Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)

Return on equity (ROE)

Aug 31, 2025 Sep 1, 2024 Aug 31, 2024 Sep 3, 2023 Aug 31, 2023
Net income US$ in thousands 8,099,000 7,367,000 7,367,000 6,292,000 6,292,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 29,164,000 23,622,000 23,622,000 25,058,000 25,058,000
ROE 27.77% 31.19% 31.19% 25.11% 25.11%

August 31, 2025 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $8,099,000K ÷ $29,164,000K
= 27.77%


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Costco Wholesale Corp Return on Equity (ROE)