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Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) operates a global network of warehouse clubs, providing members with competitively priced bulk goods across diverse categories. This news hub tracks the company's latest financial developments, operational milestones, and strategic initiatives essential for informed decision-making.
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Costco has declared a quarterly cash dividend increase from 90 cents to $1.02 per share, translating to an annualized amount of $4.08. This dividend is payable on May 19, 2023, to shareholders recorded by May 5, 2023. The company currently operates 850 warehouses globally, with significant locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and several other countries. This dividend increase reflects Costco's strong financial position and commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $21.71 billion for March 2023, a 0.5% increase from the previous year. For the thirty-one weeks ending April 2, 2023, net sales reached $137.77 billion, reflecting a 6.0% growth compared to $130.00 billion last year. U.S. comparable sales decreased by 1.5%, while total company comparable sales dropped 1.1% for the five-week period. However, e-commerce sales fell significantly, down 12.7% in March. In contrast, excluding gasoline price fluctuations and foreign exchange impacts, U.S. comparable sales increased by 0.9%. Costco operates 850 warehouses globally, with the majority located in the U.S. and Canada.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (Nasdaq: COST) reported its operating results for Q2 and the first 24 weeks of fiscal 2023, ending February 12, 2023. Net sales for Q2 rose by 6.5%, reaching $54.24 billion, compared to $50.94 billion last year. For the first 24 weeks, sales increased by 7.3% to $107.68 billion. Net income for Q2 was $1.466 billion ($3.30 per diluted share), up from $1.299 billion ($2.92 per diluted share) a year earlier. E-commerce sales declined significantly, with a 9.6% drop in Q2. Costco operates 848 warehouses globally and will discuss these results in a conference call today.
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