With a revenue increase of 11.1% in the fourth quarter 2026, year on year to cumulative value of $303,154 million, Costco Wholesale's revenue per employee grew on a trailing twelve months basis to $ 853,955, this marks a new company high.
Within the Retail sector Employees of 42 other companies have achieved higher revenue per employee. While Costco Wholesale's total ranking has deteriorated compared to the previous quarter from 1 to 919. Costco Wholesale has 355,000 employees.

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COST Revenue per Employee	(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 Revenue Change	11.1 %	11.58 %	9.22 %	8.3 %	8.1 %
Sales per Employee (TTM) $	853,955	827,006	806,380	789,834	775,310
COST's Total Ranking	# 919	# 1	# 1	# 1	# 4
Seq. Revenue Change	35.73 %	1.34 %	3.4 %	-21.88 %	36.31 %

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Revenue per Employee Company Ranking
Within:	No.
Wholesale Industry	# 6
Retail Sector	# 43
Overall Market	# 919

Revenue per Employee Statistics
High	Average	Low
$ 853,955	$ 394,123	$ 149,113
(Aug 30 2026)		(Aug. 31, 2005)

Financial Statements
Costco Wholesale's Revenue MRQ	$ 95,723 Millions	Visit COST's Income Statement
Costco Wholesale's Revenues TTM	$ 303,154 Millions	Visit COST's aggregate revenue growth
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Costcos Stellar Sales and Shareholder Returns Illuminate Retail Resilience in 2025,

Costco s Sales Surge: A Model of Resilience in Uncertain TimesIn an economy that has experienced disruption and upheaval, few companies have managed to navigate the turbulent waters as effectively as Costco Wholesale Corporation. The retail giant reported impressive March sales results that underscore its financial stability and operational resilience, making it a standout performer in the retail sector.Costco reported net sales of $25.51 billion for the retail month of March—an increase of 8.6% from the $23.48 billion recorded during the same period last year. This growth is particularly noteworthy, occurring amidst fluctuating consumer confidence and shifting economic conditions. It s a testament to the company’s strategic positioning and the effectiveness of its business model, which has continued to attract and retain a loyal customer base.

Costcos Robust Sales Growth Amid Economic Fluctuations Illustrates Its Resilience and Workforce Efficiency

Costco Wholesale Corporation continues to showcase its remarkable resilience in a challenging retail landscape, reporting net sales of $27.52 billion for December 2024, marking a substantial increase of 9.9% from $25.03 billion in December 2023. This performance underscores the company’s strategic positioning and its ability to attract and retain customers even in fluctuating economic conditions.The results for December not only highlight impressive year-over-year growth but also reflect a consistent upward trend seen over the preceding months. In November 2024, Costco reported net sales of $21.87 billion, representing a 5.6% increase compared to the same period last year. The company’s sales performance has remained robust, with August 2024 showing net sales of $19.83 billion, a commendable 7.1% increase year-over-year. These figures illustrate that Costco s steady growth is not merely an anomaly but part of a clear trajectory built on consumer demand and effective retail strategies.

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Companies with similar Revenue per Employee for 12 months ending Aug 30 2026, within Retail Sector	Revenue per Employee	Revenue 12 months ending Aug 30 2026	Number of Employees Aug 30 2026
Winmark Corporation	1,055,086.21	$ 91.792 Million	87
Carmax Inc	994,075.95	$ 27,631.335 Million	27,796
Costco Wholesale Corp	853,954.93	$ 303,154.000 Million	355,000
Domino s Pizza Inc	496,701.86	$ 5,066.359 Million	10,200

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