8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 3, 2010)

Filed March 3, 2010For Securities:COST

Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation filed an 8-K on March 3, 2010, to report its operating results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2010, which ended February 14, 2010. The filing also included sales results for the four weeks ending February 28, 2010. Investors should note that the specific financial figures and performance details are contained within the press release filed as an exhibit to this report, which provides the company's most recent sales and earnings updates at that time. This report serves as an official notification to the market of Costco's recent financial performance. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed insights into revenue, net income, and other key performance indicators for the reported periods. This is a standard disclosure practice for publicly traded companies to ensure timely dissemination of material financial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of Q2 and H1 FY2010 operating results (ended February 14, 2010).
  • 2Inclusion of February 2010 sales results (four weeks ended February 28, 2010).
  • 3Press release containing detailed financial information filed as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Report filed on March 3, 2010, indicating timely disclosure of recent financial performance.
  • 5Focus on reporting operational and financial condition updates as per Item 2.02.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Costco Wholesale Corporation's operating results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2010, as well as its sales results for February 2010, to the investing public.

The specific financial results, including earnings and sales figures, are detailed in the press release dated March 3, 2010, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for the comprehensive data.

This report covers the second quarter (twelve weeks) and the first half (24 weeks) of fiscal year 2010, both ending on February 14, 2010. It also includes sales results for the four weeks ending February 28, 2010.

This 8-K filing serves as the official notification that Costco has released its earnings and sales results. The detailed announcement is made via a press release, which is attached as an exhibit to this filing.