Comparing the current results to its competitors, Costco Wholesale reported Revenue increase in the 3 quarter 2026 by 11.58 % year on year. The sales growth was above Costco Wholesale's competitors' average revenue growth of 10.87 %, achieved in the same quarter.
Costco Wholesale's Comment on Competition and Industry Peers
Our industry is highly competitive, based on factors such as price, merchandise
quality and selection, location and customer service. We compete with warehouse
club operations across the U.S. and Mexico (primarily Wal-Mart’s Sam’s
Club and BJ’s Wholesale Club), and nearly every major metropolitan area
has multiple club operations. In addition, we compete on a worldwide basis with
global, national and regional wholesalers and retailers, including supermarkets,
supercenters, department and specialty stores, gasoline stations, and internet
retailers. Competitors such as Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s and Amazon.com are
among our significant general merchandise retail competitors. We also compete
with operators selling a single category or narrow range of merchandise, such
as Lowe’s, Home Depot, Office Depot, PetSmart, Staples, Kroger, Trader Joe’s,
Whole Foods, CVS, Walgreens, and Best Buy.
Company's competitiveness improved within Overall company, with revenue growth of 11.58 % and its market share increased to approx. 9.99 %. << More on COST Market Share.
*Market share is calculated based on total revenue.
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