Costco Whsl Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Affirm (AFRM) and Costco (COST) have announced a multi-year partnership that introduces Affirm's buy-now-pay-later service on Costco.com for U.S. customers. The partnership enables Costco members to split payments for purchases between $500 to $17,500 into monthly installments, with transparent pricing and APR discounts. This new payment option comes after Costco reported approximately $250 billion in consumer spending across its warehouses and online platforms in fiscal year 2024. The service features no late or hidden fees, requires a quick eligibility check, and is particularly aimed at larger purchases such as outdoor furniture, appliances, and seasonal items.

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) reported strong sales performance for April 2025, with net sales reaching $21.18 billion, a 7.0% increase from $19.80 billion in the previous year. For the first 35 weeks, net sales grew 8.2% to $180.05 billion. The company's total comparable sales rose 4.4% for the month, with e-commerce showing impressive growth of 12.6%.

Excluding impacts from gasoline prices and foreign exchange, total comparable sales increased by 6.7%, with U.S. leading at 7.1%, followed by Other International at 6.5% and Canada at 5.0%. The company noted that April had one less shopping day due to Easter, negatively impacting total and comparable sales by approximately 1.5-2%. Costco currently operates 905 warehouses globally, with e-commerce presence in eight countries.

Lumicera Health Services has announced a partnership with Costco Wholesale (COST) to expand cost-plus specialty pharmacy services. The collaboration aims to provide specialty medications with transparent pricing and enhanced patient support for those with chronic and rare conditions.

Through this partnership, commercial employer benefit plans and PBMs working with Costco Pharmacy will access complex medication therapies at auditable costs. Lumicera, ranked among the top 15 specialty pharmacies in the US, brings its comprehensive patient support model, which achieved a net promoter score of 85.5 in 2024. The company specializes in handling medications requiring special storage and logistics.

The partnership leverages Lumicera's decade-long expertise in specialty pharmacy services and their Centers of Excellence (COE) offering 24/7 patient support. The collaboration focuses on securing better pricing for high-cost drugs and passing savings directly to customers while maintaining quality care and improved patient outcomes.

Costco Wholesale (COST) has announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend from $1.16 to $1.30 per share, representing a $5.20 annualized payout. The dividend will be paid on May 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 2, 2025.

The company currently operates 904 warehouses globally, with a significant presence across multiple countries: 623 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 109 in Canada, 41 in Mexico, and various locations across Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Costco maintains e-commerce operations in eight countries, including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia.

Edna's Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Co. has announced its launch in 30 Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) locations across Western Canada, featuring their award-winning cocktails in a 12x355ML variety pack format. The expansion follows successful Costco Roadshows and addresses growing demand for premium non-alcoholic beverages.

The launch covers Costco locations throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, with the flagship Mojito leading their product lineup. According to IWSR data, the no/low-alcohol drinks market is projected to grow at 4% volume CAGR through 2028, with the no-alcohol segment expected to grow at 7% CAGR and generate over $4 billion in incremental growth by 2028.

Costco (COST) reported strong sales growth for March 2025, with net sales reaching $25.51 billion, an 8.6% increase from $23.48 billion last year. For the first 31 weeks, net sales grew 8.3% to $158.87 billion.

The company's total comparable sales increased 6.4% for the five-week period, with notable performance across regions: U.S. (7.5%), Canada (4.1%), and Other International (2.9%). E-commerce showed remarkable growth of 16.2%.

Excluding gasoline prices and foreign exchange impacts, comparable sales were even stronger: Total Company (9.1%), U.S. (8.7%), Canada (10.6%), and Other International (9.9%). The additional shopping day due to Easter's calendar shift positively impacted total and comparable sales by approximately 1.5%.

Costco currently operates 903 warehouses globally, with e-commerce presence in eight countries.

Costco (COST) reported strong financial results for Q2 fiscal 2025. Net sales increased 9.1% to $62.53 billion for the quarter and 8.3% to $123.52 billion for the first 24 weeks. The company's net income reached $1,788 million ($4.02 per diluted share) in Q2, compared to $1,743 million ($3.92 per diluted share) last year.

February 2025 sales showed continued momentum with an 8.8% increase to $19.81 billion. The company maintains a robust global presence with 897 warehouses across multiple countries, including 617 in the United States and Puerto Rico. Costco operates e-commerce platforms in eight countries, demonstrating its strong omnichannel presence.

Costco Wholesale (COST) reported strong sales performance for January 2025, with net sales reaching $19.51 billion, marking a 9.2% increase from $17.87 billion in the previous year. The company's 22-week net sales grew 8.2% to $113.55 billion.

Total company comparable sales increased 7.5% for the 4-week period and 6.0% for the 22-week period. Notably, e-commerce showed robust growth with comparable sales up 13.6% and 16.6% for the respective periods. When excluding impacts from gasoline prices and foreign exchange, total company comparable sales were even stronger at 9.8% for the 4-week period and 8.1% for the 22 weeks.

The company maintains a strong global presence with 897 warehouses worldwide, including 617 in the United States and Puerto Rico, and operates e-commerce platforms across multiple countries.