Costco Wholesale is a multibillion dollar global retailer with warehouse that carry quality, brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices than are typically found at conventional wholesale or retail sources. The warehouses are designed to help small-to-medium-sized businesses reduce costs in purchasing for resale and for everyday business use. Individuals may also purchase for their personal needs.
Costco's warehouses present one of the largest and most exclusive product category selections to be found under a single roof. Categories include groceries, candy, appliances, television and media, automotive supplies, tires, toys, hardware, sporting goods, jewelry, watches, cameras, books, housewares, apparel, health and beauty aids, tobacco, furniture, office supplies and office equipment. Costco is known for carrying top quality national and regional brands, with 100% satisfaction guaranteed, at prices consistently below traditional wholesale or retail outlets.
Company Growth (employees)
Costco was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Issaquah, US
Key People at Costco
Craig Jelinek
President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Jeffrey Brotman
Chairman of the Board, Co-Founder
Paul Moulton
Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Franz Lazarus
Executive Vice President
John McKay
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
James Murphy
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Joseph Portera
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Dennis Zook
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Hamilton James
Lead Independent Director
Richard Galanti
Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
Costco Office Locations
Costco has an office in Issaquah
Issaquah, US (HQ)
999 Lake Dr
Costco Data and Metrics
Costco Financial Metrics
Costco's revenue was reported to be $116.1 b in FY, 2016 which is a 2% increase from the previous period.
USD
Revenue (FY, 2016) | 116.1 b |
Revenue growth (FY, 2015 - FY, 2016), % | 2% |
Net income (FY, 2016) | 2.4 b |
EBIT (FY, 2016) | 3.7 b |
Market capitalization (27-Jun-2017) | 69.9 b |
Closing share price (27-Jun-2017) | 160.2 |
Cash (28-Aug-2016) | 3.4 b |
EV | 66.5 b |
Costco's current market capitalization is $69.9 b.
- Source: SEC Filings
| USD | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 102.9 b | 110.2 b | 113.7 b | 116.1 b |
Revenue growth, % | 7% | 3% | 2% | |
EBIT | 322 m | 3.6 b | 3.7 b | |
EBIT margin, % | 0% | 3% | 3% | |
Pre tax profit | 3.2 b | 3.6 b | 3.6 b | |
Net Income | 2.1 b | 2.4 b | 2.4 b |
- Source: SEC Filings
| USD | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 5.7 b | 4.8 b | 3.4 b |
Current Assets | 17.6 b | 17.3 b | 15.2 b |
Total Assets | 33 b | 33.4 b | 33.2 b |
Accounts Payable | 8.5 b | 9 b | 7.6 b |
Current Liabilities | 14.4 b | 16.5 b | 15.6 b |
Additional Paid-in Capital | 4.9 b | 5.2 b | 5.5 b |
Retained Earnings | 7.5 b | 6.5 b | 7.7 b |
Total Equity | 12.5 b | 10.8 b | 12.3 b |
Financial Leverage | 2.6 x | 3.1 x | 2.7 x |
| USD | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | 2.1 b | 2.4 b | 2.4 b |
Accounts Payable | 529 m | 880 m | (1.5 b) |
Cash From Operating Activities | 4 b | 4.3 b | 3.3 b |
Purchases of PP&E | (2 b) | (2.4 b) | (2.6 b) |
Cash From Investing Activities | (2.1 b) | (2.5 b) | (2.3 b) |
Long-term Borrowings | 1.3 b | ||
Cash From Financing Activities | (786 m) | (2.3 b) | (2.4 b) |
Interest Paid | 109 m | 117 m | 123 m |
| USD | Y, 2016 |
|---|---|
EV/EBIT | 18.1 x |
EV/CFO | 20.2 x |
Revenue/Employee | 721 k |
Financial Leverage | 2.7 x |
Costco Market Value History
Costco Median Salaries
Source: 66 public H-1B filings from Costco
