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COST - Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has a earnings per share of $4.93, up 15.2% over the past year.
Latest EPS (Actual)
$4.93
Beat Rate
37.5%
Most Recent
Beat
| Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Result | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $4.54 | $4.93 | Beat | +8.59% |
| May 2026 | $4.98 | $4.93 | Meet | -1.00% |
| Dec 2025 | $4.27 | $4.50 | Beat | +5.39% |
| Oct 2025 | $5.82 | $5.87 | Meet | +0.86% |
| Jun 2025 | $4.23 | $4.28 | Meet | +1.23% |
| Mar 2025 | $4.23 | $4.02 | Meet | -4.96% |
| Dec 2024 | $3.80 | $4.04 | Beat | +6.32% |
| Sep 2024 | $5.08 | $5.29 | Meet | +4.13% |
Earnings per share (EPS) is a company's net profit divided by its number of outstanding shares. It shows how much profit is attributable to each share and is one of the most closely watched gauges of profitability.