Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) reports Q4 FY2026 total net sales exceeding $94.5 billion (May–August 2026, report due September 24, 2026, confirmed by Costco Investor Relations or Bloomberg by September 25, 2026)
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Published on 23. September 2026
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Predicted for 24. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Analyst consensus for Costco Q4 FY2026 stands at $94.85 billion, up 10% from the prior year's $86.16 billion. Costco has beaten revenue estimates in four of the last five quarters. Key drivers: 92.2% membership renewal rate, first fee increase in seven years (Q1 FY2026), and sustained trade-down consumer behavior. The $94.5 billion threshold sits $350 million below consensus; even a modest miss would not breach it. No Polymarket market available; probability based on historical beat rate and consensus cushion.
Data basis for this prediction
- TipRanks / Benzinga: Analystenkonsens Costco Q4 FY2026 Umsatz 94,85 Mrd. USD (Stand 22. September 2026)
- Yahoo Finance / Benzinga: Costco Q4 FY2025-Vorjahresumsatz 86,16 Mrd. USD; Beat-Quote 4/5 Quartale (Stand 22. September 2026)
- Benzinga (22. September 2026): Mitgliedererneuerungsrate 92,2 %; Kostendruck durch Tarife als Risikofaktor
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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