We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience.
This includes personalizing content and advertising.
By pressing "Accept All" or closing out of this banner, you consent to the use of all cookies and similar technologies and the sharing of information they collect with third parties.
You can reject marketing cookies by pressing "Deny Optional," but we still use essential, performance, and functional cookies.
In addition, whether you "Accept All," Deny Optional," click the X or otherwise continue to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, revised from time to time.
You are being directed to ZacksTrade, a division of LBMZ Securities and licensed broker-dealer. ZacksTrade and Zacks.com are separate companies. The web link between the two companies is not a solicitation or offer to invest in a particular security or type of security. ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities.
If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel.
Costco's June Sales Climb on Robust 11.5% E-Commerce Growth
Read MoreHide Full Article
Key Takeaways
COST's total comparable sales rose 5.8% in June, with U.S. comps up 4.7% and other international up 10.9%.
E-commerce comps surged 11.5%, maintaining strong momentum following double-digit growth in prior months.
Net sales climbed 8% to $26.44 billion, supported by membership strength and competitive pricing strategies.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST - Free Report) sustained its steady comparable sales growth in June, reflecting its ongoing strength with value-conscious consumers. The company’s competitive pricing and quality merchandise — available both in-store and through its expanding e-commerce platform — continue to resonate with shoppers navigating inflationary pressures.
Decoding Costco’s June Comparable Sales
For the five weeks ended July 6, 2025, Costco reported a 5.8% year-over-year increase in total company comparable sales. Regionally, comparable sales rose 4.7% in the United States, 6.7% in Canada and 10.9% in Other International markets. This follows total comparable sales growth of 4.3% in May and 4.4% in April, signaling consistent momentum.
On an adjusted basis, excluding the impacts of gasoline price fluctuations and foreign exchange, comparable sales were even more robust. U.S. comps climbed 5.5%, while Canada and Other International markets posted increases of 7.9% and 8.2%, respectively. Overall, total company comps, excluding these factors, grew 6.2%, following strong rises of 6% in May and 6.7% in April.
E-commerce also remained a bright spot, with comparable sales surging 11.5% or 11.2% when adjusted for fuel and currency headwinds. This builds on gains of 11.6% in May and 12.6% in April, reflecting sustained strength in Costco’s online channel.
As a result, Costco's net sales for June increased 8% to $26.44 billion, up from $24.48 billion in the same period last year. This follows a sales improvement of 6.8% and 7% reported in May and April, respectively.
Costco’s resilient business model, centered around a membership-based structure, continues to be a major growth driver. The company’s high membership renewal rates, coupled with its efficient supply-chain management and bulk purchasing power, ensure competitive pricing and customer loyalty.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have advanced 15.3% in the past year compared with the Retail – Discount Stores industry’s rise of 5.2%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for US Foods Holding’s current financial-year sales and earnings implies growth of 5% and 21.3%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ - Free Report) , one of the leading operators of membership warehouse clubs, currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. BJ has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 17.7%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BJ's Wholesale Club’s current financial-year sales and earnings calls for growth of 5.5% and 6.2%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers.
Grocery Outlet (GO - Free Report) , an extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products, carries a Zacks Rank #2. GO has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 25.7%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Grocery Outlet’s current financial-year sales suggests growth of around 7.9% from the year-ago reported numbers.
See More Zacks Research for These Tickers
Normally $25 each - click below to receive one report FREE:
Image: Bigstock
Costco's June Sales Climb on Robust 11.5% E-Commerce Growth
Key Takeaways
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST - Free Report) sustained its steady comparable sales growth in June, reflecting its ongoing strength with value-conscious consumers. The company’s competitive pricing and quality merchandise — available both in-store and through its expanding e-commerce platform — continue to resonate with shoppers navigating inflationary pressures.
Decoding Costco’s June Comparable Sales
For the five weeks ended July 6, 2025, Costco reported a 5.8% year-over-year increase in total company comparable sales. Regionally, comparable sales rose 4.7% in the United States, 6.7% in Canada and 10.9% in Other International markets. This follows total comparable sales growth of 4.3% in May and 4.4% in April, signaling consistent momentum.
On an adjusted basis, excluding the impacts of gasoline price fluctuations and foreign exchange, comparable sales were even more robust. U.S. comps climbed 5.5%, while Canada and Other International markets posted increases of 7.9% and 8.2%, respectively. Overall, total company comps, excluding these factors, grew 6.2%, following strong rises of 6% in May and 6.7% in April.
E-commerce also remained a bright spot, with comparable sales surging 11.5% or 11.2% when adjusted for fuel and currency headwinds. This builds on gains of 11.6% in May and 12.6% in April, reflecting sustained strength in Costco’s online channel.
As a result, Costco's net sales for June increased 8% to $26.44 billion, up from $24.48 billion in the same period last year. This follows a sales improvement of 6.8% and 7% reported in May and April, respectively.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Costco’s Steady Growth Trend Fuels Investor Confidence
Costco’s resilient business model, centered around a membership-based structure, continues to be a major growth driver. The company’s high membership renewal rates, coupled with its efficient supply-chain management and bulk purchasing power, ensure competitive pricing and customer loyalty.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have advanced 15.3% in the past year compared with the Retail – Discount Stores industry’s rise of 5.2%.
Picks You Can’t Miss Out On
US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD - Free Report) , one of America’s leading foodservice distributors, currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). USFD has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 1.5%, on average. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for US Foods Holding’s current financial-year sales and earnings implies growth of 5% and 21.3%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ - Free Report) , one of the leading operators of membership warehouse clubs, currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. BJ has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 17.7%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BJ's Wholesale Club’s current financial-year sales and earnings calls for growth of 5.5% and 6.2%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers.
Grocery Outlet (GO - Free Report) , an extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products, carries a Zacks Rank #2. GO has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 25.7%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Grocery Outlet’s current financial-year sales suggests growth of around 7.9% from the year-ago reported numbers.