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Investing.com -- Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) stock rose 1% after the warehouse retailer reported an 8% increase in net sales for June, showing continued strong consumer demand.
The company announced net sales of $26.44 billion for the retail month of June, the five-week period ended July 6, 2025, up from $24.48 billion in the same period last year. This performance extends Costco’s steady growth trajectory, with net sales for the first 44 weeks of its fiscal year reaching $227.46 billion, also an 8% increase YoY.
Comparable sales for the five-week period showed solid growth across all regions. Total (EPA:TTEF) company comparable sales rose 5.8%, with U.S. comparable sales increasing 4.7%, Canada up 6.7%, and other international markets posting the strongest performance at 10.9%. E-commerce sales continued to outpace in-store growth, rising 11.5% for the month.
When excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange, Costco’s comparable sales were even stronger at 6.2% company-wide. U.S. comparable sales excluding these factors increased 5.5%, while Canada and other international markets saw adjusted gains of 7.9% and 8.2%, respectively.
The retailer’s e-commerce business maintained double-digit growth, with adjusted comparable sales up 11.2% for the month and 16% for the 44-week period, highlighting the company’s successful omnichannel strategy.
Costco has consistently delivered robust sales figures despite broader economic uncertainties, benefiting from its membership model and reputation for value that continues to attract consumer spending.
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