ATLASCostco Wholesale (COST) earnings date: Dec 10, 2026
Costco Wholesale (COST) reports earnings for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2026 on Thu, Dec 10, 2026, after the close. Analysts expect EPS of $4.87.
Source: company filings and exchange data · Updated Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on COST
| Last price | $1,040.64 (+2.8%) |
|---|---|
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.2% |
| Earnings beat history | Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of the last 6 reports |
| Dividend | $5.71 a year (0.55% yield) |
These figures come from the same calibrated model and valuation as the Costco Wholesale stock page. They describe an ordinary period, not the earnings reaction itself, which is usually wider and can go either way.
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COST earnings at a glance
| Next report (confirmed) | Thu, Dec 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | After the close |
| Period | Quarter ended Nov 30, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | $4.87 |
| Last report | Oct 9, 2026 · Beat |
| Beat rate (last 6 reports) | 2 of 6 (33%) |
| Average EPS surprise | +20.2% |
| Average move around a report | ±2.0% (last 6) |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores |
Costco Wholesale earnings history: last 6 reports
Costco Wholesale last reported on Oct 9, 2026: EPS of -$0.06 against an estimate of -$0.12 (+50.0% surprise), a beat.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | -$0.12 | -$0.06 | +50.0% | Beat | +1.2% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $6.48 | $6.60 | +1.9% | In line | +2.0% |
| May 28, 2026 | $4.97 | $4.93 | -0.8% | In line | -4.7% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | -$3.78 | -$0.97 | +74.3% | Beat | +1.7% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $4.55 | $4.58 | +0.7% | In line | -0.9% |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $0.42 | $0.40 | -4.8% | Miss | +1.3% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it, so it captures the reaction whether the company reported before the open or after the close.
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Costco Wholesale (COST) stock analysisPlans from €3.99 a month.
Costco Wholesale earnings: frequently asked questions
When does Costco Wholesale (COST) report earnings?
Costco Wholesale is scheduled to report on Thursday, December 10, 2026, after the close. ATLAS only shows a confirmed date when the company or the exchange data provides one; check the investor relations page for the call details.
What is the EPS estimate for COST?
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2026 is $4.87 per share (USD). Estimates can change before the report.
How often does COST beat earnings estimates?
Of its last 6 reports with a recorded result, Costco Wholesale beat the EPS estimate 2 times; the average surprise was +20.2%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How much does COST move around earnings?
Over its last 6 reports the stock moved an average of 2.0% (absolute, from the close before the report day to the close after it), and finished higher 4 of 6 times.
Did Costco Wholesale beat earnings estimates last quarter?
Costco Wholesale last reported on Oct 9, 2026: EPS of -$0.06 against an estimate of -$0.12 (+50.0% surprise), a beat.
How much does COST usually move in a day?
On a normal trading day the ATLAS model puts COST’s one-day range at about ±1.2%, with a 51% chance of closing higher. This is not an options-implied earnings move; earnings days are usually wider.
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