Costco continues to strengthen its growth trajectory in the global wholesale distribution market. The U.S. group closed the second quarter of its fiscal year 2026, which ended February 15, with significant increases in both sales and profitability.
Over the twelve-week period, net sales reached 68,24 billion dollars, recording an increase of 9,1 % compared to 62,53 billion of the same quarter of the previous year. Growth is also confirmed over the cumulative period: in first 24 weeks of exercise, sales rose to 134,22 billion dollars, increasing by8,7 % compared to 123,52 billion of last year.
Comparable sales also showed a positive trend. In the second quarter, the overall increase was 7,4 %, that becomes 6,7 % net of the effects of fuel prices and exchange rates. The United States recorded growth of 5,9 %, Canada of the 10,1 %, while other international markets have shown progress in 13 %, confirming the strong dynamism of the group's global expansion.
The contribution of digital continues to be particularly significant. Sales digitally-enabled they have grown up of the 22,6% in the quarter and 21,6% in the first 24 weeks, demonstrating the growing importance of online and omnichannel channels in the retailer's strategy.
On the profitability front, quarterly net income He has reached 2,035 billion dollars, equal to $4,58 per diluted share, increasing compared to 1,788 billion e $4,02 per share recorded in the same period of 2025. In the semester, net profit rose to 4,04 billion dollars, respect to 3,59 billion of the previous year.
Also the month of February 2026 confirmed the positive trend. In the four-week period ended March 1, Costco recorded net sales of $21,69 billion, up by 9,5 % compared to 19,81 billion than last year. Comparable sales increased by 7,9 %, while on a comparable adjusted basis growth stood at 7%.
The group also reports that the move of the Lunar and Chinese New Year, which occurred this year with a 19-day delay compared to 2025, had a positive effect on international sales in February, contributing approximately 4 percentage points in non-US markets and for 0,5 points on the company total.
From a retail network perspective, Costco continues to expand its global presence. The company currently operates 924 warehouses in the world, of which 634 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 114 in Canada, 42 in Mexico, 37 in Japan e 29 in the UK, as well as numerous outlets in Asia, Europe and Oceania.
At the same time, the group maintains a strong presence in e-commerce, with operating platforms in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Australia.
Overall, the second quarter results confirm the strength of Costco's membership-based model, competitive pricing, and strong product rotation, which continue to drive sales growth and customer loyalty globally.
