Costco Wholesale Corp

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Costco sells bulk groceries, fresh foods, electronics, appliances, tires, and other merchandise through membership-only warehouse stores in the U.S. and internationally [Yahoo Finance]. The company also operates ancillary businesses including gasoline stations, pharmacies, optical centers, food courts, and e-commerce [Yahoo Finance]. Revenue comes from product sales and annual membership fees paid by customers to shop at Costco locations [Yahoo Finance].

Costco Wholesale operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs selling groceries, household goods, electronics, and other merchandise across 14 countries [Yahoo Finance]. The company has 341,000 employees and generated $275.2 billion in revenue over the past year [Yahoo Finance]. Costco's stock has surged 25-27% in 2026, crossing $1,000 per share for the first time, driven by strong customer loyalty and consistent execution of its warehouse model [GuruFocus] [Yahoo Finance].

Costco is financially healthy with strong cash generation, minimal debt, and exceptional returns on invested capital [Yahoo Finance].

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