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09 Apr 2026, 19:23
Costco Reports Strong March Sales Growth Despite Calendar Headwind
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $28.41 billion for March (five weeks ended April 5, 2026), marking an 11.3% increase year-over-year.
Comparable sales rose 9.4% globally, with solid performance across regions, including 8.7% growth in the U.S. and double-digit gains internationally. E-commerce continued to outperform, with digitally enabled sales surging over 23%.
For the first 31 weeks of the fiscal year, total sales reached $173.26 billion, up 9.1% from the prior year.
The company noted that having one fewer shopping day due to the Easter calendar shift negatively impacted results by approximately 1.5 percentage points, indicating underlying demand remained strong.
Costco’s performance highlights resilient consumer spending and continued momentum in both physical and digital retail channels.
Globe Newswire
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $28.41 billion for March (five weeks ended April 5, 2026), marking an 11.3% increase year-over-year.
Comparable sales rose 9.4% globally, with solid performance across regions, including 8.7% growth in the U.S. and double-digit gains internationally. E-commerce continued to outperform, with digitally enabled sales surging over 23%.
For the first 31 weeks of the fiscal year, total sales reached $173.26 billion, up 9.1% from the prior year.
The company noted that having one fewer shopping day due to the Easter calendar shift negatively impacted results by approximately 1.5 percentage points, indicating underlying demand remained strong.
Costco’s performance highlights resilient consumer spending and continued momentum in both physical and digital retail channels.
Globe Newswire