Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Costco1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 2.95% | = | 100 | × | 7,367) | ÷ | 249,625) |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 2.65% | = | 100 | × | 6,292) | ÷ | 237,710) |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 2.62% | = | 100 | × | 5,844) | ÷ | 222,730) |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 2.61% | = | 100 | × | 5,007) | ÷ | 192,052) |
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.45% | = | 100 | × | 4,002) | ÷ | 163,220) |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 2.45% | = | 100 | × | 3,659) | ÷ | 149,351) |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 2.26% | = | 100 | × | 3,134) | ÷ | 138,434) |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 2.12% | = | 100 | × | 2,679) | ÷ | 126,172) |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 2.02% | = | 100 | × | 2,350) | ÷ | 116,073) |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 2.09% | = | 100 | × | 2,377) | ÷ | 113,666) |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.87% | = | 100 | × | 2,058) | ÷ | 110,212) |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 1.98% | = | 100 | × | 2,039) | ÷ | 102,870) |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 1.76% | = | 100 | × | 1,709) | ÷ | 97,062) |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 1.68% | = | 100 | × | 1,462) | ÷ | 87,048) |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 1.71% | = | 100 | × | 1,303) | ÷ | 76,255) |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 1.55% | = | 100 | × | 1,086) | ÷ | 69,889) |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.81% | = | 100 | × | 1,283) | ÷ | 70,977) |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 1.72% | = | 100 | × | 1,083) | ÷ | 63,088) |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 1.87% | = | 100 | × | 1,103) | ÷ | 58,963) |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 2.05% | = | 100 | × | 1,063) | ÷ | 51,862) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-28).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 2.95% | 4.29% | 3.91% | 2.41% |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 2.65% | 6.38% | 2.58% | 1.93% |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 2.62% | 7.01% | 6.64% | 2.41% |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 2.61% | 7.87% | 4.73% | 2.43% |
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.45% | 6.17% | 4.25% | 2.86% |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 2.45% | 6.20% | 3.95% | 1.31% |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 2.26% | 6.56% | 4.08% | 1.99% |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 2.12% | 5.69% | 3.94% | 2.83% |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 2.02% | 5.72% | 4.56% | 3.07% |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 2.09% | 5.63% | -2.25% | 3.39% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.87% | 5.86% | 2.72% | 3.39% |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 1.98% | 5.95% | 4.17% | 3.65% |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 1.76% | 5.18% | 4.28% | 3.54% |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 1.68% | 4.82% | 4.44% | 3.91% |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 1.71% | 2.88% | 3.92% | 3.54% |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 1.55% | — | 3.52% | 3.34% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.81% | — | 4.63% | 3.40% |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 1.72% | — | 4.82% | 3.27% |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 1.87% | — | 4.70% | 3.59% |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 2.05% | — | 7.00% | 3.60% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-28).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 2.95% | — |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 2.65% | 2.34% |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 2.62% | 3.11% |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 2.61% | 2.92% |
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.45% | 3.03% |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 2.45% | 1.96% |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 2.26% | 2.39% |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 2.12% | 2.91% |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 2.02% | 3.13% |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 2.09% | 2.64% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.87% | 3.13% |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 1.98% | 3.50% |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 1.76% | 3.38% |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 1.68% | 3.66% |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 1.71% | 3.32% |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 1.55% | 3.13% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.81% | 3.33% |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 1.72% | 3.25% |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 1.87% | 3.49% |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 2.05% | 3.80% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-28).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 2.95% | — |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 2.65% | 5.80% |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 2.62% | 6.43% |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 2.61% | 6.12% |
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.45% | 6.32% |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 2.45% | 4.14% |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 2.26% | 6.44% |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 2.12% | 6.32% |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 2.02% | 7.26% |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 2.09% | 5.43% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.87% | 6.38% |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 1.98% | 6.89% |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 1.76% | 6.84% |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 1.68% | 7.21% |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 1.71% | 7.76% |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 1.55% | 7.13% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.81% | 7.28% |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 1.72% | 6.85% |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 1.87% | 7.09% |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 2.05% | 6.94% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-28).