Costco Wholesale (COST) EV to EBIT (2009 - 2026)
Costco Wholesale's (COST) quarterly EV to EBIT came in at 151.84 in Q2 2026, down 11.13% on a YoY basis from 170.85 in Q2 2025, and down 8.76% quarter-over-quarter from 166.4 in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Costco Wholesale (COST) EV to EBIT (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Costco Wholesale (COST) has reported EV to EBIT for 18 consecutive years, with 151.84 the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, EV to EBIT fell 11.13% year-over-year to 151.84; the trailing twelve-month figure through May 2026 stood at 38.08 (down 11.17% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was 38.8, down 6.26% from the prior year.
- EV to EBIT fell to 151.84 in Q2 2026 per COST's latest filing, from 166.4 in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, EV to EBIT topped out at 199.68 in Q1 2025 and bottomed at 81.18 in Q3 2023.
- Historically, EV to EBIT has averaged 137.46 across 5 years, with a median of 126.2 in 2024.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2024 and 2025: EV to EBIT surged 55.62% in 2024, then fell 18.18% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, EV to EBIT stood at 126.08 in 2022, then decreased by 2.22% to 123.27 in 2023, then surged by 53.72% to 189.5 in 2024, then dropped by 18.18% to 155.06 in 2025, then declined by 2.08% to 151.84 in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, EV to EBIT over the past three periods registered 151.84, 166.4, and 155.06 for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costco Wholesale | 399.20 Bn | 379.20 Bn | 9.01 Bn |
| 2 | BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings | 11.34 Bn | 11.31 Bn | 1.11 Bn |
| 3 | Pricesmart | 5.13 Bn | 4.81 Bn | 262.22 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 151.84 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 166.40 |
| Nov 23, 2025 | 155.06 |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 120.57 |
| May 11, 2025 | 170.85 |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 199.68 |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 189.50 |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 126.33 |
| May 12, 2024 | 153.63 |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 150.73 |
| Nov 26, 2023 | 123.27 |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 81.18 |
| May 7, 2023 | 123.58 |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 109.34 |
| Nov 20, 2022 | 126.08 |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 89.86 |
| May 8, 2022 | 118.21 |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 118.21 |
| Nov 21, 2021 | 132.17 |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 82.33 |