Summary by Moomoo AI
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported a strong performance in its third-quarter and year-to-date operating results for fiscal 2024, as announced on May 30, 2024. The company, which trades under the symbol COST on NASDAQ, saw a 9.1% increase in net sales for the quarter, reaching $57.39 billion, and a 7.0% increase for the first 36 weeks, totaling $171.44 billion. This growth was partially attributed to a shift in the fiscal calendar. Comparable sales also showed positive trends across various regions, with e-commerce sales surging by 20.7% for the quarter. Net income for the quarter stood at $1.68 billion, or $3.78 per diluted share, a significant increase from the previous year's $1.30 billion, or $2.93 per diluted share, which included a charge for discontinuing charter shipping activities. The first 36 weeks...Show More