Costco October Net Sales Rise

What happened

Costco reported net sales of $24.50 billion for the four weeks ended November 1, 2026, up 12.6% from a year earlier. Sales for the first nine weeks of fiscal 2027 rose 12.8% to $54.52 billion. Comparable sales and digitally enabled sales also increased in both periods.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

Rising sales indicate Costco brought in more revenue across its stores and digital channels. If the growth continues, it could support future earnings, but sales figures alone do not show whether costs rose as quickly or whether profit per sale improved.

Analyst inference

The article reports growth in comparable sales even after excluding changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange, suggesting the increase was not solely driven by those factors. It also reports strong digital sales growth, but provides no figures on costs or earnings.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Watch whether comparable sales growth continues in upcoming reports, especially the measure excluding gasoline-price and foreign-exchange changes, which helps show underlying sales trends. Analyst inference
2. Track whether digital sales growth persists and whether Costco reports that digital orders add revenue without a similar rise in delivery or operating costs. Analyst inference
3. The article says Costco shares were down 1.63% after hours at $1,063.50; subsequent trading could show whether investors focus more on sales growth or profitability. Confirmed

Evidence

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