Costco Wholesale announced net sales of $23.12 billion for the 4-week period ending August 2, 2026, marking a 10.7% increase from $20.89 billion the previous year. Comparable sales rose 8.9% company-wide, with the U.S. leading at 10.3%, Canada at 4.2%, and other international markets at 6.0%. Digital sales showed the strongest growth at 17.7%. Excluding gasoline and currency effects, total comparable sales still increased by 6.6%. This growth highlights Costco's strong retail performance and digital expansion amid varying market conditions.
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Costco reported net sales of $23.12 billion for July 2026, up 10.7% from last year, with total sales for the first 48 weeks reaching $273.55 billion, a 10.1% increase. Growth was strong in the U.S. (10.3%) and digitally-enabled sales surged 17.7% for...
The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) is rated Hold because it trades at a full valuation of 22 times earnings and offers a modest 2.1% yield. While defensive sector rotation is occurring, VDC's top holdings like Walmart and Costco are premium-pric...
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