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Costco Wholesale Corporation

Costco Wholesale Corporation Q3 2023 Earnings Analysis

Reported on 2023-06-01 / Fiscal Quarter Q3 2023
Revenue Up YoY Margin Under Pressure EPS Below Prior Year Mixed Quarter
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported Q3 2023 results with relatively stable operating performance.

Revenue grew 2% year over year and fell 2.9% sequentially. Margins weakened from the previous quarter, indicating ongoing pressure on profitability. Year-over-year earnings remained under pressure, showing that the recovery in profitability is still incomplete.

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Source: Company filings / processed earnings data
Revenue
$53.6B
YoY: 2.0002%
QoQ: -2.9277%
Net Income
$1.3B
YoY: -3.7694%
QoQ: -11.19%
EPS (Diluted)
$2.93
YoY: -3.62%
Net Margin
2.4%
YoY: -0.15 pts
QoQ: -0.23 pts
Gross Margin
12.1%
Operating Margin
3.1%
Growth

Revenue trend

Revenue growth stayed positive, supporting a healthier topline trend.

Profitability

Margin and earnings quality

Margins deteriorated from last quarter, indicating weaker profit conversion.

Investor Focus

What matters next

Investor focus is likely to remain on whether management can restore earnings momentum over coming quarters.

Revenue & YoY Growth

Quarterly

Revenue trend and year-over-year growth across recent reported quarterly periods.

Net Income & Net Margin

Quarterly

Net income and net margin trend over recent reported quarterly periods.

Revenue Analysis

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported $53.6B in revenue for Q3 2023, up 2% YoY and down 2.9% QoQ. Positive year-over-year growth suggests healthier revenue momentum.

Revenue Snapshot
Current Quarter $53.6B
Previous Quarter $55.3B
Same Quarter Last Year $52.6B
YoY Change +2%
QoQ Change -2.9%

Profitability Analysis

Net income came in at $1.3B, down 3.8% YoY and down 11.2% QoQ. Net margin was 2.4%. Sequential margin deterioration suggests profitability remains under pressure.

Profitability Snapshot
Net Income $1.3B
EPS $2.93
Net Margin 2.4%
QoQ Margin Change -0.2 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

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What was Costco Wholesale Corporation's revenue in Q3 2023?

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported revenue of $53.6B in Q3 2023.

What was Costco Wholesale Corporation's net income in Q3 2023?

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net income of $1.3B in Q3 2023.

How did Costco Wholesale Corporation's revenue change year over year?

Costco Wholesale Corporation's revenue increased by 2% year over year in Q3 2023.

What was Costco Wholesale Corporation's net margin in Q3 2023?

Costco Wholesale Corporation's net margin was 2.4% in Q3 2023.

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Data Source & Methodology

Financial data is sourced from company filings and internal processed earnings data.

YoY and QoQ values are derived from reported quarterly figures when not directly available.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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