on Costco:
Costco Wholesale Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed company (Nasdaq: COST), is a global retail giant with operations in 48 states across the United States, as well as in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, South Korea, and many other countries. The company has consistently demonstrated strong financial performance and gained admiration for its corporate culture, customer loyalty, and commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices.






Financial Statements
Costco Wholesale's IV. Quarter Investments $ 45,093 Millions COST's Balance sheet
Costco Wholesale's IV. Quarter Income $ 2,998 Millions Quarterly COST's Income Statement
COST's Income by Division See COST's Income by Division


COST Annual Return On Investment (Aug 30 2026)
2026
(Aug 31 2025)
2025
(Sep 01 2024)
2024
(Sep 03 2023)
2023
(Aug 28 2022)
2022
Total Investments in Millions 45,093 37,531 31,992 32,985 29,691
Y / Y Investment Growth 20.15 % 17.31 % -3.01 % 11.09 % 7.19 %
Net Income in Millions 9,226 18,917 7,367 6,292 5,915
Y / Y Net Income Growth -51.23 % 156.78 % 17.09 % 6.37 % 16.46 %
Annual Return On Investment 20.46 % 50.4 % 23.03 % 19.08 % 19.92 %


Annual Roi Comment
In the fiscal year 2026 ROI decreased relative to the previous year to 20.46 %, due to deterioration of net income.

Definition and Formula of Return on Investment

Other ROI Ratios
Wholesale Industry Roi Trends and Statistics
Retail Sector Return On Investment Statistics
Roi Trends for overall market
COST's Roi Ratio versus Wholesale Industry, Retail Sector and total Market
Highest Ranking Return On Investment
Lowest Ranking Return On Investment
Subscribers only: Roi for COST's Competitors
Subscribers only: Roi for Costco Wholesale's Suppliers
Subscribers only: Return On Investment for COST's Customers

Other Ratios
COST's Roa COST's Inventory Turnover Ratio COST's Growth Rates COST's Dividend Statistics
COST's Profitability Ratios COST's Asset Turnover Ratio COST's Dividend Growth
COST's Roe COST's Valuation Ratios COST's Financial Strength Ratios COST's Dividend Payout Ratio



Companies with similar Return On Investment at Aug 30 2026, within Retail Sector ROI
Domino s Pizza Inc   61.31 %
Costco Wholesale Corp  38.89 %
Fastenal Co  33.24 %
Td Synnex Corporation  9.08 %


Date modified: 2026-10-08T15:08:02+00:00



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