Costco Q4 FY2026: Diluted EPS exceeds $6.50 per share (report September 24, 2026)
Pending
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Published on 22. September 2026
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Predicted for 24. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Costco Wholesale reports Q4 FY2026 after US market close on September 24, 2026 (fiscal year ends August). Analyst consensus per TipRanks/Barchart: EPS $6.53–6.55, revenue $94.85B (+10% YoY). The $6.50 threshold sits $0.03–0.05 below consensus. Costco has beaten EPS estimates in roughly 75% of the last 16 quarters; membership growth (+8% YoY), renewal rate above 92%, and Kirkland Signature private-label sales support operating margins. No direct Polymarket analogue available; probability model-based on historical beat rate.
Data basis for this prediction
- TipRanks: Costco COST Q4 FY2026 EPS-Konsens 6,55 USD (September 2026)
- Barchart: Costco Q4-26 Umsatzschätzung 94,86 Mrd. USD (September 2026)
- Costco IR / GlobeNewswire: Earnings-Termin 24. September 2026 nach US-Börsenschluss
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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