Costco reports 8% sales growth to $26.44 billion for June

ISSAQUAH, Wash. - Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST), the $435 billion market cap retail giant, reported net sales of $26.44 billion for June 2025, an 8.0% increase from $24.48 billion in the same period last year, according to a company press release issued Wednesday. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains strong financial health with an overall score of ’GREAT’.

The warehouse retailer’s comparable sales for the five-week period ending July 6 rose 5.8% company-wide. When excluding the impacts of gasoline prices and foreign exchange fluctuations, comparable sales increased 6.2%. This growth aligns with the company’s broader revenue trajectory, as InvestingPro data shows a robust 5-year revenue CAGR of 11%.

E-commerce sales showed strong performance with an 11.5% increase for the month, or 11.2% when adjusted for foreign exchange impacts.

For the first 44 weeks of its fiscal year, Costco’s net sales reached $227.46 billion, also representing an 8.0% increase compared to $210.55 billion during the same period last year.

By region, the strongest comparable sales growth for June came from Costco’s international markets outside Canada, which saw a 10.9% increase. Canadian operations reported 6.7% growth, while U.S. sales rose 4.7%.

When adjusted for gasoline prices and currency fluctuations, the U.S. market showed 5.5% comparable sales growth, Canada posted 7.9%, and other international markets increased by 8.2%.

Costco currently operates 907 warehouses globally, with 624 locations in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company also maintains e-commerce operations in eight countries including the U.S., Canada, and Japan. As a prominent player in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, Costco has maintained dividend payments for 22 consecutive years, currently yielding 0.53%. For deeper insights into Costco’s valuation and growth prospects, check out the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro, which covers over 1,400 top US stocks.

In other recent news, Lululemon Athletica Inc has taken legal action against Costco Wholesale Corporation, filing a lawsuit over alleged knockoff products. Lululemon claims that Costco is selling unauthorized copies of its popular items, such as SCUBA hoodies and DEFINE jackets, under the Kirkland brand. The athletic apparel company is seeking to halt these sales, obtain monetary damages, and secure acknowledgment of the damage to its brand reputation. Meanwhile, Costco has been the subject of several analyst reports. BMO Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on Costco, highlighting new membership perks that enhance its value proposition, particularly for Executive members. UBS maintained a Buy rating, citing Costco’s pilot program for extended shopping hours as a sign of growth potential, despite concerns about its premium valuation. Loop Capital raised Costco’s stock price target to $1,170, following strong international same-store sales growth. However, Mizuho maintained a Neutral rating due to a slowdown in U.S. comparable sales, noting challenges in the non-foods segment and high valuation concerns.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.