Costco Wholesale (COST) EV to CFO (2009 - 2026)
Costco Wholesale's (COST) quarterly EV to CFO came in at 123.92 in Q2 2026, down 0.8% on a YoY basis from 124.93 in Q2 2025, and down 14.38% quarter-over-quarter from 144.74 in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Costco Wholesale (COST) EV to CFO (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Costco Wholesale (COST) has reported EV to CFO for 18 consecutive years, with 123.92 the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, EV to CFO fell 0.8% year-over-year to 123.92; the trailing twelve-month figure through May 2026 stood at 28.49 (down 18.09% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was 30.21, down 10.87% from the prior year.
- EV to CFO fell to 123.92 in Q2 2026 per COST's latest filing, from 144.74 in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, EV to CFO topped out at 534.13 in Q1 2022 and bottomed at 52.59 in Q4 2023.
- Historically, EV to CFO has averaged 152.04 across 5 years, with a median of 124.43 in 2025.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2023 and 2024: EV to CFO tumbled 87.8% in 2023, then surged 552.26% in 2024.
- Over 5 years, EV to CFO stood at 84.58 in 2022, then plunged by 37.83% to 52.59 in 2023, then jumped by 142.75% to 127.65 in 2024, then plunged by 36.18% to 81.46 in 2025, then jumped by 52.12% to 123.92 in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, EV to CFO over the past three periods registered 123.92, 144.74, and 81.46 for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costco Wholesale | 406.14 Bn | 386.15 Bn | 9.01 Bn |
| 2 | BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings | 11.78 Bn | 11.75 Bn | 1.11 Bn |
| 3 | Pricesmart | 5.37 Bn | 5.05 Bn | 262.22 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 123.92 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 144.74 |
| Nov 23, 2025 | 81.46 |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 104.17 |
| May 11, 2025 | 124.93 |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 168.29 |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 127.65 |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 129.92 |
| May 12, 2024 | 112.54 |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 425.18 |
| Nov 26, 2023 | 52.59 |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 60.61 |
| May 7, 2023 | 134.65 |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 65.19 |
| Nov 20, 2022 | 84.58 |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 89.53 |
| May 8, 2022 | 172.55 |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 534.13 |
| Nov 21, 2021 | 68.68 |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 63.71 |