Costco earnings beat expectations, thanks to tariff refunds

Title: Costco earnings beat expectations, thanks to tariff refunds

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Costco earnings beat expectations, thanks to tariff refunds

Retailer delivers fourth-quarter profit beat as investors pay close attention to pressures on U.S. consumers

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Sept. 24, 2026, 4:54 p.m. ET

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Costco Wholesale on Thursday reported quarterly results that beat expectations, helped in part by tariff refunds.

The retail giant reported fourth-quarter revenue of $95.72 billion, an 11% year-over year gain and above FactSet forecasts for $94.97 billion. Same-store sales, or those made at established stores, rose 9.4% during the period, topping estimates for a 9% increase.

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