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Costco (COST) May Sales Hit $24B, Up 14.5%, But Stock Dips 6.35%

Costco (COST) reported May net sales of $24.01B, up 14.5% YoY, with strong gas and digital volumes. Despite this, the stock declined 6.35% over the past 30 days as investors reassess valuation.

June 14, 2026
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Source: Simply Wall St.
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Key Numbers

may net sales
24.01B
sales growth yoy
14.5%
share price change 30d
-6.35%

Costco Wholesale (COST) reported May net sales of $24.01 billion, a 14.5% increase year-over-year, driven by record gas volumes and strong digital channel growth. However, the stock has experienced a 6.35% decline over the past 30 days, reflecting investor concerns about valuation.

Key Financial Results

MetricValue
May Net Sales$24.01B
YoY Growth14.5%
30-Day Stock Return-6.35%

Highlights

  • Record gas volumes.
  • Strong digital sales growth.
  • No quarterly earnings or EPS reported.

Guidance

Costco did not provide official guidance for the upcoming quarter.

Impact on Stock

Costco's stock fell 6.35% over 30 days, suggesting the market is reassessing valuation after previous gains.

What This Means for Investors

Despite strong operational performance, Costco's high valuation may limit upside. Investors should monitor valuation metrics like P/E ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Costco's May 2026 net sales were $24.01 billion, up 14.5% year-over-year.

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